Historical Romance 古言

1. 301 满 Spring Over the City: A Collection of Historical Romances by Yiyimaiqian 满城春（一枚铜钱古言精选） A Copper Coin一枚铜钱Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted A collection of classic historical romances by popular Jinjiang author Yi Mei Tong Qian. These three works are all timeless favorites, perfect for staying up all night to read: Spring Over the City, Poisoned Wine, and Strange Tales of the Eighth Day of the Twelfth Month. The Liu family of the capital is an eminent clan so powerful that even the imperial family treats them with respect. Liu Yan, the legitimate youngest daughter of the second branch, is brilliant and blessed with both wisdom and g 28.8kReads9.4Score3.5kShelves
2. 302 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 abuse at all! The heroine is sober from the beginning to the end, not love-minded, not soft-hearted, not a virgin. She is decisive in dealing with her enemies, gentle and sincere in her treatment of those who treat her sincerely, has a clear sense of grudges and positive outlook on life, and it is really enjoyable to watch the heroine counterattack all the way.

3. 303 小 Listening to Spring Rain All Night in a Small Tower 小楼一夜听春雨 Bright Moon Tilts明月倾Ancient Romance876k WordsCompleted A critically acclaimed historical romance ensemble that topped the annual charts! A calculating, lovesick beauty versus a dark, scheming top scholar! A historical take on Pride and Prejudice: life in the inner household isn't all scheming and rivalry, but also deep sisterly affection. The clever and capable Second Madam Lou takes the greatest pride in her life in having three beautiful daughters. To marry her three marriageable girls into “good” families, she travels a great distance to the capi 39kReads9.6Score6.3kShelves
4. 304 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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   As the old saying goes, what is Shuangjie?

5. 305 来 Help! The Crown Princess Is Fighting with the Emperor Again 来人啊，太女又和皇上干起来了 Strands of Moonlight缕缕月光Ancient Romance553k WordsCompleted [Just launched, and the rating is climbing. We hope you’ll show your support!] The Celestial Court’s number-one troublemaker was beyond even the Heavenly Dao’s control, so all the gods signed a petition to have her sent away. Fine, down to the mortal realm I go! I’ll still do whatever I please! Reincarnated as the Great Zhou dynasty’s crown princess? Not bad. Men and women can both become emperor here. Interesting. At one, she knocks over vases. At three, she tugs the censor’s beard. At five, sh 328Reads8.7Score105Shelves

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   There is no harem fighting, the whole story focuses on the daily life of the emperor and the princess, the goddess hides her strength and pretends to be a child, and various contrasting scenes are fully foreshadowed.

6. 306 烬 Nirvana in Snow and Ash 烬雪涅槃 Worldly Demoness1230混世魔女1230Ancient Romance115k WordsCompleted A heroine burdened by a family’s blood feud meets the supreme master of the martial world, who teaches her martial arts. On her path to revenge, she encounters a hero hiding deep secrets. He seems to be nothing more than an easygoing prince, but they face repeated assassination attempts along the way, and their feelings grow amid political schemes. 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Running in both directions, killing decisively and writing delicately.

7. 307 一 I Transmigrated and Became the Beloved Bride of a Crippled Marquis 一朝穿越，替嫁残侯成团宠 Chen Jiu辰九Ancient Romance230k WordsCompleted [Historical transmigration + medical skills + marriage before love + two strong leads who dote on each other + suspense and court intrigue] Shen Qingci, a top surgeon, transmigrates into the body of a bride forced into a marriage swap. She becomes the new bride meant to bring good fortune to Xiao Yan, the blind and crippled Marquis of Dingbei. On their wedding night, she takes his pulse and immediately sees through it: “My lord, you’ve been poisoned. Someone wants to keep you in darkness forever 149Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Recommend this book

8. 308 长 The Chang'an Palace Coup: The Prince She Saved Went Mad 长安宫变，她救的王爷疯了 Tuoba Hong of the Eastern Palace东殿的拓跋宏Ancient Romance200k WordsOngoing As a female official, she plots her every move at the court of the Great Yin. Empress Dowager Fu lays a deadly trap, the princes watch like hawks, and Emperor Rui seems gentle but is actually suspicious of everyone. With undercurrents surging through the palace and court, Xiao Xuan is trapped in a dead end, yet plays the pig to eat the tiger and turns the tables against the odds. Chao Shutong enters the dangerous game alone, determined to protect the one she loves. 93Reads6.5Score929Shelves

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   There are turbulent undercurrents in the palace, and Dayin's court has already been a dangerous game. Empress Dowager Fu's killing spree quietly unfolded, and all the kings watched her with eager eyes. Emperor Rui's gentle face was full of suspicion. The female official Chao Shutong maneuvered around and plotted painstakingly. Xiao Jue was in a dead situation, hiding his edge and seeking a decisive comeback.

9. 309 病 The Frail Legitimate Daughter Returns from Cultivation 病弱嫡女她修仙归来 Xinxin Loves Vegetables爱吃蔬菜的鑫鑫Ancient Romance685k WordsCompleted (The rating just opened, so it will rise later.) (A household-intrigue story with faux cultivation.) A Nascent Soul powerhouse from the cultivation world was stuck at a bottleneck in her state of mind, unable to advance to Spirit Transformation. She returned to the mortal world and became Lin Shuyin, the frail eldest daughter who had just returned home to the Minister of Rites’ residence. She may look delicate and weak, but she is really an elder of the Shangqing Sect who has lived for 271 years 2.3kReads8.0Score225Shelves

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   Recommend a book: House Fighting and Pseudo Immortal Cultivation

10. 310 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. 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Taking advantage of Wang's weakness of being afraid of ghosts and gods, the heroine arranged for her maid to pretend to be a ghost late at night and disturb the servants' search. She took the opportunity to sneak into her stepmother's bedroom and found out the prescriptions, stolen money, and a complete set of evidence of secret letters between her and the Ninth Prince's steward. Facing her cowardly and obedient father, she clearly exposed all her stepmother's plots.

11. 311 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 255Reads—Score118Shelves

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    What about dressing up as a sacrifice in the opening chapter? After Zhao Li awakens, he is bound to the system and specializes in treating the paranoid and bloodthirsty male protagonist Yin Jue. The female protagonist suppresses the male protagonist throughout the whole process, and the hilarious torture of the male protagonist is very relaxing.

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