Pure Historical Romance 纯古代言情。

1. 701 废 The Deposed Consort, Lady Cui 废妃崔氏 Xianning Qizhen Haohe咸宁七真好喝Ancient Romance10k WordsCompleted The Deposed Consort, Lady Cui 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   She was childhood sweethearts with the emperor's brother, but was forcibly consigned to the palace by the emperor.

2. 702 重 Only After Being Reborn Did I Learn I Was the Cool and Aloof Minister's White Moonlight 重生才知，我竟是清冷权臣白月光 October Orange十月橙Ancient Romance661k WordsCompleted [Revenge on scumbags + sweet romance + switched marriages + reborn heroine vs. transmigrated heroine + a seemingly aloof, secretly twisted beauty] In her previous life, Chu Mingyuan learned only as she lay dying that the younger sister who had secretly been sleeping with her husband was not born to her late mother. She was actually a concubine-born daughter who had been switched at birth by a concubine. Chu Mingyuan died with regrets. Thankfully, Heaven took pity on her, and after her death she 9.1kReads8.9Score959Shelves

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   I only recommend this book among good books. I hate cliche stories the most, but this book has various twists and turns that suit my taste. The characters are also great. I recommend it to everyone!

3. 703 冷 The Cold Palace's Enchantress: The Emperor Holds My Waist and Lures Me to Surrender 冷宫娇：帝王掐腰诱我沉沦 Aixue of Plum Garden梅园的艾雪Ancient Romance117k WordsOngoing [A bright, flexible general's daughter VS a cold-hearted, mercurial emperor] Rumor had it that the emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty had incurred Heaven's curse by committing too many killings, leaving him without an heir. In the five years since he ascended the throne, none of his consorts had conceived. Later, the Imperial Astronomical Bureau petitioned for a general amnesty to pray for the ailing empress dowager. The amnesty included the discarded consorts in the Cold Palace. The good news: J —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Pure ancient literature, no rebirth and time travel, the heroine escapes and can learn medical skills

4. 704 闺 A Young Lady's Secret Longing 闺秀情丝 Mo Qinghan墨清菡Ancient Romance301k WordsCompleted [Romance + Secret Crush + Everyone’s Favorite + Political Scheming + Palace Intrigue] Zhou Jingxi was the beloved jewel of the Marquis of Beiwou. She was breathtakingly beautiful, brilliant, and gifted in both letters and martial arts. She excelled at music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, and was a renowned talent. Countless noble young men had sent matchmakers to her, only to be turned away. In the eyes of the world, she was haughty and arrogant, and not a single young nobleman in the capita 70Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Ancient style, ancient saying, palace fight and house fight, two-way secret love

5. 705 绝 The Peerless Princesses: Past and Present 绝代双妃之前世今生 Jiuyou Xiandi九瑶仙蒂Ancient Romance579k WordsOngoing [Two transmigrated souls + two strong heroines + satisfying revenge + ensemble cast + face-slapping + sweet romance] After transmigrating into another body, Situ Yue becomes the ugly, foolish legitimate daughter of a general's household. There she meets Murong Xin, another transmigrator, and the two become sworn sisters. The sickly Second Prince, the rakish and carefree Third Prince, and the Supreme Martial Emperor Yan... All kinds of characters make their entrances, while the threads of fate qu 44Reads9.4Score—Shelves

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   A must-read novel with two female protagonists! Once her soul traveled through time, she became an ugly and silly legitimate daughter, and met Jin Lan, a fellow traveler. The sick prince and the martial arts supreme are both in the game, and the two powers join forces to make flowers step by step, super healing!

6. 706 臣 I Was Once Your Beloved Minister 臣本卿卿 I Regret Hiding in My Blue Robe悔我青衫隐Ancient Romance206k WordsCompleted (Dual POV) [Angst fueled by a lack of information] Gu Qingyan, the third princess of Chu, has two things she cannot let go of in this life: One is that she never got the chance to bring a retainer named Meng Jie into her household. The other is that she never personally killed Qin Yi, the prince of Yan who destroyed her kingdom. She doesn't know that these two men are one and the same. The day the city fell, he bent down and said, “Don't be afraid. I'll keep you safe.” Gu Qingyan thought he was 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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   From being rescued at a young age to reuniting in a foreign country, a mask can hide one's identity, but cannot hide eight years of deep love. It is all a two-way redemption of forbearance and restraint.

7. 707 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 Romance196k WordsOngoing [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. 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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   It is an old saying that really pokes fun at me. The heroine lives a sober and tolerant life. She is obviously not a real lady from a wealthy family, but she has to endure troubles that do not belong to her. The top young master in the capital originally had his heart set on something, but he fell in love with the heroine step by step. There is no forced love at first sight, misunderstandings, tensions, and inner struggles are all written out. It has a strong sense of substitution and is suitable for Baozi who likes slow-burn relationships.

8. 708 农 The Country Girl Picks Up a Villainous Big Shot 农女捡来反派大佬 Li Jinji理谨记Ancient Romance336k WordsCompleted [Down-to-Earth Farm Girl × Amnesiac Villain Who Bows to Her] [Marriage Before Love] [Both Leads Are Faithful] [Ensemble Cast] Su Qing found a man covered in blood by the river. He had lost his memory and was sweet and clingy, so Su Qing named him Dashan. She spent all her savings to save him, shared a simple life with him, and married him. Brilliant beyond compare, he led the whole village in growing medicinal herbs and becoming prosperous, and cherished her above all else. He told her, “You are 7Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 709 天 The Dragon and Phoenix of Destiny 天命龙凤 Let's Eat Hot Pot吃火锅呀Ancient Romance475k WordsCompleted [Serious drama + ensemble cast + court and martial world + love of country and family + female lead with a golden finger] The author is terrible at writing blurbs, sorry! If you enjoy this kind of story, feel free to give it a try. To save her life, Lu Wan does everything she can to send Yao Qian to the northern frontier. Sixteen years later, Emperor Li Yunshan summons the Third Prince, Li Tian, who has lived in the northern frontier, back to the capital. Rumors spread throughout the city that H 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Plot route, relatively few emotional lines

10. 710 小 The Little Beggar Becomes an Official: My Lord, You Smell So Good 小乞儿当官：大人你好香 Bent Green Bean弯豆角Ancient Romance455k WordsCompleted [Cross-dressing heroine + political intrigue + sweet romance + no rebirth, no golden finger] Tiansheng is the illegitimate daughter of a prince. After her mother was brutally killed when she was ten, she disguised herself as a man and honed her skills. From beggar to court official, her life takes off, flourishing at every turn and bringing a profusion of admirers, both women and men, all as charming as peach blossoms. Her impulsive cousin, a general. The gentle, jade-like prince of Chen, whose 42Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    It's like the series: In the first book, a little concubine becomes a beggar and has a good career and love. It's all pink and sweet. The second book is so fun, I couldn't stop laughing.

11. 711 鬼 Reincarnated as a Ghost Messenger: I Almost Got Sold into a Ghost Marriage 鬼差转世：差点被卖去配阴婚 Golden Sail金帆Ancient Romance304k WordsOngoing [Mysticism + soul transmigration + farming + medicine + household intrigue + demon beasts + cultivation + lighthearted comedy~] She had a perfectly good government job in the underworld. Why did she have to go “out to sea” instead? She was best friends with Meng Po, and no one could stop her from reincarnating into the human world. She nearly drove the Black and White Impermanence to their graves, and she still hasn’t repaid the twenty taels she borrowed three years ago. From the start, she 2Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    Strongly recommend [love][love][love][love][love], a sacred book, but it is not popular, it is really a monster, it will be extinct! The work is so good, give me some 3∫ [love] [love] [love] [love] [laugh and cry]

12. 712 综 Film and TV Crossover: My Beautiful Muse, You're So Fragrant 综影视：美人你好香 Bent Green Bean弯豆角Female-Channel Fanfiction835k WordsOngoing A soul from another world is reborn as a nine-petaled lotus with an extraordinary fragrance, traveling through the small worlds of various TV dramas. Whose fate will she change, and what stories will she set in motion? (The golden finger varies, and there are quite a few original changes.) 1. Eternal Love: Xuan Nu (torments Li Jing whenever she has nothing better to do) 2. A Journey to Love: Qiu Shuirou (gives the boss a warm life) 3. A Journey to Love: Ruoliu Fufeng (wishes to be as free as the 10.8kReads9.4Score283Shelves
13. 713 烬 Ashen Mountains and Rivers: A Heart Imprisoned to Ashes 烬山河：囚心成灰 The Masked Dragon of Yunding Mountain云顶山的假面龙Ancient Romance263k WordsOngoing "Former Dynasty Princess x Unhinged Crown Prince | She shatters her phoenix crown and makes him lose the one he loves forever" "He once bestowed upon her a phoenix crown and wedding robes, then crushed her into the mud with his own hands. She makes the realm her game board and demands blood for blood. A discarded consort in the Cold Palace, reduced to a laundry maid, her bloodline from the former dynasty now awakened, Xie Yunshu swears: for every pain Xiao Jingheng inflicted on her, she will mak —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Pure old saying, it's true that you looked down on me before, but you don't deserve me now - Your Majesty, there are no flowers in the ashes🌸

14. 714 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 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Are ancient romances as touching and moving as adapted from real history? Why not look at history and see the sweet pets that have existed?

15. 715 嫁 After Marrying the Cold and Distant Powerful Minister 嫁给清冷权臣之后 Skimming Over the Waves轻舟踏浪Ancient Romance307k WordsCompleted One mountain, two dynasties. The Xiao clan ruled the land. In a chaotic age of war, the Great Liang and Great Sui stood opposed. By a twist of fate, ten-year-old Xu Zhiyi saved a badly wounded boy, unaware that he came from a powerful family. A month spent together in their youth was enough for Xu Zhiyi to catch Xiao Jingyao’s eye. But back then, her heart and mind belonged entirely to Shen Mingchen, the childhood friend who had grown up with her. When they met again, Xiao Jingyao lost his compo 244Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It is an ancient romantic novel. The male protagonist is a young and powerful prince, and the female protagonist is the daughter of a fifth-rank official. The young female protagonist rescued the male protagonist, and the male protagonist fell in love with the female protagonist day and night for a month. The male protagonist has been silently paying attention to the growth of the female protagonist. When she grew up, she rescued her many times and stayed with her wholeheartedly. Even when the heroine was misunderstood as a traitor, she stepped forward and asked for marriage with the iron book of alchemy. After marriage, he held the heroine in his hands. There were constant wars and wars. Although she was in troubled times, luckily, she found him. If you were there in this life, even if there was war and chaos, the world would still be prosperous.

16. 716 不 Impossible! My Arrogant Husband Is Actually the Big Bad 不可能！傲娇夫君竟是大反派 Persimmon Blossom Blue柿子花蓝Ancient Romance823k WordsOngoing [Not a Wish-Fulfillment Story] [Daughter of a Cultivation Clan × Proud Young Master of the Demon Clan] Jiang Zhitang is the pampered, spoiled daughter of a prominent cultivation family. Liu Xiaoman is destined to become the demon clan’s commander. The first cultivation family he will wipe out is Jiang Zhitang’s. When they first meet, Jiang Zhitang has no idea that this boy, with a smile on his lips and delicate features, is the story’s greatest villain. After she falls for him, Liu Xiaoman smile 729Reads9.1Score—Shelves

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    Romance with the background of cultivating immortality. There is no rebirth, but there is time travel; there is no system, but there are all kinds of weird spells; there are also techniques to control people's hearts by controlling dreams.

17. 717 我 I Work as the Water-Boiling Maid at the Marquis’s Residence 我在侯府当烧水丫头 Xi觹Ancient Romance284k WordsOngoing The heroine is not reborn, has no System or pocket dimension, and comes from a peasant family. She has no connections to help her. There are four children in the family: her youngest sister is a little over two, and she is the second daughter. She also has an older brother and a younger brother. Her parents favor boys, and once the heroine reaches the right age, they contact a broker and sell her off. Though often put down at home, she is actually very clever. Her brothers attend school, and she 18Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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    The heroine has always been thinking about her two-year-old sister at home. When she was sold, she secretly stuffed her with sweets and tried to save money to redeem her sister! This sisterly relationship is so cute! She worked hard to save money in the Hou Mansion, and every time she touched the hidden pieces of silver, she felt hopeful. I hope she could save enough money quickly and bring her sister out of the sea of ​​misery!

18. 718 穿 I Transmigrated to Ancient Times and Opened a Tavern, with a Powerful Minister as My Backer 穿到古代开酒楼，我有权臣做靠山 Shanshan Is Qiqi山山就是七七Ancient Romance375k WordsCompleted [The rating has just been posted and will go up later, so don’t let it put you off!] A powerful, talented cook of a female shopkeeper X a refined, brilliant, clingy minister After transmigrating to ancient times and binding to a System, she follows its guidance into a brothel district, where she rescues a handsome man covered in wounds whose radiance is impossible to conceal. With a bowl of warm porridge and a few simple dishes, she lights the first spark of ordinary human warmth for him during 12.4kReads8.8Score1.6kShelves

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    A powerful minister in trouble meets a time-traveling female boss, and a bowl of warm porridge lights up his desperate life. She relies on her cooking skills and force to achieve "Food is the Heaven", and he uses his wits to clear up wrongdoings and play chess. All the planning is just to protect her, and all the hard work is just to accompany him.

19. 719 玩 Playing Still Water 玩止水 Persimmon Blossom Blue柿子花蓝Ancient Romance438k WordsCompleted [Siblings · She Pursues Him First · He Chases Her Later · Angst] [Proud, Headstrong Young Noblewoman × Arrogant, Handsome Young Master] Liu Qingshui never imagined that the long-awaited Azure Gathering was nothing more than Feng Zhen’s game to find a husband. Who was Feng Zhen? A young noblewoman from the most powerful family, spoiled and headstrong, and certainly not easy to get along with. Besides, the Liu family had a rule: no one could marry a woman from one of the great houses. Liu Qingshui 43Reads8.4Score—Shelves
20. 720 对 Sorry, She Wants to Be the Heavenly Emperor Too Much 对不起，她太想做天帝了 Armor and Fish铠甲和鱼Ancient Romance1.9M WordsOngoing [No rivalry between women + punishing scumbags + satisfying revenge + unconventional heroine undergoing tribulations + ensemble cast + strong female lead] Content warning: The heroine is not a qualified heir to the Celestial Court from the start. She faces trials and setbacks, yet steadily strives for the highest position. This is not a mindless power fantasy. Also, she is not the kind of character who gives her whole heart to one person. She may have lovers, but none will ever have her complete 197Reads8.7Score—Shelves
21. 721 将 Ode to the Journey Ahead 将行赋 Litang离堂Ancient Romance312k WordsOngoing At court, he is the gentle, refined gentleman whom everyone praises, yet he insists on taking her as his wife. She is already married, and her husband cherishes her and protects her with his life. But he refuses to accept it. With scheme after scheme and conspiracy after conspiracy, he vows to crush their marriage beneath the power of the throne. The Crown Prince watches like a tiger waiting to pounce, while the Third Prince keeps his claws hidden. The court is a battlefield, and every step pits 5Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 722 将 Ode to the Return 将归赋 Litang离堂Ancient Romance250k WordsCompleted The eldest daughter, Chu Lanwei, has delicate features and graceful bearing. Few eligible young men in the capital catch her eye. Her second aunt is vicious, framing the legitimate daughter, sabotaging her marriage prospects, and spreading slander. As the eldest legitimate daughter of Grand Secretary Chu's household, Chu Lanwei repeatedly turns the tide and escapes danger. Yang Yutang, young master of Renqing Hall, is handsome, charming, and debonair. He is good friends with the carefree Prince 1Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 723 烟 The Smoke Leaves No Trace, the Moon Is Frosted 烟无痕，月有霜 Jian Tong简瞳Ancient Romance150k WordsCompleted A hapless marquis who can’t inherit his title because he’s unmarried VS the third illegitimate daughter of an attendant minister, sold into a brothel Together, they search for the cause of her mother’s death and uncover the truth about Jingping Village. “Liang Muxiao, I told you I would never be a concubine in this life!” “Lin Yanyan, you are my only wife.” “Will you regret this someday?” “I’ll regret it every day if I let you slip away.” —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Pure ancient language, no golden fingers, growth-oriented heroine

24. 724 小 The Young Second Wife 小续弦 Li Duowu厘多乌Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted After Master Lin dies, the members of the Lin family each scheme to claim a share of his vast estate. Just then, the young second wife Master Lin kept in the countryside arrives in Langzhou in the middle of the night. The Lin family falls into a long silence as they look at the beautiful young woman, who seems timid and fragile, is younger than the eldest grandson of the main branch, yet calls herself their grandmother. … Forty years ago, Yujun was sealed in a coffin by the ungrateful wretch she 1.7kReads8.7Score207Shelves

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    In the fast-paced modern life, we often long to return to that simple and poetic era. "Little Continued" is a high-quality romance novel that can take you through time and experience ancient life. The author depicts a love story that takes place in feudal society with delicate brushstrokes, telling the story of how the heroine searches for true love and self-worth in a world that pays attention to family status and social status. The charm of this book is that it is not just a simple love story, but also explores the theme of female growth in depth. The heroine gradually grows from an innocent girl to a strong and independent woman. Everything she experiences is full of wisdom and courage. Her choice and persistence are touching. At the same time, the book is also interspersed with many philosophical life fragments, making the story both tender and thought-provoking. For readers who like to immerse themselves in the antique cultural atmosphere, enjoy classical beauty and touching emotional entanglements, "Little Continued" is undoubtedly a reading journey not to be missed. It will take you to appreciate the different aspects of the world and feel the long-lost peace and warmth of the soul. If you are looking for a work that can both touch your heart and increase your knowledge, "Little Continued" is definitely your best choice. I hope that everyone who opens this book can find their own touch and inspiration.

25. 725 满 The Perfect White Moonlight Returns to Court, and I’ll Gladly Accept All These Handsome Men 满级白月光还朝，美男我就笑纳了 Ji Luoyang i季落杨iAncient Romance617k WordsCompleted [The rating is still new and will rise. Give it a try; it's absolutely worth the score!] [A heroine who wants to lie flat but also build an empire, 1vN + all the male leads are devoted to her + villa space + online shopping System + slow-paced slice of life + infrastructure development] After Qi Dai died, she discovered that she was the beloved woman of the Yi dynasty, the one who had ended a war just by saying the word. Returning to the Yi dynasty with a villa space and an online shopping Syste 174Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    This is a rebirth story that is full of healing. There is no intrigue or sadomasochism. The protagonist just wants to live a stable life in a peaceful and prosperous age. The relationship with old friends after reuniting is warm and healing. After reading it, I feel soft.

26. 726 聊 New Tales of the Strange: Feng Sanniang 聊斋新编之封三娘 Little Mushroom Who Grills Rice Cakes烤年糕的小蘑菇Ancient Romance105k WordsCompleted Based on a tale from Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, Feng Sanniang tells the story of Fan Shiyi, who defies feudal morality and bravely pursues love, while Feng Sanniang remains steadfast in her sisterly devotion. In the end, the lovers find their way to each other. 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Liaozhai Feng Sanniang New Edition

27. 727 清 The Legend of Qingyi: The Peerless Grace of the Legitimate Daughter 清漪传：嫡女风华绝代 Startrail An星轨安Ancient Romance823k WordsOngoing [Household Intrigue] [Historical Romance] [Mutual Firsts] [Heroine Focused on Her Career] [Husband Chases Wife to the Crematorium] [Real and Fake Heiresses] The general's household arranged marriages for two daughters at once. Prince Rui arrived in an eight-palanquin sedan to marry the fake heiress, while the real heiress, Qing Yi, became the laughingstock of the entire city. Her father doesn't love her, her mother doesn't care for her, and her fake sister, a scheming little white lotus, plots a 10kReads8.4Score472Shelves

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    Discovered a treasure book of ancient sayings! The real daughter's yard was ransacked on the first day she returned home. Hahaha. Do you think this is the end? No! At the marriage recognition banquet, the fake daughter took out a "blood letter" for a physical examination, and the result was reversed: the real daughter had a birthmark on her left shoulder! It was just someone who deliberately burned me when I was a child! Destroy! Got it! Damn! No screenwriter would dare to write like this! Good-looking level: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Already trapped, don't disturb me

28. 728 千 Qianyi 千熠 Chestnuts Never Close栗子不打烊Ancient Romance103k WordsOngoing Historical romance | Revenge and political intrigue, childhood friends, devoted master and servant (with a secondary couple) The general’s legitimate daughter × her loyal bodyguard (with a hidden identity) A calamity on New Year’s Day wiped out all 113 members of the He family. He Qianyi, the sole survivor, assumed a new identity and took the name Sheng Ling’an. With her two young brothers, she went into hiding, keeping her head down and biding her time as she waited for a chance to take revenge 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Really good-looking, a great book with great potential, highly recommended by my conscience. Master and servant literature, strong women, favored by micro-groups, no time travel, no rebirth. He is not a thing in the pond, but an eagle in the sky.

29. 729 锦 The Lucky Little Star: Her Prince Father Is Strong, Handsome, and Tragic 锦鲤小福星，王爷爹爹美强惨 Laimi Is a Kitty来米是只喵Ancient Romance675k WordsCompleted [Everyone’s favorite] [Blessed child] [Feel-good power fantasy] [Comeback] No one knew just how far the Prince of Yue’s household had fallen! Nothing went right wherever they went, they failed at everything they tried, and their bad luck clung to them like a curse. Then they picked up a three-year-old beggar, and it was as if they’d suddenly unlocked cheat mode. The economy boomed, and one stroke of good luck followed another. “Your Highness! His Majesty says your governance has been excellent a 35Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The style of the review section of this book is absolutely uniform: "Baby Hongdou, my aunt also needs blessings! Press me, press me!"

30. 730 穿 After I Transmigrate, My Mortal Enemy Is Desperate to Marry Into My Family? 穿越后，死对头抢着要入赘？ Seasonal Persimmon时令柿子Ancient Romance111k WordsOngoing [Dual transmigration + sworn enemies + System + reverse conquest + household intrigue + satisfying read] Cui Lingci transmigrated. The good news: Her mother is the emperor's most cherished woman, and she's the most honored royal freeloader in the capital. The bad news: She'd planned to take advantage of her status, lie flat, and live like a lazy fish, but from the start, her future fiancé pressured her to take the blame for his white-lotus cousin? She publicly exposed the scumbag for what he was 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Top double penetration fate! A noble young lady in the capital who is carefree and free-spirited unexpectedly discovers that the powerful Mr. Gu is actually her nemesis in the previous life. She feels the tug of fate and becomes a god!

31. 731 隐 Secrets of the Hidden Palace: Chief Eunuch, Come Here 隐宫讳录：掌印快到怀里来 Little Mingqi小冥柒Ancient Romance516k WordsCompleted A laid-back, scheming Empress Dowager VS a wicked, broken chief eunuch, 1v2 The heroine’s romance isn’t limited to the male lead; there’s more than one love interest. Includes puppy-like devotion and female-dom/male-sub dynamics! Moms, go for it without worry! The male lead is a genuine eunuch, no twist or reversal coming!!! Xu Qi had planned to keep quiet, play dumb, and stay out of trouble until the end of her life. But things never go as planned. Gu Sihuai ran his hands over the ones resting 5Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    The scheming queen mother and the evil eunuch, strong female characters, cool writing, and not at all aggrieved to watch.

32. 732 醉 Drunk in Chang'an 醉长安 Yun Teng云腾Ancient Romance787k WordsOngoing Chang’an’s wildest beauty! A forbidden romance history dares not tell! She was Princess Gaoyang, the Tang dynasty’s wildest red rose. She had no interest in young generals, preferring instead a reclusive monk. She was either plotting a rebellion or on her way to start one. Princess Gaoyang, from Drunk in Chang’an, is a footnote to the political marriages beneath the finery of the prosperous Tang dynasty, a fissure where desire and schemes intertwine, and a breathtaking ember left on the alta 11Reads9.4Score—Shelves

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    The wildest red rose in Chang'an is Gaoyang! Using forbidden love as a weapon, he shouted "Transfer you into a demon", making Buddhism tremble and the emperor angry. The top Machiavellian player fights his way to survive at the pinnacle of male dominance!

33. 733 权 Power Plays in the Eastern Palace 权谋东宫 Qi Ailing戚爱凌Ancient Romance153k WordsCompleted She is Qu Nanfeng, the fifth princess of Xirong, cherished by all. He is Fu Xizhou, the least favored third prince of Nanyin, unloved by his father, mother, and consort… This broken young man meets her, a bright and sunny girl with a carefree heart… She is his salvation in this life. To him, her arrival is like a dream… The struggle for power in the Eastern Palace, the struggle for the throne… The south wind knows my heart and carries my dreams westward. “I am Qu Nanfeng, the fifth princess of X 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The third prince of Nanyin joins hands with Princess Xirong to seek the throne of the Eastern Palace!

34. 734 妖 The Demonically Handsome Prince's Special Favor 妖孽王爷的偏宠 Xi Xixi兮溪兮Ancient Romance303k WordsCompleted Everyone says Shen Qingci, the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo, was born under an ill-starred fate, bringing misfortune to her family. Abandoned in a remote mountain convent at birth, she was left to fend for herself. Two years ago, drugged and feverish on a rainy night in the convent, she spent one night with a stranger. His whispered words, “I want to go inside,” became a secret etched into her very bones. When she returned to the capital, she was chosen as the Fifth Prince’s bride, —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Pure ancient tales, no rebirth, palace fights, the heroine is smart

35. 735 断 Marquis, Please Calm Down. I'm Missing a Few Things 断袖侯爷请冷静，我少了点东西 A Little Zhaoci一只朝辞儿Ancient Romance346k WordsCompleted [Complete, with bonus chapters dropping at random] A poor, lowborn country girl, a simpleton who has suffered endless abuse, disguises herself as a man and takes the place of a bride into a powerful marquis household. There, she lives a life of being doted on by everyone. It doesn’t matter that she’s an impostor, and it doesn’t matter that she isn’t clever... Identity, status, fame, money... The powerful men will place all these things in her hands, forcing them upon her and raising her to an 2.5kReads—Score100Shelves

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    You must not miss this ancient romance book. In the early stage, group pampering and raising cubs, in the later stage, group competition, marriage first, love later, brainless sweet pet, group pampering, competition, Shura field, slight plotting, but complete elements! The male lead is a gentle father, the second male lead is crazy about forced love, and there are also mysterious guards and loyal dog brothers. The configuration is perfect! The heroine counterattacks and becomes the group's favorite, the Shura scene is constant, sweetness and pleasure coexist! I'm already on top, family members, hurry up!

36. 736 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 2Reads9.4Score—Shelves

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    I thought it was a cliche story about reincarnation, but I couldn't stop reading it! Bai Suzhen drank the amnesia and became Zhu Yingtai, Xu Xian became Liang Shanbo with his memories. The relationship in the academy was so sweet, but the part where the Ma family forced a marriage made my heart clench. Fortunately, he awakened her memory with his persistence, and the two of them survived the disaster together. This kind of staying together from the immortal road to the human world was so complete that I wanted to cry!

37. 737 坏 Oh No! The Beggar Bride Is a Black-Hearted Schemer 坏了！替嫁小乞丐是朵黑心莲 Dragonfly Mehmeh蜻蜓咩咩Ancient Romance425k WordsCompleted [Pure historical domestic intrigue + black lotus heroine + play the pig to eat the tiger + both leads have past relationships (skip if that bothers you)] ♥ Eloping? Perfect. All this wealth falls right into my lap! Shen Chaoyun, the marquis’s legitimate daughter, elopes for love, and the little beggar Shu Wan is pushed into the bridal sedan instead. Her husband, the heir to the marquisate: a womanizer who thinks he’s devoted, a complete oddball who falls in love with every woman he meets. Her 92Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    The protagonist is a pure ancient, is it okay for some of the supporting characters to travel through time?

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