Historical Romance 古言

1. 201 新 On Our Wedding Night, the Wrong Sedan Brought Me to the Right Groom 新婚夜！抬错花轿，嫁对郎 Er Lulu二鹿鹿Ancient Romance273k WordsCompleted [Sister-Centered Girl + Sisters Who Never Compete for Men + Beloved by Everyone] On the eve of her wedding, Wen Yao had a terrible dream. Beautiful and delicate, she married up into a prince's household, becoming one half of a useless, lazy pair with the playboy heir. Not long afterward, the Wen family was framed and executed. She died in the household intrigues, while her older sister, who had married down into a weak family with no power to avenge them, died with regrets. When she woke, her si 3.2kReads8.1Score371Shelves

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   The scene of composing poems at the flower-viewing banquet is slow-paced, with the heroine resolving the predicament by playing the zither, and her husband gently protecting her by composing a poem.

2. 202 病 The Mad Concubine Is Too Unhinged, and His Majesty Indulges Her Without Restraint 病娇贵妃太疯批，陛下宠溺无度 Guest from the Green Cliff in a Pillow枕中青崖客Ancient Romance681k WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue | Scheming | Unhinged and possessive | Older man | Everyone protects her | Healing | Devoted to her in the second half] [Content warning] The male lead has a harem in the first half, but devotes himself to her alone in the second half. Readers who require a male lead with no past relationships should proceed with caution. This isn't a mindless wish-fulfillment story. If you like everything going smoothly, proceed with caution. Ling Qihe's birth mother transmigrated into a chaoti 24.6kReads9.2Score3.1kShelves

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   I highly recommend this historical romance novel. The female lead is talented and resourceful, and even the villains don't deliberately lower their intelligence. It's really good!

3. 203 从 If You Will, From This Day On, Be My Prince Regent 从今若许摄政王 Zhao Xi Yu照夕雨Ancient Romance200k WordsCompleted She was born with a face that captivated everyone, attracting both the emperor, the supreme ruler, and the regent, a man whose power stood above all others. She later became the emperor's concubine, while the all-powerful regent repeatedly made exceptions for her! She never expected the emperor to issue an imperial decree giving his own concubine to the regent! Life in the prince's residence was far from peaceful. After being framed, she met Jiang Chen, an imperial merchant. Once they struck a d 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I wrote this book; you can take a look.

4. 204 笔 Ink and Brush Set the Beacon Fires Ablaze 笔墨惊烽火 Don't Chase Me, I'm Bad with Directions别追我我路痴Ancient Romance364k WordsCompleted Shen Zhiwei, an obscure author who stays up late meeting deadlines, rages on a forum: “The 32nd battle in Ironblood Vastness has seven glaring errors. The author has clearly never been on a battlefield!” · Transmigrating: She wakes in a red bridal chamber. Her maid cries out, “Miss, if you don't submit the new manuscript for ‘The Glazed Guest’ soon, the bookshop will take you to court!” On the desk lies the manuscript of Ironblood Vastness. · Footsteps sound outside. A young general's voice ring 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I recommend this book. It's about a time-traveling author and a young general who marry out of wedlock and fall in love later. It focuses on their careers, and both the male and female leads are intelligent and emotionally intelligent. 😘😘

5. 205 绝 Reborn from Desperation, I Became My Own Strongest Support 绝境重生，我活成自己靠山 Dreammaker Xiao Qi造梦小七Ancient Romance508k WordsCompleted (The rating is low because it was just posted.) [Strong female lead + coming-of-age + romantic rivals vying for her + historical domestic drama] She was frail from birth, and life soon showed her its cruelty. Betrayal by family and deceit by the man she loved once plunged her into an abyss. But she never bowed to fate or let hatred consume her. An undying fire burned in her heart, and she refused to kneel in the mire. She harbors no resentment and never turns cruel. She simply grits her teeth an —Reads6.6Score—Shelves

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   This story features a strong, evolving female protagonist and multiple male leads vying for power—it's so exhilarating! I've read countless revenge-themed historical romance novels, but this one truly moved me: the female protagonist, betrayed, never succumbs to darkness, and amidst love and power struggles, she safeguards her own path in life.

6. 206 姑 The Young Lady Never Meant to Be Your Princess Consort 姑娘她没想当您的王妃 Shi Yunzhi时蕴之Ancient Romance165k WordsCompleted Cool-headed legitimate daughter Zhao Luoci VS cold-blooded Prince Lin Xichen: mutual salvation No love at first sight, no falling in love after marriage, no rebirth, and all characters are from the ancient world. (Enter with caution if this isn’t your thing.) After breaking off her engagement, Zhao Luoci only wants to take revenge and then leave the capital far behind. She wants no part of any more messy troubles. She could return to Gusu or settle somewhere else. Whether she gets married or not 112Reads6.2Score—Shelves

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   A prince and a noblewoman test each other's feelings and gradually develop emotions.

7. 207 郎 My Lord Husband Is Quite a Catch 郎君甚相宜 Su Su Is Not Crispy苏苏不酥Mystery778k WordsCompleted [Two-faced ray of sunshine x gloomy, world-weary Demon King] [Detective work + food + court intrigue + redemption] In Jiang Chunhe's world, everything could be classified as either edible or inedible. Then she met Shen Zhi, and suddenly her definition of food was turned upside down. Everyone thinks Shen Zhi is cruel and vicious, and avoids him like the plague. Only Chef Jiang says, “Don't throw out that battered Demon King you found. Take care of him, and he might turn into a tasty little cabbag 1.1kReads8.8Score170Shelves

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   [Bookmark][Bookmark] (This ancient Chinese crime-solving novel is now complete) It's incredibly good, the plot and atmosphere are amazing ε=ε=(>Д<)ノノ!! 🌈The pacing is fast, the plot is novel and immersive, I highly recommend it.

8. 208 偷 She Secretly Had His Twins, but the Chaste Regent Cornered Her and Demanded Marriage 偷生双宝，被禁欲摄政王堵门逼婚 If I Don't Write Books, I'll Have to Cultivate如果不写书就得去修仙Ancient Romance383k WordsCompleted One day, she transmigrates, sleeps with the regent who holds power over the court, leaves him a scathing review, then runs off while pregnant! Five years later, Shen Qingci returns in force with her two genius children. Her elder child, Suisui, is a data whiz: "Mother, I've emptied the Marquis's estate's storeroom!" Her younger child, Nuonuo, is adored by magical beasts: "Mother, Uncle, the one riding the white tiger, says he'll give me all of Southern Xinjiang!" She means to focus on her care 2.7kReads8.4Score397Shelves

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   She faked her death to escape, gave birth to twins on her own, and built a successful career. Just when she thought she could live a peaceful life, her scumbag father forced her to marry the rumored abstinent and ruthless regent. After returning to the capital and slapping her scumbag father in the face, she discovered that the regent was actually an old acquaintance from years ago. He exposed her identity on the spot and relentlessly pressured her to take responsibility.

9. 209 锦 The Brocade-Clad Killer 锦衣杀 A Bamboo Knows Cool一竹知酷Ancient Romance388k WordsCompleted He is the sharpest blade in the emperor’s hand, the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. By imperial order, he marries the only daughter of the Marquis Who Guards the Nation, who has been left behind in the capital. A marriage contract is both a reward and a shackle... She is a hostage used by the emperor to control the generals stationed at the border. He is the jailer ordered to keep watch over her. He struggles between loyalty and the growing desire he cannot suppress, while she naviga 2.2kReads7.1Score263Shelves

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   Ancient Chinese romance, both partners are virgins, arranged marriage leading to love.

10. 210 病 The Yandere Prince Is Actually a Cat Lover 病娇王爷竟是猫控 Yan Zhi Mo He焉知墨阖Ancient Romance136k WordsOngoing [Female assassin + devoted prince + reunion after a long separation + revenge + one-on-one romance + heroine’s growth] She’s the top catlike female assassin in the Great Liang, yet she keeps falling into the hands of her first love. Her assassination attempt fails. Instead, he erases her memories and forces her into a relationship with him, and she suddenly finds herself the Princess Consort of Prince Jing’an. But life as a princess consort isn’t easy either. The prince has a twisted older broth —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The pure ancient romance novel featuring both virgins is here!

11. 211 作 After the Spoiled Criminal Wife Gives Up, the Crown Prince Won’t Have It 作精罪妻摆烂后，太子不干了 Night Farewell Bone夜辞骨Ancient Romance489k WordsOngoing (The rating just came out, and it’ll go up later. Don’t save chapters to binge. Read whenever you like.) A feel-good story. A sweet, money-loving beauty versus a possessive Crown Prince who turns into her dog. [Size Difference] [Forceful Love] [Hopeless Romantic] [Doomed Supporting Female Character] [Rugged Husband and Delicate Wife] [He Won’t Stop Even When Coaxed] [Both Pure] [Historical Romance in a Rented Room] In the wilderness, in a ruined temple on a straw mat, she nearly gets forced into 922Reads6.6Score105Shelves

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    While others transmigrate into books with powerful advantages, Shen Shuyao transmigrates with nothing and becomes a despised, spoiled female supporting character. The amnesiac crown prince, abandoning his imperial demeanor, chases after her every day. She is focused on waiting for the female lead to appear and escape, but in their daily interactions, she falls in love with him.

12. 212 穿 I Refuse to Be a Concubine After Transmigrating into a Book! I Become the Crown Prince’s Darling 穿书拒为妾！我成太子掌心娇 Lin Weiwei林微薇Ancient Romance377k WordsOngoing [Transmigrate into a Book + Sweet Romance + Married First, Love Later + Everyone’s Favorite + The Second Male Lead’s Long Road to Winning Her Back] Shen Qingwan transmigrated into a book! She became a cannon-fodder supporting female character who nearly died from the start, and was still headed for a gruesome end! Her father didn’t love her, and her stepmother was wicked? No problem! She was the beloved granddaughter of Grand Tutor Yang, someone even the emperor treated with respect. Her materna 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Transmigration into a book, sweet romance, the second male lead's quest to win back his wife is a nightmare.

13. 213 史 History's Pen Is a Blade, and the Live-In Son-in-Law Is a Tiger 史笔如刀，赘婿如虎 A Smile Erases Old Grudges 11展颜消宿怨11Historical352k WordsCompleted Lin Zhao, a history teacher, wakes up as the least respected son-in-law of the fourth branch of the Jing’an Marquis household. From the start, it’s hell: the legitimate heir frames him, and he’s about to be beaten to death. Lin Zhao stays calm, picks up the account books, and uses modern double-entry bookkeeping to expose every last bit of the heir’s embezzlement. The Marquis is stunned, and the entire household looks on in shock. Everyone thinks he is merely a prodigy at bookkeeping, unaware th 70Reads—Score—Shelves

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    He started as the lowest of the low, a son-in-law living under the emperor's roof, struggling to survive, yet he uncovered the embezzlement of the legitimate son through double-entry bookkeeping. While everyone thought he was merely an accounting genius, he secretly possessed five thousand years of political intrigue and history, devising a five-year plan for his aloof wife. From suspicion to understanding, from the household accounts to the fate of the nation, he helped her steer the family business, weathering storms together, etching the deepest love in the most fictional world—"I use my historical pen to determine the fate of the world, only to grow old with you." [Please follow]

14. 214 风 A Bizarre Tale of Feng Shui! 风水奇谭！ Chen Jiu辰九Urban555k WordsCompleted Chen Yan, a top student at a 985 university, suffered a devastating blow at just twenty-two: His roommate set him up and framed him, driving him into a dead end; His girlfriend of three years cheated on him; his father was hospitalized with a serious illness, and he couldn't even scrape together the 5,000-yuan deposit. His loan payments were overdue and collectors were after him. He was about to become... Just as he sank into utter despair, a mysterious old Daoist appeared, opened his heavenly e 3.9kReads8.5Score316Shelves

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    In this vast sea of books, it's a privilege to have met you!

15. 215 女 A Woman Wakes on the Dragon Throne in a Man's Body, While the Tyrant and His Cold Tutor Share a Love of Men 女穿男身龙榻醒，暴君断袖太傅冷 Zhu Yao祝姚Ancient Romance372k WordsCompleted +Woman transmigrates into a man's body + tyrant + changing fate + survival Su Jin, a modern young woman, transmigrated into the body of a notorious villainous tyrant. Still reeling from the shock, she discovered a breathtakingly beautiful man lying beside her on the dragon bed: the stunning Imperial Tutor, who shared a blood feud with the original host and had been forced into a relationship with him. Overcome by desire, she took him by force, sealing her reputation as a man who loved men. When 112Reads5.7Score—Shelves

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    [Sparrow's Masterpiece] Su Jin, a woman, transmigrates into the body of a tyrant. From a self-destructing system, she learns that she must bear the sins of the original owner, suffering the tragic fate of having her eyes gouged out, her tongue cut off, her hands severed, and her feet cut off. Amidst this turmoil, she succumbs to the allure of the tyrant's handsome tutor, falling deeply in love with him. However, the indecisive tutor repeatedly pushes her into the abyss. The first betrayal turns her hair white overnight; the second nearly costs her her life. Learning from the comments that the tutor is actually the male lead, destined to join forces with the female lead to overthrow her corrupt dynasty, and that no matter how she struggles to change her fate, she cannot escape her tragic destiny, she is utterly heartbroken. ... Yet, she is unwilling to accept this. In desperation, she decides to exploit the second male lead's deep affection, training him to be her sharpest executioner. The second male lead, eccentric and unconventional, is absolutely loyal to Su Jin, becoming the only light in her darkest years. She was gradually moved by his fervent passion, but the comments section cruelly informed her that her days were numbered. Not wanting to burden him, she deliberately distanced herself, rejecting his affections. Unexpectedly, the second male lead cornered her on the imperial bed, his eyes red with tears, demanding to know if she had a heart at all… Even if the ending is destined to be imperfect, in these remaining short moments, are you still willing to accompany me to the very end?

16. 216 说 We Agreed to Be Couch Potatoes Together, So How Did You Become a Powerful Minister? 说好一起当咸鱼，你却成了权臣？ A Smile Erases Old Grudges 11展颜消宿怨11Historical774k WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Great Wu Dynasty, Chu Xiu has just one dream: find a rich woman and become a happy, carefree live-in son-in-law. He tells his wife that “hard work means getting things for free,” convinces his father-in-law that “lying flat is the righteous way,” and even secretly teaches the emperor how to “slack off responsibly.” He thinks he’ll soon be kicked out and can enjoy life with his severance pay. But somehow, his wife becomes the richest woman in the land, his father-in-la 240Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 217 穿 I Landed in a Farming Novel, but Got a Palace Intrigue System 穿到种田文我却拿到了宫斗系统 Chu Jiangyue楚江月Ancient Romance155k WordsOngoing [No romance + System] Shen Yun was an utterly ordinary office worker. After a freak accident on her way home from work, she opened her eyes to find a man squeezing her throat with all his strength! After barely surviving, she discovered that she had transmigrated. Her family was dirt poor, and all she could do each day was drink enough water to feel full. But the biggest problem was her starting scenario. What good was a palace intrigue System supposed to do for me, oh heavens?! Later, she reali 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    If you don't like stories with forced face-slapping or mindless wish fulfillment, this is for you. The female protagonist transmigrates and is initially framed, but she calmly navigates the maternal clan leader and the scholar's mother and son, successfully annuling her engagement and receiving compensation money. The system gameplay is gradual, without instant success. The focus is on farming, handicrafts, and everyday life in the city. The relationships between her parents, brothers, and sisters-in-law are heartwarming, and the mundane details of family life are easy to read. A couple of chapters before bed is very relaxing.

18. 218 险 After Nearly Dying, I Become a Healer and Investigate the Truth 险死还生后，我化身医女查真相 Listening to Songs Beneath the Moon月下听歌Ancient Romance507k WordsOngoing Scheming Prince vs. Fallen Noblewoman, household intrigue and palace strife + historical romance + sweet indulgence + political scheming. A traditional historical romance with no rebirth and no transmigration. She is a noblewoman from a prestigious family, with a refined, beautiful appearance. But when her family falls into ruin, she becomes an orphan everyone can bully. A cruel servant pushes her off a cliff, and her fiance suddenly breaks off their engagement to marry her cousin. Then she 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's an ancient Chinese romance novel where both the male and female protagonists are virgins. Go check it out.

19. 219 面 The Masked Killer: A True Account 面具杀手实录 Sour Little Plums李子好酸Ancient Romance229k WordsCompleted [Both leads are each other’s first + Size difference + Morally upright top scholar + Masked assassin who walks the night + Winning back his wife] The top scholar is crazy! He could have been a perfectly respectable son-in-law to the prime minister, but instead he’s chasing a masked female assassin all over the world! Other male leads are aloof and chaste. This one is willing to throw away his pride just to win his wife back! Heroine: “I’m just an assassin with no feelings.” Hero: “That’s fine. I 32Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This kind of double-clean product is the best, with no toxic spots.

20. 220 宁 Ning Jinge 宁烬歌 Calm as Ever冷静如斯Ancient Romance697k WordsOngoing [Female commander × top-tier spy and assassin | Two equally matched leads | Court intrigue and the martial world | Standing together in troubled times | Devoted 1v1 romance] The sweeping scale of a male-oriented story, with the emotional depth of a female-oriented one. Fast-paced and tightly plotted, with no filler or dragging. The political intrigue is logical, and long-laid clues are brought back into play. A serious world with lighthearted, hilarious everyday moments, and an incredibly sweet 374Reads8.5Score103Shelves

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    A rare masterpiece blending different styles, combining a hardcore political intrigue and martial arts framework with profound emotions, revealing a unique charm that intertwines the styles of Jin Yong and Qiong Yao.

21. 221 神 The Divine Doctor Assassin and Her Green-Tea Scholar 神医杀手和她的绿茶书生 Little Mouse Loves Strawberry Jam鼠鼠爱吃草莓酱Ancient Romance125k WordsOngoing [Green-tea male lead + assassin-doctor heroine + secret identities exposed + play the pig to eat the tiger + hilarious mystery + bickering couple] I’m the greatest assassin in the martial world, yet I got saddled with a sickly man while on a mission. At a black-market auction, he outbid me and snatched my target. I pretended to cry in public: “I’m carrying your child!” From behind the curtain, he feigned weakness. “Cough, cough… Miss, we’ve never even met.” Then he calmly bid, “One hundred taels 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Comedy combined with suspense, bickering lovers, double identities, both revealed later on.

22. 222 调 Everyone Has a Duty to Bring Out the Sweet Husband 调出娇夫人人有责 Ru Zelin入泽林Ancient Romance235k WordsCompleted Zhao Li complained that the male lead of the male-oriented novel Immortal Path, Yin Jue, was a mass murderer with warped morals. Then she woke up in the novel as the master who was fated to have her spiritual bones carved out by Yin Jue in the very first chapter. At the critical moment, the [Three Realms' Number One Delicate Flower] System bound itself to her. It demanded that she attract Yin Jue by acting delicate, seductive, and pitiful, thereby changing her fate of being killed. Zhao Li: “To 733Reads—Score193Shelves

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    So what if she transmigrated into the opening sacrifice? After Zhao Li awakened, she was bound to a system that specifically targets the obsessive and bloodthirsty male lead, Yin Jue. The female lead dominates the male lead throughout the entire story, making for hilarious and cathartic male-torture moments.

23. 223 重 Reborn, I Won't Spend Money on That Tragic, Gorgeous Boy Anymore 重生回来，我不再给美强惨少年花钱 Xiao Xiang Ke小向壳Ancient Romance13k WordsCompleted Reborn, I Stopped Spending Money on the Beautiful, Strong, and Wretched Boy 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend this short historical romance novel! When the reborn heroine goes into "stingy" mode, the powerful and tragic minister is completely overwhelmed!

24. 224 娘 Her Majesty Has Rebelled Again Today 娘娘她今天又造反了 Xing He of Infinite Mysteries玄奥无穷的星禾Ancient Romance204k WordsCompleted Bai Zhi, a top modern chemistry PhD, unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of a Consort Shu confined to the Cold Palace. The moment she opens her eyes, she is sentenced to drink poison. The palace is drafty, her charcoal rations have been cut, the matrons bully her, and the servants kick her while she’s down. Others rely on schemes, vying for favor, and domestic intrigue to survive palace power struggles. She overturns the rules instead: She purifies saltpeter with wood ash, knocks out vi 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Please don't stop production! "The Empress Rebelled Again Today" is the ultimate in exhilarating novels; every chapter makes you want to shout "So cool!"

25. 225 顶 After Taking the Heiress's Place, the Capital's Most Eligible Bachelor Sets His Sights on Me 顶替千金后，京城第一公子盯上我 Sleepless Whale不失眠鲸鱼Ancient Romance211k WordsCompleted [The Ice-Cold Beauty Goes Wild for Love | Push and Pull to the Limit | Combative Couple | Restraint | Unaware of Their Own Love | One-on-One] A Ling assumes another person’s identity to infiltrate the Duke’s manor. The task assigned to him is to use his prestigious status to marry Shen Heng. At first, the mission goes smoothly. But his cousin at the manor, the capital’s most celebrated young gentleman, may seem charming and carefree, yet he has already uncovered A Ling’s true origins in secret. 18Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend a restrained yet intense historical romance novel! The female lead has her own agenda; she impersonates someone else to enter the manor, her target being another male lead. Her cousin appears carefree and indifferent, but secretly investigates the female lead's entire background. Coincidentally, the female lead also uncovers his unspeakable secret. The two reach an agreement to keep each other's secrets, engaging in a power struggle and watching the female lead gradually move towards another marriage. The male lead can no longer maintain his facade; the character development is very compelling.

26. 226 被 After Freezing to Death, Who Wants to Be a General's Legitimate Daughter Anyway? 被活活冻死后将军嫡女谁爱当谁当 Love Eating Little Grapes爱吃小葡萄Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted [Fortune-Telling + Ghost-Hunting + Strong Female Lead + Vengeful + Wild Imagination + Power Fantasy] After ten years as the General’s legitimate daughter, she unexpectedly learns that she isn’t the General’s biological child. His real daughter is brought into the household, and the ten-year-old girl is tricked into a cellar by the true daughter and her fifth brother, the brother who had doted on her. There, she freezes to death. When she opens her eyes again, someone else has taken over her body 19Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommended! It's really good! Why is nobody watching it??

27. 227 芙 Lotus Ashes: Frost and Snow over Bianjing 芙蓉烬之汴京霜雪 Light Rain on a Sunny Day, Weiwei晴天微雨薇薇Ancient Romance82k WordsCompleted The capital of Shu falls, and the whole kingdom is forced to relocate. Fei Rui'er follows Meng Chang to Bianjing, thinking that as a surrendered captive, all she can do is cling to life. But soon after they arrive in Bianjing, Meng Chang dies suddenly, and Zhao Guangyi begins persecuting the Meng family one blow after another. With memories of a later age, she witnesses this succession of calamities with her own eyes. Outside the palace walls, there is no way out. 171Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Highly Recommended] Transmigrated into a concubine of a fallen kingdom, she is forcibly taken by the emperor and imprisoned in the deep palace. His love is domineering and obsessive! The female protagonist transmigrates into the body of Lady Huarui, whose ex-husband has just died, and she is imprisoned in the deep palace by the emperor of the Song Dynasty. The emperor both loves and hates her; he loves her talent and beauty, but hates that she has another man in her heart. The latest chapter features a tense and intense kissing scene. The emperor, consumed by jealousy, pins her against the wall and forcefully kisses her. She struggles desperately but cannot move. After the kiss, the emperor regrets it and wants to touch her but forcibly restrains himself. That domineering yet clumsy tenderness is incredibly alluring. His love is like poison, dangerous yet addictive. The forced possession is intense, the suspense is palpable, go for it!

28. 228 明 The Bright Moon Shines on Yunhuai 明月昭昭向云淮 Lin Jianxi林间溪Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted A noble family's eldest daughter × a powerful Chancellor, a sweet romance from beginning to end. One is a clever, rational beauty, while the other is a dignified and self-controlled man who falls helplessly in love. Everyone says: The most impressive achievement of the Chancellor who holds power over the court was spoiling the most carefree Chancellor's wife in all of Great Sheng. 681Reads—Score119Shelves

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    A meticulously planned trap forces the female protagonist to confront the turmoil. A long-lost friend, now in a high position, is cold but attentive to her safety. A rival constantly interferes, and the court struggles intensify. Amidst suspicion and protection, the two confirm their feelings for each other.

29. 229 花 The Courtesan's Blade, the Prince's Waist 花魁的刀，王爷的腰 Totally Bewitched可迷可迷了Ancient Romance758k WordsCompleted [A short drama and comic adaptation with the same title are now available] [Secret Identities / Devoted to Each Other / Happy Ending / Scheming Prince x Cold, Elegant Pavilion Master] Sworn enemies become spouses, uncovering each other's secret identities and flirting their way into a sweet romance! The Prince of Lingyuan x the Azure Bone Sect: a carefully orchestrated descent into madness. She is the mysterious master of the Pig Bone Pavilion, as well as the most famous courtesan in the capita 9.6kReads9.0Score1.2kShelves

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    She was the number one assassin who took lives like dirt, only recognizing deep-seated hatred on the tip of her blade. On the night she infiltrated the Prince's mansion, she wanted the Prince's life, but in the end, she handed her heart to him.

30. 230 将 Aiming for the Throne: The Former Emperor’s Consort Hidden in the Dragon Bed 将谋天下：龙榻藏娇前朝妃 Two Sweet Begonias两颗甜棠Ancient Romance200k WordsCompleted [Complete] [Rekindled Romance] [Both Pure] [No Golden Finger] [The Powerful One Bows for Love] The day the army stormed the imperial capital, Su Tangwan took advantage of the chaos to flee in secret. But at the palace gates, the man who had once been betrothed to her as a child saw through her disguise. A sharp arrow trained on Su Tangwan. Hatred flooded Song Guizhou’s eyes. “Su Tangwan, if you dare run again, I’ll put an arrow through your leg.” Su Tangwan curled her lip in a cold smile. Who ha 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Although they were a former concubine and the new emperor, they were both pure in body and mind, and were separated because of the interference of villains.

31. 231 抄 Exiled After the Family Home Is Seized? She Empties the Imperial Relatives' Treasuries and Flees 抄家流放？疯批搬空皇亲库房去逃 Clear Radiance Gathers at Night清輝夜凝Ancient Romance539k WordsCompleted While everyone else transmigrated into books to scheme for favor in the inner residence, Shen Qinghe opened her eyes to find her entire family condemned and exiled! Her scumbag father, desperate to save himself, planned to hand her over to a perverted old eunuch. He even wanted to sell her two adorable children for cash. No worries! She forced a bowl of aphrodisiac down her scumbag father's throat and physically castrated him, then stepped on her awful relatives' faces and signed a declaration s 3.9kReads—Score468Shelves

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    I couldn't stop watching all night! The opening conflict was immediate and intense, with no lengthy setup. A scumbag father, a vicious stepmother, a scheming fake heiress, and greedy officials all came to cause trouble, but the female lead fought back every time. The scene of her house being ransacked was incredibly vivid. Every time the villains thought they had her under control, they were all humiliated and defeated in the end.

32. 232 王 The Princess Looks Up, and the Prince Bows His Head 王妃抬眸王爷低头 Yang Yunni扬云霓Ancient Romance572k WordsCompleted Zhou Yuening and Zhao Ke are childhood sweethearts (or so it seems). Whenever Zhou Yuening runs into him, she is almost always at her most wretched. Zhao Ke: She caused my mother to be confined in the Cold Palace for ten years. Why should she get to grow up safe and sound, dressed in fine clothes and eating well, smiling warmly at other young men? Why should someone come to propose to her with a bright future in hand when she comes of age? He refuses to let her have her way. The Crown Prince 32Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These two books are great! They feature legitimate daughters, no mindless palace intrigue, and the plots are logical and engaging. They're super enjoyable!

33. 233 靖 The Jing Prince’s Household Puts on an Acting Masterclass: The Model Couple Makes the Noblewomen Green with Envy 靖王府全员演技大赏，模范夫妻让世家贵妇们红了眼 Yang Yunni扬云霓12k WordsCompleted A Showcase of the Entire Jing Prince's Manor's Acting Skills: The Model Couple Making Noblewomen Green with Envy 21Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 234 萤 A Firefly Bewitches Your Heart 萤惑卿心 Hazelnut Bigfoot Horse榛子大脚马Ancient Romance148k WordsOngoing Everyone in the Northern Frontier knows that Xiao Yan’s military camp is quieter than a Buddhist temple, until Chu Ying rides into the drill grounds on a toad and shouts, “Pancake Bro! I cured your warhorse’s anal fistula! That’ll be three thousand taels!” Xiao Yan crushes his eighteenth teacup. “The seventh of the Ten Military Camp Bans! No poisonous, ” “But leeches are medicinal immortals!” She pulls open his lapel. The bloodsuckers are doing rehab exercises on his arrow wound. He stares at th —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    While others rely on their beauty to find love, Chu Ying relies on toads, leeches, and a consultation fee of three thousand taels. The cold-faced General Xiao Yan: "The seventh of the ten prohibitions in the military camp forbids raising poisons..." She retorts confidently: "But leeches are healers!" While others flirt by holding hands under the moon, their flirtation is like a heart-pounding "rehabilitation exercise." This sweet and contrasting romance between a poison-doctor heroine and a celibate general is bursting with laughs and sweet moments!

35. 235 系 The System Forced Me into Palace Schemes, So I Took the Empire Instead 系统逼我宫斗我反手拿下江山 Whale-Isle Traveler鲸洲客Anime Fanfiction1.3M WordsOngoing [Empress + against the usual tropes + nation-building] I transmigrated into a palace-intrigue game, and the System wants me to compete for the emperor's favor? I turned around and drew up a plan of my own, using the economy to control the dynasty's lifeline! While the concubines “happened” to run into the emperor in the imperial garden, I was pushing through salt and iron reforms at court. While they fought for his favor and poisoned one another, I had already trained an army of women, ready to 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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    What kind of divine palace intrigue novel is this?! The female lead doesn't get caught up in romance or female rivalry; she directly declares herself Empress and leads her sisters in building their careers!

36. 236 和 After Marrying the Cold-Faced Duke, I Cut My Way Through the Inner Court 和冷面国公联姻后，我杀穿内宅 Tipsily Leaning on the Green Paulownia浅醉依青梧Ancient Romance131k WordsCompleted Xiao Qianqian falls to her death. Reborn, she marries Xie Yue, a ruthless general who shows no mercy. In public, they are a courteous husband and wife, respectful to one another. In private, beneath swaying red candles, he holds her captive in his arms, his eyes burning with an obsession he can no longer hide. It was supposed to be a marriage of convenience that turned into love, but who could have guessed the cold-faced general would fall for her? He cherishes her, helps her take revenge, and j 134Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is clean and of high quality.

37. 237 金 The Golden Cage Sings 金笼啼 Ah Qi Eh阿七欸Ancient Romance276k WordsCompleted A modern, powerful businesswoman transmigrates into the body of a minor official’s daughter and is forced into a twisted prince’s imprisonment and coercive love. Yet amid the bloody turmoil of revenge and the fight for the throne, they become each other’s only salvation. 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Taking advantage of Wang's fear of ghosts and gods, the female protagonist arranged for a maid to pretend to be a ghost at night to disrupt the servants' search. She then took the opportunity to sneak into her stepmother's bedroom and found a prescription, stolen silver, and a complete set of evidence of secret correspondence with the Ninth Prince's steward. Facing her cowardly and biased father, she clearly exposed her stepmother's entire conspiracy.

38. 238 未 Late in the Hour of the Goat 未时晚 Qi Yingjia齐楹嘉Ancient Romance147k WordsCompleted “Both leads are pure” / “Tender and heartwarming” / “Rebirth” / “Heartbreaking romance” / “Palace intrigue” / “He chases her” / “Happy ending” This story has two pure leads! “Remember, no daughter of the Cui clan of Qinghe or the Lu clan of Fanyang can become empress!” But Brother Che, if that’s true, why did you marry me? And if you married me, why did you treat me that way? The Cui clan has always been loyal and righteous. Heaven and earth can bear witness. Shall I prove it with my life? If I 317Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a trilogy, all featuring virgins and innocent characters. They are very good, though they are all angsty, but the angst comes in different ways. Highly recommended.

39. 239 荨 The Road Ahead Is Hard 荨路难 Qi Yingjia齐楹嘉Ancient Romance132k WordsCompleted “Emperor and consort” “Angst” “Daughter of a great clan” “Young emperor” “Childhood sweethearts” “Both pure” In all my life, the most naive thing I ever did was believe that there could be a way for both sides to win on the chessboard. 3.5kReads8.1Score219Shelves
40. 240 平 The Phoenix's Call 平凰引 Qi Yingjia齐楹嘉Ancient Romance249k WordsCompleted [Empress]+[Female-Centered]+[Both Die, but a Happy Ending!]+[Feel-Good and Angst]+[Devoted Male Love Interest]+[Pure Romance] Heartbreaking angst, the kind that leaves you sobbing and torn to pieces! Good news! There’s a little sweetness among the shards of glass. Bad news! Once you understand that sweetness, it hurts even more. Packed with foreshadowing and hints, this may be a romance, but it has real depth. Since she’s an empress, expect a woman tormenting a man! Female awakening, an all-fema 32Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 241 雪 Spring Burns Through the Ashes of Snow 雪烬春灼 The Remarkable Wang Shiyi了不起的王十一Ancient Romance189k WordsOngoing A historical tale of destruction and renewal, hatred and redemption, political intrigue and true devotion. Watch as yesterday's blazing sun is tempered in the deepest darkness, and at last becomes a bright moon shining over the land. Wang Chunxue went from being the prized jewel of the Langya Wang clan to the daughter of a condemned traitor. The imperial decree accusing her family of treason crushed everything she had: her father and brothers, her glory, and her betrothal to the Crown Prince. Af 70Reads—Score—Shelves

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    An ancient saying: What does "double purity" mean?

42. 242 大 The Splendor of Daying 大瀛风华 The Marquis's Claws侯爷的爪爪Historical235k WordsOngoing (Dual transmigration, ensemble cast, slow burn, slice of life) A couple argues on a bridge, then transmigrates together. Transmigrating as the crown princess, Zhao Mingxi discovers that her family were invaders. Three hundred years ago, the Yuan clan crossed the sea from Dongying, slaughtered the people of Shenzhou, and secured their rule. Now she sits in court, facing pressure from the noble families to abdicate and being mocked with the claim that “a woman is unfit to be heir.” As she looks —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend this book, "The Splendor of the Great Ocean Kingdom." It features a dual transmigration plot involving the male and female protagonists and a power struggle within the imperial court. The premise alone is incredibly captivating.

43. 243 凤 The Phoenix Perches in the Parasol Tree: The Year the Wind and Snow Cut Off My Hair 凤栖梧桐：那年风雪断发时 Luo Anni's Story罗安妮平话Ancient Romance308k WordsOngoing I transmigrated into a novel I'd once cursed, becoming the least noticeable palace maid by the empress's side. I knew how her story ended: her hair was cut, she was sent to the Cold Palace, and she died on a snowy night. But I couldn't change anything. All I could do was stand behind her and watch her take one step after another toward that night. After the empress was gone, I climbed from the Laundry Bureau to the kitchens, from the stove to the imperial desk. I didn't compete for favor, take 10Reads—Score119Shelves

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    The Empress, watching herself fall into the abyss with a clear mind ✨ Daughter of a military family, descended from the Liang Dynasty, her proud spirit had long seen through the emperor's fickle heart and his perfunctory lies. Yet, the shackles of her identity bound her, preventing her from breaking free. I am a female official who transmigrated into a book, wanting to save her from tragedy, but she has already become indifferent to life's ups and downs, accepting her fate with composure. Fans of ancient Chinese romance novels with tragic elements shouldn't miss this one.

44. 244 春 Records of the Spring Banquet 春宴录 Zhang Daguang张大光Ancient Romance476k WordsCompleted In the capital of the Great Sheng Dynasty, every spring brought the three-month “Spring Banquet Season.” Young noblemen and women of marriageable age would attend flower-viewing banquets, polo matches, spring hunts, poetry gatherings, palace banquets, and other social events. On the surface, it was a season for young men and women to meet and fall in love. In truth, it was a marriage market without weapons. Which family's daughter married into a powerful household, and which family's son gained 27Reads—Score101Shelves

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    If you're looking for a story about a noblewoman who isn't obsessed with romance, this is for you. Shen Zhiwei doesn't want to be tied down by marriage, so she secretly manages the family business. She encounters Xie Linchuan, who also refuses marriage. A contract sets the stage for a disguise, and as tabloids reveal information, they gradually uncover a ten-year-old case.

45. 245 玉 With Jade Bones as Her Chessboard, She Slays the Whole City With Her Beauty 玉骨为棋，她色杀满城 Ji Chi及尺Ancient Romance238k WordsCompleted [The heroine is a master of cosmetic surgery, and every woman in the capital begs her to reshape her face] [Revenge + household intrigue + both leads are pure-hearted + jealous hero + domineering pursuit + groveling for her forgiveness + angsty romance] Fu Yin was born with an alluring beauty and peerless charm. Two years ago, she took in an amnesiac man as her husband, never expecting it to bring disaster upon her entire family. When they met again, Fu Yin learned that the man who had shared he 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Sharing a historical romance novel with a powerful aftertaste. I initially clicked on it just for the love-hate entanglement between the male and female leads, but I was deeply moved by the subsequent plot. Scorched ruins, tragic deaths of relatives and friends, mysterious keepsakes, and long-buried secrets... Multiple threads intertwine, and love is merely the surface, revealing grudges and secrets from many years ago. The story expands significantly as it progresses, making it well worth reading carefully.

46. 246 永 Ballad of Yong'an 永安谣 Lin Buling林布凌Ancient Romance308k WordsOngoing Court intrigue and political machinations | A powerful heroine’s rise | A cast of clever characters | A torturous romance After thirteen years under house arrest, my gravely ill grandfather, the emperor, suddenly dumped a dilapidated Imperial Clan Court on me. He wanted me to be the scapegoat for the chaos at court? Sorry, but this dust-covered royal archive is the most formidable weapon in all of Daye: a treasure trove of leverage! The moment I open these classified records, I’ll have the fatal —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No suffering for the protagonist throughout! The female lead remains clear-headed from beginning to end, not love-struck, not soft-hearted, and not a saint. She is ruthless towards her enemies and gentle and sincere towards those who truly care for her. She has a clear sense of right and wrong and her values are extremely positive. Watching the female lead's journey of revenge and reversal is incredibly satisfying.

47. 247 重 Reborn as the Villainess, I Run Away Pregnant, and the Cold, Powerful Official Pursues Me to the Ends of the Earth 重生女配带球跑，清冷权臣追断腿 Chestnut, Chestnut, Chestnut, Chestnut栗子栗子栗栗子Ancient Romance301k WordsCompleted [The Wife-Chasing Crematorium, the Second Male Lead Takes the Crown] On the day Fu Ci married, Jiang Wan went into a difficult labor. As she lay at death’s door, she thought back on her brief life and could only feel that it had all been absurd and laughable. Her father was a treacherous minister. After his crimes were exposed, his entire clan was sentenced to execution. Fu Ci was a brilliant prodigy, the youngest prime minister in the realm. For her sake, he set aside his pride and knelt in the 10.1kReads8.9Score577Shelves
48. 248 不 No More Slacking: The Prince’s Favorite Concubine’s Daily Grind 不当咸鱼，王府宠妾的内卷日常 Four Crescent Moons四弯月Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + cutthroat household competition + no slacking off + ambitious heroine] Shen Wei, a die-hard rat-race fanatic, transmigrated into the lowest-ranking maid in a prince’s manor. Prince Yan held a position of great prestige, but all his wives and concubines had given up trying. The princess consort, born to a prestigious family, was as aloof as a chrysanthemum. The secondary consort wanted lifelong monogamy. The reborn woman had lost all hope in Prince Yan and was content to lie fla 69kReads9.4Score8.7kShelves
49. 249 浮 A Life Adrift in the Clouds! 浮生萦云！ A Brief Taste, Then Gone浅尝辄逝Ancient Romance131k WordsOngoing Ancient-style xianxia x past lives and present life x scheming, obsessive love interest x tragic romance Floating Life Entwined with Clouds (also known as Floating Life Entwined with Clouds!) <Happiness waits quietly, while turmoil lies in wait. When a fragile mortal must enter a world of gods and demons, the dangers she faces are far more daunting than saving a lovesick devil. He and she sway between illusion and obsession, traversing cycle after cycle of memories. It is all like a mellow, into 223Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Flowers bloom in splendor, life is like fleeting clouds, novel recommendation.

50. 250 爱 Love Is No Myth 爱情没有神话 A Brief Taste, Then Gone浅尝辄逝Modern Romance121k WordsCompleted Contemporary Romance, Powerful Families, Domineering CEO, Reunited After Years Apart, Obsessive and Cunning, Urban Romance The novel Layer Upon Layer of Forest, All Dyed in Ink is also known as Love Is No Myth. At 28, Qiao Zilin is a single woman making her way through the surging currents of city life. Perceptive and self-possessed, she is used to keeping her feelings hidden behind a composed exterior. Childhood sweethearts for more than twenty years, she and Ji Zai'an went from youthful ties 164Reads—Score120Shelves

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