Pure Historical Romance 纯古代言情

1. 101 许 I Pledge You the Azure Clouds and Moon, You Owe Me Blood for My Beauty 许君苍云月，还君红颜血 Silver Sun银色太阳Ancient Romance416k WordsCompleted For a hundred years, the land has been divided between north and south, and the fires of war have raged for a thousand miles. The Cangyun River cuts across the Central Plains. Southern Chu holds the fertile lands south of the river, defending itself behind natural barriers; Northern Qi commands the iron cavalry of the north and eyes the whole realm. Humanity has slaughtered its own for a hundred years, leaving rivers of blood, unaware that an even greater catastrophe is brewing in the shadows. I 15Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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   If you're looking for historical romance novels about independent female growth, I recommend reading this one. The two princesses in the book never rely on their royal status or depend on others. They break free from their inherent constraints, take the initiative to shoulder heavy responsibilities, and each stay true to their original aspirations, sharing the heavy burden of family and country.

2. 102 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

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   He only wanted to settle down with a rich woman, but ended up brainwashing his wife into becoming a female tycoon. He taught her "hard work pays off," but she still rose to the top of the business world; he taught his father-in-law "lying down is justice," but he became a representative of imperial merchants. Chu Xiu was heartbroken: I just wanted to be a lazy bum, but I ended up becoming an imperial tutor alongside her. It turns out the best ending for a single female lead is—she's responsible for becoming incredibly wealthy, and I'm responsible for being supported by her.

3. 103 新 On Our Wedding Night, My Substitute Bride Doctor Pulled a Bomb from Her Bodice 新婚夜，替嫁医妃从怀里掏出一枚炸弹 Feng Yi枫怡Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Murong Wan, a top physician of the twenty-first century, transmigrates and finds herself with a father who doesn't care for her and a stepmother who doesn't love her. The emperor thinks she's stupid and ugly, so he grants her a blind prince instead, calling them “a match made in heaven”! But with a mysterious pocket dimension at her disposal, the world is hers! He thinks she's stupid? No matter. One day, she'll have him wrapped around her little finger. He thinks she's ugly? No worries. One day, 1.4kReads9.0Score161Shelves

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   It's beautiful. Saying too much makes it seem unreal; just look and see.

4. 104 边 The Little Tailor on the Frontier 边疆小裁缝 Perhaps Not Just a Pond Dweller莫非池中物Marriage & Romance36k WordsCompleted The Little Tailor on the Frontier 228Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Purely ancient Chinese romance!

5. 105 仵 The Coroner's Wife's Tea-Picking Journal 仵作娘子采茶记 Perhaps Not Just a Pond Dweller莫非池中物Ancient Romance20k WordsCompleted A Coroner's Wife's Tea-Picking Journal 80Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 106 庶 The Concubine-Born Daughter’s Mismatched Marriage 庶女的错位姻缘 Perhaps Not Just a Pond Dweller莫非池中物Ancient Romance15k WordsCompleted The Concubine-Born Daughter’s Ill-Fated Match 171Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 107 回 Looking Back, I See the Azure Clouds 回首见青云 Perhaps Not Just a Pond Dweller莫非池中物Ancient Romance46k WordsCompleted Looking Back, I See Blue Skies 43Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 108 命 The Fate-Matching Division 命理配平分部 Perhaps Not Just a Pond Dweller莫非池中物58k WordsCompleted Fate-Matching Division 5Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 109 夏 A Few Things About Xiayang 夏阳二三事 Perhaps Not Just a Pond Dweller莫非池中物Ancient Romance219k WordsCompleted [Short Story Collection] Every protagonist in this book is named Xia Yang. Each Xia Yang is a different character with a different life. Come read a few stories about Xia Yang. This is a collection of short stories set in ancient times. If you like it, welcome aboard; if not, no worries. Kisses~ [All stories are purely fictional] 33Reads—Score—Shelves
10. 110 珍 Treasured Above All 珍如天下 Idle Moonlit Night闲月夜Ancient Romance193k WordsCompleted [Fair-skinned, beautiful, delicate young lady VS elegant, shrewd, and domineering Third Prince of the Capital] The day her father was murdered by conspirators, Ye Yizhen, the Ye family’s pampered daughter, raised on every luxury and famed for her beauty and talent, was forced into a brothel. By a twist of fate, she became the antidote for Chu Wenxuan, the capital’s Third Prince, who had been poisoned by a love potion... From the moment they met, her graceful features were etched into Chu Wenxuan 247Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    A fallen heiress meets a cunning prince; a chance encounter with an antidote sparks a tangled web of love, hate, and obsession. A separation in a sea of ​​fire becomes a three-year-long obsession. When they reunite, the air is filled with the fragrance of plum blossoms, and their tearful eyes reveal a destiny intertwined.

11. 111 空 A Spatial Ability and a Lightning Spirit Root? How Could I Be Cannon Fodder? 空间异能加雷灵根，怎会是炮灰？ Grandma Ningning宁宁外婆Ancient Romance435k WordsCompleted A space- and ability-wielding powerhouse from the apocalypse transmigrates into a cultivation novel she once read. Her father is a womanizer with a harem of wives and concubines and dozens of children. Her mother is an elite disciple of the clan, but also a hopeless romantic to the extreme. And in the original novel, this body of hers isn't mentioned even once! She absolutely refuses to become cannon fodder! With her knowledge of the future, Bai Yiqi latches onto powerful allies and snatches up 8.3kReads8.5Score753Shelves

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    Refuse to be a pawn in your parents' script! Be cannon fodder and defy fate to live a brilliant life of your own, cultivating immortality and ascending to heaven!

12. 112 退 After Breaking Off the Engagement, the Foolish Princess Marries the Ninth Lord with Her Four Maids 退婚后，傻妃携四大丫鬟嫁九千岁 Clingy Little Tomato粘人小番茄Ancient Romance1.8M WordsOngoing [Palace Intrigue + Household Intrigue + Historical Romance + Princess Consort + Legitimate Daughter + Medical Skills + Two Powerful Leads + Cunning + Playing the Fool + Reborn + Fiercely Protective + Political Scheming] 99% of the comments are positive! Read with confidence! Su Qian, once the leader of a special forces unit in the apocalypse, died unexpectedly while carrying out a mission. With her portable medical space, she transmigrated to ancient times and into the residence of a great gener 22.8kReads8.1Score3.8kShelves

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    The male and female leads team up: a pure intellectual battle of wits, with no misunderstandings, only a tacit understanding of mutual exploitation. The female lead's cheat ability is eye-catching: her medical space possesses modern-day superpowers, allowing her to heal the sick and save lives while simultaneously committing murder and robbery. [Original novel reader]

13. 113 东 The Eastern Palace’s Caged Sparrow: Changning’s Mistake 东宫囚雀：长宁误 Rika Under the Moon月下绘里香Ancient Romance395k WordsOngoing [Love and hate entwined | Discipline | Revenge | Political scheming] I am the fallen dynasty's princess, the most docile canary in the Eastern Palace. The Crown Prince killed my father, destroyed my homeland, and used rules to cage me into the most obedient plaything in his palm. He told me to learn political strategy, so I did. He told me to smile, so I smiled. After lying low for five years, I finally got the chance I'd been waiting for: the day he was trapped in a desperate situation. I broug 184Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recommend this novel to everyone. It's very well written and quite good! ⊙ω⊙

14. 114 重 Reborn, I Dump the Young Master, and the Cool, Sweet Second Young Master Spoils Me Rotten 重生踹飞大少爷，冷萌二少宠我到疯狂 You Hua尤话Marriage & Romance10k WordsCompleted Reborn, I Kick the Young Master to the Curb, and the Cool, Adorable Second Young Master Spoils Me Like Crazy 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A former maidservant is reborn, refusing to become a scumbag's concubine from the start! She turns around and clings to the disabled second young master who never even glances at her, only seeking to escape her status and save her life. Who would have thought that the second young master, with red eyes, would pin her against the wall: "Trying to run? Ask me first!" It turns out that the sigh at my grave in my previous life hid his deep affection.

15. 115 侯 The Marquess's Wife Goes Crazy, and the Whole Capital Eavesdrops 侯门主母发疯日常全京城都在偷听 Librarian's Sailor藏书楼的水手Ancient Romance417k WordsOngoing Bai Zhiyi is reborn and bound to the [Internet Comeback System]. From then on, her inner thoughts are broadcast across the whole city. Her mother-in-law lays down the rules. Outwardly, Bai Zhiyi says, “Of course~” while thinking, “There goes the old witch again.” The whole city’s gossip-loving onlookers: ??? Her half-sister brings her a tonic. Bai Zhiyi accepts it with a smile, thinking, “There’s probably poison in this.” The entire capital: “Holy crap, that’s a lot to take in!” At a gathering o 1Reads7.4Score—Shelves

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    The Internet Voice-Dominator System is amazing! The female lead's inner monologues are broadcast throughout the capital, while the cold-faced marquis secretly harbors feelings for her. It's a sweet and refreshing story of mutual rebirth, a lifesaver for those looking for something to read!

16. 116 谋 Planning the World: Splendor 谋定天下之锦绣 The Thick-Skinned Cat厚黑的猫Ancient Romance246k WordsCompleted The Wang daughters were destined to become empresses, while the Wang sons went to war at a young age. In the Great You Dynasty, the Wang clan stood equal to the imperial family. Wang daughters were born to marry into the royal family, a status more exalted than that of a princess. Wang sons joined the army in their youth, shedding their blood on the battlefield in loyal service to the emperor and country. Such a status inspired admiration, envy, and even hatred. After a single act of treachery, —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The daughters of the Wang family were destined to be empresses, while the sons of the Wang family fought on the battlefield from a young age. In the Great You Dynasty, the Wang family was a surname comparable to the royal family. Wang family daughters were born into royalty, a status even more noble than a princess. Wang family sons joined the army at a young age, shedding blood on the battlefield for loyalty to the emperor and the country. Such a status inspired envy, jealousy, and even hatred. One day, a plot was made, and the entire Wang family was executed. From then on, the Great You Dynasty lost the Wang family but gained the Jin family. The Ninth Prince, Jin Yulou, held immense power. Ruthless and merciless, he killed without blinking an eye. Only towards her was he tender and considerate. "Jinxiu, unless I die, you will never escape me." He, the heir of the royal family, had a mysterious past. To others, he was a man both intelligent and terrifying. Only in front of her was he as innocent as a fool. "Jinxiu, as long as I'm here, no one will dare bully you." Royal intrigue and hidden conspiracies swirled. Jinxiu, who plotted to conquer the world. 10

17. 117 摄 Regent, Your Tortured Romance Plot Has a Few Loose Ends 摄政王，你的虐恋剧本漏风了 The Sly Cat厚黑的猫猫Ancient Romance157k WordsCompleted Sweet romance + heartbreaking love + stand-in + groveling redemption + love at first sight + ruthless pursuit + secret-identity reveals + stand-in romance, top-tier schemer edition + childhood sweetheart versus heaven-sent war god I’m Jiang Jinyue, and I woke up one morning to discover that I had been “reborn”! But did someone get my rebirth script mixed up? In my last life, the regent loved me so much he refused to marry anyone but me. In this life, he looks at me coldly and tells me to “stay 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Sweet romance + angst + substitute + crematorium + love at first sight + forceful acquisition + revealing secrets + substitute (top-tier green tea version) + childhood sweetheart VS god of war descending from the sky. I, Jiang Jinyue, woke up to find myself "reborn"! But did I get the wrong rebirth script? The regent who loved me so much in my past life that he wouldn't marry anyone else is now coldly telling me to "stay away from him." My parents are either reciting poetry or shedding tears at home every day, their drama is ridiculous. Even Grandpa Wang, who sells pancakes at the intersection, has started giving me frantic winks, acting like he's hiding a secret. He's playing the role of falling in love with someone else, and I've already introduced his "new love's" cousin to my gossipy aunt. Just as I was about to marry the "beautiful, strong, and tragic" green tea girl I'd picked up by the roadside—the veil was lifted, and the Regent, who should have been drinking the nuptial wine with his "true love" next door, was standing before me in a bright red wedding robe. All the guests, including my parents and Uncle Wang, breathed a sigh of relief. He leaned close to my ear, smiling like a fox: "Madam, was the play good?" "This play, arranged just for you, should wrap up now."

18. 118 波 Ripples Stir the Distant Sky 波澜动远空 Jin Yinzhu金银竹Historical6k WordsCompleted Ripples Stir the Faraway Sky 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Purely ancient Chinese romance, about saving the country and its people, with a grand vision.

19. 119 风 Snowbound in the Capital 风雪京华 Every Little Thing Is You点点滴滴都是你Ancient Romance116k WordsCompleted Disaster strikes the border town. After losing both her parents and enduring countless hardships, an orphaned girl travels to the capital to seek refuge with relatives, only to be driven from their home. A face resembling her birth mother's brings old secrets to light, and a pair of Buddhist prayer beads entwines their fates. Second Young Master Gu: “I watched her grow up!” General Xiao: “Love doesn't come with first dibs.” 2kReads7.0Score133Shelves

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    Pure ancient romance, ensemble piece, fast-paced, natural romance between the male and female leads, logically sound, already completed, so you can read with confidence.

20. 120 今 This Life, I Won't Fail You 今生不误君 A Big Tingting一只大婷婷Ancient Romance501k WordsCompleted [The comic adaptation of Our Past Life, No Regrets is now available | The second version, Reborn: I Won't Stand in the Way of His Ambitions, is airing at the same time] A heads-up: This is not a mindless wish-fulfillment story! It focuses on a slow, tender emotional journey of healing after being reborn. If you only want an ultra-satisfying power fantasy, you might want to think twice before starting~ [Minor spoiler warning: Don't be misled by the princess's perspective on her previous life. Wh 8.3kReads8.8Score784Shelves

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    Having read dozens of chapters, I can say that the plot is generally very engaging, with twists and turns that create a strong sense of immersion. Personally, I think this book is worth recommending.

21. 121 夫 After His Wife Yielded Her Place to the Talented Female Deputy General, the Duke's Estate Went Bankrupt 夫人让贤女副将后，国公府破产了 Okay欧克Ancient Romance123k WordsCompleted At the victory banquet, Xu Songhe saw her husband tie her jade pendant around the waist of his female deputy general. His eyes were full of affection. “It's just a trinket. You can have it.” She wanted her mother's keepsake back. All she got in return was his scolding that she was “unworthy of it.” When she discovered that her mother-in-law had thrown her parents' memorial tablets into the pigsty, her heart finally died. She flung down a divorce agreement and decisively reclaimed every bit of he 41Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Anyone else feel the same way? Seeing Xu Songhe being bullied by those people from the Duke's mansion made me so angry I felt suffocated. Then I turned around and saw Lu Mingzhu's attempt to steal a chicken backfire, and I slammed my fist on the table and cheered! This plot is so satisfying and addictive, it's practically a must-have for me when I'm staying up all night.

22. 122 凤 Farewell to the Phoenix Coffin: One Palace, Two Kingdoms 凤棺辞：一宫风月，两方山河 A Big Tingting一只大婷婷Ancient Romance460k WordsCompleted The phoenix crown is a splendid ornament for a coffin, and the empress's throne is a foreordained death trap. The position of empress, shunned by every consort in the palace, falls to Wen Xiwan, a low-born concubine. One day she's tending a little vegetable garden in the palace laundry, and the next she's seated upon the phoenix throne. Everyone is certain she's only waiting to be buried in the imperial mausoleum. Pei Yuan, the chief minister who put her on the throne, did so only to find an exp 153Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's great, exciting. After going through a reading slump, I was amazed by this book. The world-building is fantastic, the setting is excellent, it's thought-provoking throughout, and the plot is tight.

23. 123 休 After Divorcing the Crown Prince, I Became Empress 休了太子后我成了皇后 Su Qingshi, Who Loves Homemade Ice Jelly爱吃自制冰粉的苏青狮Ancient Romance572k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Sweet Romance + Strong Female Lead + Satisfying Read + Devoted Romance] Reborn as the heroine of an angsty novel, she is ordered by the System to follow the plot: suffer emotional and physical abuse from the male lead for 99 chapters, then make a comeback in the final chapter? Su Tang sneers. “Like hell I will!” Episode One: She tears up the marriage contract in front of everyone and insults the original male lead until he shuts down. Episode Two: She latches onto the strong 393Reads9.2Score108Shelves

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    It's so good! I watched it while eating, and before I knew it, a lot of time had passed.

24. 124 幽 Chronicles of the Netherworld 幽冥记 Liu Jin刘瑾Eastern Fantasy175k WordsCompleted Set against the backdrop of Song dynasty mythology, the story begins with a journey through the underworld and unfolds through a series of characters and tales. As the Buddha says, “Goodness is the root of all things,” and so loyalty and filial piety are the foundations of being human. Holding on to a single good thought is the righteous path of this world. The Buddha also says, “Desire is the source of resentment in the human heart.” Love can fill the heart with the joy of blooming flowers, but 91Reads—Score100Shelves

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    In ancient times...

25. 125 洪 Empress of Hongwu: From Orphan Girl to Empress of the Ming Dynasty 洪武皇后之从孤女到大明皇后 Those Days Can Only Be Remembered那年往事只能回忆Ancient Romance248k WordsCompleted The Empress of Hongwu | No System, No transmigration, Based on Official History When she died, he held her hand as it changed from warm to lukewarm, then cold. The historian wrote: The emperor wept bitterly and never appointed another empress. Thirty years earlier, he was a poor young man with missing teeth on the streets of Haozhou. When he lifted her bridal veil, he fumbled and spilled wine all over her. “One day, I’ll make you a pair of soft-soled shoes. I could tell you were in pain when y 20Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A historical romance drama with no system or rebirth, super sweet and not angsty.

26. 126 踹 I'm Leaving This Bloodsucking Old House to Build a Bigger, Better Life 踹开吸血老宅，我要做大做强 Begonia Blossoms Swaying in the Wind扶摇海棠朵朵Ancient Romance152k WordsOngoing Orphan Qin Xiaoxiao transmigrates into an ebook about household intrigue and becomes the pitiful supporting character Zhao Guan'er. She clears one challenge after another to earn rewards from the System, while taking on the bizarre relatives the System throws at her. In the end, she gains the family affection she never had in the real world, and, as a bonus, wins over the domineering Fourth Master Shen. 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    She escapes her exploitative family and kicks down her awful old house, building her wealth and career, and embarking on a new chapter of her extraordinary life.

27. 127 冷 The Stone-Faced General Dotes on Her Relentlessly, While the Mystic Expert Does as She Pleases 冷面将军拼命宠，玄学大佬横着走 Xu Xu Tang Qing许许唐倾Ancient Romance368k WordsOngoing [Borrowed body + family intrigue + political scheming + satisfying revenge + ghost hunting + equally matched couple] After borrowing a body, she became a good-for-nothing legitimate daughter everyone could bully! She laughed. “If I don't stand up for myself, you'll all forget who's the legitimate eldest daughter of this household!” Her sweet-faced stepmother trembled. “Could she have learned the truth?” Her wicked younger sister questioned her. “She dared to fight back? Is she crazy, or possesse 37Reads—Score104Shelves

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    A fresh and unique style, unconventional and highly immersive.

28. 128 被 Cast Aside and Left for Dead in a Pool, the Abandoned Wife Is Cherished by the God of War 被休坠潭后，弃妇被战神揣怀里宠 Walking Through Mist and Rain with a Bamboo Hat一笠烟雨行Ancient Romance602k WordsOngoing As the mistress of a marquis’s household, she gave her whole heart and poured all her medical skill into serving her family. In return, she received a divorce decree stamped with the imperial seal and was pushed into an icy pool, trapped in a deadly plot! Everyone mocked her as a disgraced criminal, a cast-off wife, and a woman doomed to die. When she opened her eyes again, she had returned from the ashes. Her silver needles could kill, and her medical skills were godlike. Whoever bullied, humil 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is fantastic! Of all the books I've read, this is the most interesting. It captures the reader's heart with its suspense and emotions. Overall, it's very engaging, and I love it.

29. 129 花 The Courtesan Is Reborn! The Bad Girl Takes Control of the Whole Game 花魁重生！坏女人掌控全场 Poker Wanderer扑克散人Ancient Romance475k WordsCompleted [This book has too few views and too few reviews, which is why its rating is so low! But if you give it a read, you’ll definitely say, “Now this is the good stuff!”] Rebirth + revenge on scumbags + one woman, multiple men + sweet-and-seductive contrast + no brainless decisions + an extremely satisfying ending In her previous life, she sold herself to a brothel for a scumbag, paving his way to success. In return, he strangled her with his own hands and desecrated her corpse with a bloody poem. S 880Reads8.2Score109Shelves

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    This is probably the kind of book I like; I never get tired of it.

30. 130 少 The Young Master’s Bedchamber Maid Is Gorgeous and Sweet, but a Bit of a Goofball 少爷通房又美又娇，却有点沙雕 Shu Manman姝慢慢Ancient Romance133k WordsCompleted A hot-blooded, goofy maid VS a straight-laced, domineering young master. After being sold, Yang Liu became the lowest-ranking servant girl in the Marquis’s household. From then on, her life’s dream was to save enough money to buy back her freedom. But her monthly wages were pitifully small, and it seemed unlikely she’d ever be able to afford it. But Yang Liu wasn’t the type to sit around and wait for things to happen. One day, she happened to hear that a maid from the young master’s quarters had 316Reads5.4Score—Shelves

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    This is definitely a must-read!!! A quirky and clever young maid versus a domineering and straightforward rich young master—a super funny and sweet romance. No time travel, no cheat codes, no rebirth. If you like this kind of story, go for it!!!

31. 131 王 The Princess Consort Abandoned Him After a Fling, and the Imperial Uncle Demands Payback 王妃始乱终弃，皇叔掐腰讨债 Nineteen Candies十九糖Ancient Romance322k WordsOngoing Angst first, sweetness later / mutually devoted / possessive love / happy ending / healing each other A scheming, seductive noblewoman bent on revenge × a clear-eyed, obsessive imperial uncle who willingly falls for her Only as Ruan Yueli died from that cup of poisoned wine did she realize that the “peaceful, happy life” everyone had envied was nothing but a joke shared by her husband, Hua Zhan, and her maid, Xuan Ning. Reborn, Ruan Yueli set her sights on the imperial uncle rumored to be pure- 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is really well written. Life is already so hectic, but this book allows me to find a moment of peace and quiet amidst the busyness. The pacing of the whole book is just right, making it easy to read without feeling tired.

32. 132 雪 The Snowbound Blade 雪藏刃 Xie Xue Hanyan邪雪寒嫣Ancient Romance894k WordsCompleted One is a cold-faced constable who disguises herself as a man. The other is the Prince of Xichuan, a foreign nobleman said to have brought about his wife's death. When these two meet, an extraordinary story is bound to unfold. Passing herself off as a man to serve as a constable in the Six Fan Gate is no easy task. Dao Xueshan even changed her name to Dao Sanxue. To make it in a crowd of men, she has only one choice: be crueler, fiercer, more ruthless, and better at killing than they are. But she 353Reads—Score152Shelves

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    Completed, entirely handwritten novel. The female protagonist disguises herself as a man, working in the government and navigating the political arena. It features martial arts detective work, suspense, political intrigue, and female solidarity. The female protagonist has exceptional combat skills and is completely devoid of romantic interest. 🐲

33. 133 栖 The Moon as Her Prison: The Tyrant's Empress Seeks Redemption 栖月为牢：暴君的赎罪皇后 Nectarine Pit油桃籽Ancient Romance136k WordsCompleted [Captivity + Tortured Romance + Forced Love + Two Male Leads + Intense Push and Pull + Historical Court Intrigue] Pei Xiyue, the Ninth Princess of the Zhongshu Kingdom, uses her peerless beauty as bait to gnaw away at the realm of Xiling. With whispered words at her lover's bedside, she pushes for the Moon-Dwelling Terrace, a project that drains the treasury. Through glistening tears, she stokes suspicion between ruler and ministers and turns brothers against each other. But she, too, is falling 72Reads—Score—Shelves

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    On one side is the emperor who is obsessed with her, and on the other is the prince who silently protects her. She is torn between love and hate, and struggles in the midst of power struggles, only to find in the end that even her own fate is no longer in her own hands.

34. 134 夜 Night After Night, the Rough-and-Ready Steppe Man Sweeps Me Onto His Horse 夜夜强宠，草原糙汉抢我上马背 A Broad Mind Adds Years to Life心宽可增寿Ancient Romance253k WordsCompleted Original Title: Night After Night, Spoiled by the Rough-hewn Cowboy of the Grasslands, Who Steals Me onto His Horse The winds of the grasslands, scorching debts, and a rough-hewn cowboy who can't sweet-talk but shows his love through his actions. [Rough Cowboy Dotes on His Wife] + [Fallen Heiress] + [Face-slapping and Fierce Protection] + [Heartwarming Life with a Child] I thought I'd snatched a slave, but in the end, I willingly let her capture my heart. I stole you onto my horse, so you're my 2.5kReads—Score115Shelves

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    Traditional Chinese romance. No time travel, no reincarnation, no cheat codes, no spatial abilities, no systems; all characters are natives; sweet and slightly angsty. The male lead is a grassland warrior, and the female lead is a Han Chinese slave.

35. 135 玉 Starting with a Jade Thumb Ring: I Make Her a Princess, and She Becomes a Demon Empress 玉扳指开局：我封郡主她成妖后 The Sly Cat厚黑的猫猫Ancient Romance194k WordsCompleted Two leading actresses from an acting school refused a director’s advances, so he set a fire to kill them. As they lay near death in the blaze, a rare alignment of seven stars streaked across the night sky, and the ancient jade thumb ring borrowed by the film crew suddenly burst into a dazzling white light! When they opened their eyes again, the two best friends had been transported to the past. One landed on an ancient battlefield dressed in men’s clothes for a martial arts role. She saved the y 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Two drama school beauties refused to accept the unspoken rules of the industry, only to be set on fire by the director to silence them. As they teetered on the brink of death in the flames, a once-in-a-millennium alignment of the seven stars pierced the night sky, and the ancient jade ring borrowed from the film crew suddenly burst forth with a blinding white light! When they opened their eyes again, the two best friends, dressed in male martial arts costumes, were lying on an ancient battlefield, saving the young emperor who was leading a campaign. With their exceptional martial arts skills, they repeatedly distinguished themselves in battle, rising from sworn brothers to become a princess protecting the nation! Another woman was sold into a brothel by a heartless peasant woman. In desperation, she killed someone with her hairpin and escaped, only to stumble upon the sinister and sickly Prince Liang, Xiao Qinglan. He imprisoned her in his palace, showering her with unparalleled favor, but also binding her with the shackles of hell. But she refused to be a caged bird. She climbed the ladder of power by stepping on men's sincerity, from a runaway concubine in the palace to the emperor's favorite concubine, and then to a cunning empress, manipulating the political landscape step by step. When Shen Nanqiao stood in the imperial court, clad in armor, and saw her former best friend in her phoenix coronet and wedding robes, her eyes filled with ruthlessness, she realized with a start that this time travel had already torn their fates apart. The seven stars aligned again, the jade ring's brilliance rekindled; on one side was the gentle protection of her beloved and the glory of the court, on the other, the obsession with returning to the modern world and unfinished dreams. What will she do? [Dual female leads + time travel and political intrigue + cross-dressing + a mad prince] Highlights: A martial arts queen dominates the battlefield, a beautiful, strong, and tragic best friend turns to the dark side and seizes power, a fateful duel between two beauties—high-energy and non-stop action! 10

36. 136 别 Don't Call Me Big Brother, Call Me by My Name 别叫哥哥，叫本君名字 Luo Pipi箩痞痞Fantastical Romance497k WordsCompleted She calls him brother, but the young lord has long shaped her into someone who can belong to him alone. She thinks their closeness is just a habit from growing up together, but he crossed the line between siblings long ago. She is the little fox deity hidden away in the young lord's manor for ten years, his little sister Wanyan, whom he raised with his own hands. That night, the golden cage shatters, and blood stains the immortal mountains. The young lord comes through the blood and gathers her 60Reads6.3Score100Shelves

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    The story is good, with each part connected to the next; it's worth reading.

37. 137 化 Butterflies United in Heart 化蝶同心 Chenxuan, Who Loves Everything爱一切的晨轩Ancient Romance273k WordsCompleted After Xu Xian and Bai Suzhen cultivated to immortality and fell in love, they were banished and reincarnated as Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai. Zhu Yingtai drank the Water of Forgetfulness and lost her memories. Carrying the memories of their past lives, Shanbo searched for her, using an oil-paper umbrella and familiar old words to awaken her recollections. They endured the Ma family's forced marriage and the trials imposed by the Heavenly Dao. At last, his unwavering devotion restored Yingtai's m 1Reads9.4Score—Shelves

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    The male protagonist, carrying memories of two lifetimes, gazes at the female protagonist in the academy, his eyes filled with love. He cautiously approaches, gradually stirring up her memories, defying societal prejudices—this love is truly pure!

38. 138 国 The Imperial Academy’s Fallen Woman 国子监破鞋 Flying King1996飞大王1996Ancient Romance1.4M WordsOngoing 136,543 people have already missed this book because of its title... One-of-a-kind pure heroine + nobody is innocent + romance and desire + the fate of the nation. Beauty fades, and with it, love. Golden fingers are just something people say to fool the gullible. She is a soul from another world, sharp-eyed and streetwise. In this decaying dynasty, she aims to amass a fortune beyond imagination and avoid the humiliation China suffered over the past century. 20Reads9.2Score168Shelves

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    It balances grand national narratives with subtle human relationships, making the story both profound and thought-provoking.

39. 139 猝 I Died Suddenly and Became a Good-for-Nothing Legitimate Daughter, Then My AI Rebelled 猝死穿成废柴嫡女我的AI造反了 Xia Yirui夏艺芮Ancient Romance167k WordsOngoing [AI genius transmigrates + everyone rebels + groveling to win back her husband + political power plays and a comeback] Xia Mengxue, an AI genius from the 21st century, puts four AI models through hell while testing her “perfect boyfriend” program: hot and cold treatment, the full PUA routine, then shutting them down once she gets bored! She opens her eyes to find herself transmigrated as the despised legitimate daughter of the prime minister in the Kingdom of Tianqi. The four men before her, eac —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's really good-looking; the way she pursues her husband is hilarious.

40. 140 吾 My Three Wishes 吾有三愿 Mechanical Wang机械汪Ancient Romance787k WordsOngoing [Mad Queen x Reclusive Power Behind the Throne] [Past and Present Lives] [Sweetness and Angst] [Fated Redemption] [Alternate World] (This story focuses on [Two Powerful Leads Growing Together] and [Profound Devotion]. Sweetness and angst intertwine. This is not a mindless power fantasy, so read with care if that's not your thing!) In their previous life, in the modern world, the two parted forever on a snowy night! He sat in a wheelchair dusted with snow, and his three wishes ended in regret as 59Reads7.7Score—Shelves

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    Ancient romance fans, hurry up! I'm totally shipping this couple! A crazy princess x a loyal scholar, entangled across two lifetimes, regrets from the past life fulfilled in this one, the political intrigue is incredibly captivating, and the romance is a bittersweet mix—it's so sweet!

41. 141 开 From the Start, a Gang of Beggar Girls: Then They Took Over Half the Street 开局一群女叫花，后来占了半条街 Chubby 84肥嘟嘟84Ancient Romance352k WordsCompleted [Pure historical romance + no transmigration or rebirth + no golden finger + the struggle of a low-born woman in ancient times] Amid natural disasters and war, twelve-year-old Su Yunqiao’s father was conscripted into the army, and her mother died of illness. She set out alone as a refugee. Clever but never reckless, she escaped human traffickers with a cunning plan and disguised herself to keep a low profile and avoid trouble. Along the way, she joined up with two orphan girls, Shen Yuelan and X 2Reads6.8Score—Shelves

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    After searching all day, I finally found a book that suits my taste. I highly recommend it.

42. 142 冷 Reborn from the Cold Palace, the Mad Emperor Dotes on Me Day and Night 冷宫重生后，疯批皇帝日夜娇宠 Yi Chen Chen Chen Chen逸尘尘尘尘Ancient Romance234k WordsOngoing Su Yanning, the deposed empress, is sentenced to death by poisoned wine in the cold palace! In her previous life, she endured the Liu family, avoided conflict, and did whatever she could to stay alive. In return, her first child was killed with an abortion-inducing drug, her second died tragically in the womb, and she was ultimately poisoned to death in the cold palace by her younger sister. When she opens her eyes again, she's back on the day she lost her child. This time, Su Yanning won't hide 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "After Rebirth in the Cold Palace, the Mad Emperor Pampers Her Day and Night" is a good read if you're looking for something to read. The cold emperor undergoes a dramatic change in style after his rebirth, showing extreme favoritism towards the female lead. The female lead tears apart her enemies, and the book is full of sweet romance and satisfying moments, making it very addictive.

43. 143 重 Reborn as a Substitute Bride, the Prince Dotes on Me Without Restraint 重生替嫁，王爷他娇宠无度 A Lampwick Wrapped in Fog雾裹灯芯Ancient Romance148k WordsCompleted She was sent as a substitute bride to a man rumored to bring death to his wives and leave no heirs. The entire capital wagered she wouldn’t survive her wedding night. But with memories of her past life, Su Wanning helped Gu Yanci avoid traps, root out spies, and defeat political rivals, transforming from a discarded daughter forced into marriage into the sole mistress of the Prince Regent’s household. He held power over the court, never took another concubine, and devoted himself to her alone. O —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist is reborn with memories of her past life. She escapes a deadly poison, sees through the hypocrisy and malice of her family, and voluntarily marries into the prince's mansion in his place. In the bridal chamber, she easily defuses the tests, frankly stating that she can help the prince avoid risks in exchange for his position.

44. 144 白 Bai Chengjin 白城烬 Red Convertible Mustang红色敞篷野马Ancient Romance423k WordsCompleted [Fallen Princess × Northern Wei Emperor | Two Powerhouses Plotting for Power | Taking by Force | Dangerous Relationship | Marriage First, Love Later] Helian Nayan was born when Hu Xia was at its height, and grew up as the Helian family fell into decay. She had seen her father, Helian Bobo, build an empire that seemed to reach the heavens. She had also watched her brothers tear at one another amid the empire's very lifeblood. She understood early on that a dynasty was not a family, and kinship w 41Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is a rare gem, with a fast-paced plot, concise language, coherent structure, and clear logic!

45. 145 画 Painting the Crossing 画渡 Great Sage Duo Duo大圣铎铎Ancient Romance249k WordsCompleted Dear reader, this is a story unlike any you have read before. A painting called Along the River During the Qingming Festival carries her across a thousand years to Bianjing. A legend blending time travel, business intrigue, political machinations, and a love that cuts to the bone. Su Qingyue, a modern-day elite, accidentally falls into the painting's bustling world and meets Gu Yanzhi, a kindhearted, unassuming merchant's son. Using her modern knowledge, she helps him overcome business crises, o 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Dear fellow readers: I've stumbled upon a treasure! I devoured it all night, and my eyes welled up three times. — ❤️‍🔥 Highlight 1: Love Across a Thousand Years. She is an ancient painter from the Forbidden City, her fingertips caressing the "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" scroll, and she falls into Bianjing (Kaifeng) in a dream. He is the son of a wealthy merchant in the painting, kind and simple-minded, waiting for only one person in his life. She teaches him to understand situations, break through them, and stand tall amidst the sea of ​​people. He respects her like a teacher, admires her like the moon. She thought it was just a dream. He took this dream for his entire life. After parting at the Rainbow Bridge, she returns to the modern world. He stands at the bridgehead in the painting year after year, waiting for someone who will never return. He carves ten years' worth of words on the Rainbow Bridge: "Time and space are easy to cross, but this love is hard to cross." She sees those small words through the glass of the display case. Nine hundred years ago, he carved Chinese characters. Nine hundred years later, she understands love. — ⏳ Highlight 2: Time Travel into an Ancient Painting. It's not a system, not a soul transfer, and there are no cheat codes. She is herself, stepping into Bianliang a thousand years ago with the eyes of a modern person. Rainbow bridges, boats, wine flags, tea banners. Before, she only saw it in display cases; this time—she stepped inside. — 🧮 Third Highlight: Business Warfare & Outwitting the Powerful A merchant, surrounded by enemies. She uses her modern wisdom to help him break free from his predicament, open up the Grand Canal, and expand his business into the capital. No shortcuts, no cheat codes. Every step is a battle of wits. — 🔹Time travel + business warfare + fateful, heart-wrenching romance, three major highlights, everyone's intelligence is online🔹A realistic recreation of the "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" scroll, every stroke has its source🔹Not just heart-wrenching for the sake of heart-wrenching, but when the era rolls on, no one can escape— Book Title🔍 "Painting Crossing" Completed, read with confidence. [Heart] Don't open it at night—I'm afraid you won't be able to put it down.

46. 146 和 The Day We Divorced, the Marquis's Ancestors Followed Me 和离当天，侯府祖宗跟我走了 Reborn Noble Consort Xi重生的熹贵妃Ancient Romance171k WordsOngoing [Divorce + business + beloved by the ancestors + a groveling ex-husband + slow-burn romance] The day Gu Yunzheng returned to the capital victorious, he brought Princess Ning'an with him. “Qingyao will be my legal wife, and you'll be demoted to secondary wife. You can still manage the household.” Shen Mingtang laughed. So someone else got all the benefits, while she was left to clean up the mess? In front of everyone, she produced a divorce agreement, then slapped seven years of account books dow —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    She filled a deficit with her dowry, cared for her ailing mother, and supported her clan for seven years, only to be taken for granted. #SoberFemaleLead #AncientRomanceWithScum

47. 147 猫 The Cat Demon Defies Heaven: The Emperor's One and Only Beloved Disciple! 猫妖逆天，帝尊的独宠徒！ Liu Shuyan柳书妍Fantastical Romance1.4M WordsOngoing [Xuanhuan + two strong leads + both leads' first love + sweet and angsty + mythical beasts + ensemble cast] (Romance + cultivation, passion + action. The cat-demon heroine boldly pursues her man, with something for everyone!) “Our fates have always been shallow, yet our love runs so deep.” Xu Wan, an ordinary young woman from the twenty-first century, transmigrates into the world of cultivation and takes the form of a spirited cat demon. In the demon realm, she meets the aloof and noble Empe 63Reads9.5Score—Shelves

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    A cat demon roams the Nine Provinces, protected by the Emperor throughout. Sweet interactions between master and disciple + high-energy plot, a must-read!

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