Pure Historical Romance 纯古代言情。

1. 801 海 Begonias Burn, the Moon Fades, and the Night Sings of Yu 海棠烬月，煜夜如歌 Moonlight in the Pine Ravine松涧月明Ancient Romance339k WordsCompleted [Alternate Wei-Jin-era setting | Past and present lives | Childhood sweethearts | Stealing someone else's love] The Zhaoyi Consort who took her own life in her previous life has become the unattainable obsession of a scumbag emperor in this one? Reborn at fifteen, she attends the elegant Lanting gathering, performs like flowing water from a high mountain, disguises herself as a man, and becomes famous throughout the land. But her face, so similar to the emperor's beloved, draws her into an eve 270Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This one... [Sparrow's Divine Work][Sparrow's Divine Work][Sparrow's Divine Work][Sparrow's Divine Work]

2. 802 将 Will the General Return or Not? 将军归不归 Ci Yuan辞远Ancient Romance461k WordsOngoing [Powerful female chancellor × sunny, devoted young general] [She has no romantic experience, but he does + childhood friends] Romance: Yu Luoqing couldn't understand how the male courtesan she'd slept with had turned out to be her childhood friend. She'd thought their friendship of more than a decade was about to fall apart. Who could have guessed that the young General Huan would tug pitifully at her sleeve? “I don't ask Yingying to give me a title. I only ask that you don't hate me. If you li 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A powerful female prime minister × A spirited young general

3. 803 晴 Clear Skies Stretch Far, and Fragrant Grass Grows Lush 晴川历历芳草萋 Xu Tinglan叙亭兰Fantastical Romance475k WordsCompleted [One True Pairing + Growing-Together Romance + A Powerful Partnership + Ensemble of Women] Main couple: A powerful prince of a different surname vs. the legitimate daughter of a military family, a young commandery princess Red robes against white snow. A woman’s body fell from a cliff as a red-eyed man shouted, “Qiqi, no!” Qiqi looked at the tall man walking toward her, as if he had crossed the endless passage of time and the vast changes of the world to reach her. She was calm and restrained, w 91Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Ancient Chinese romance, no system, no cheat codes. 1. A high-ranking, powerful prince from a different surname vs. The legitimate daughter of a military family. 2. A cunning and scheming minister vs. A delicate and beautiful woman.

4. 804 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 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Purely classical Chinese text, no reincarnation or time travel, the female protagonist is quirky and also possesses medical skills.

5. 805 我 My Brother and I Both Transmigrated 我和哥哥都穿越了 Xu Tinglan叙亭兰Ancient Romance503k WordsCompleted [Powerful hero humbles himself + Both leads are each other’s only one] You returned from a faraway place, your smile unchanged, as though it still carried the sweet fragrance of plum blossoms. I asked you, “The climate and customs there can’t have been very pleasant, can they?” But you answered calmly, “Wherever my heart finds peace is my home.” Zhang Heng looked at her intently and said, “Yuer, your tears are more precious to me than anything.” “Every drop feels like blood from my own heart.” 938Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 806 红 The Mist of the Dream of the Red Chamber 红楼梦雾 Wen Hai Shi Bei文海十贝Female-Channel Fanfiction33k WordsCompleted Lin Daiyu and her father, Lin Ruhai, are both brought back to life. They reclaim their family's assets from the Jia household and return to Suzhou. The lovestruck Jia Baoyu insists on going with them, determined to love only Sister Lin in this life. Even when Miaoyu hints that she is willing to become his concubine, he remains steadfast in his devotion to Daiyu. At last, their love reaches perfection... 51Reads—Score—Shelves

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7. 807 今 The Little Fool Has Me Wrapped Around Their Finger Again Today 今天也被小傻子拿捏了 Mumu Qi沐沐柒Ancient Romance109k WordsCompleted [Tsundere, Slightly Rakeish, Spoiled Young Nobleman × Sweet, Adorable, Clingy Little Bunny] Pei Silan was born the most dazzling young rake in the imperial capital. Brilliant and talented, yet arrogant and overbearing, he once rescued Jiang Youning, the Empress Dowager’s adopted daughter, from drowning. Like a little bunny, the “little fool” clung to him, grinding his ink, cooking for him, sewing him sachets... She did whatever he asked and followed his every lead. But Pei Silan only thought of 40Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 808 娘 The Consort’s Laid-Back Daily Life 娘娘的佛系日常 Springtime Sweet Orange春日甜橙Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [A lazy, carefree little schemer who just wants to lie flat + historical fantasy + palace intrigue + heroine devoted to one man, hero not devoted to one woman] The charming and clever favorite consort Lin Jingran refuses to work herself to the bone. She’s got the Noble Imperial Consort position lined up, and plans to enjoy the drama and lie flat her way to becoming Empress. Family? She’s a treasured darling of her family, too. The emperor? He openly favors her and helps her navigate palace intr 1.5kReads—Score—Shelves

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   The daily life of the emperor and his beloved concubine. The female lead is openly favored by the emperor from the very first chapter, rising through the ranks from a second-rank concubine to a noble consort and finally an imperial noble consort. Later, she receives exclusive favor. She is the male lead's "white moonlight" (ideal love), and the two are childhood sweethearts. They are straightforward and avoid misunderstandings, are intelligent, and the story is lighthearted, joyful, and filled with a gentle, flowing daily life. A million words long, happy ending, completed, a palace intrigue novel. Read the latest chapter directly. No melodrama, no naivety, no love-obsessed characters, an arranged marriage followed by love, a humorous and sweet ancient romance novel, no cheat codes, no system.

9. 809 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 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   She and the emperor's younger brother were childhood sweethearts, but she was forcibly summoned to the palace by the emperor.

10. 810 细 Fine Rain, Soft Light 细雨湿流光 A Qi7阿柒7Ancient Romance229k WordsCompleted Just as a long-awaited love finally cleared the gloom that had settled over her heart, and she at last decided to accept his feelings, she suddenly discovered that this love had been built on lies from the very beginning... Shen Wan was a gentle young woman from the water towns of Jiangnan. She waited desperately for her fiancé for three years, only to receive word that he had died on the battlefield. Resilient as she was, she pulled herself together, carrying her longing for her “late husband 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A pure historical romance. The heir of a noble family falls in love at first sight with the daughter of a merchant from Jiangnan. He loves and protects her, yet he deceives her at every turn, preventing her from finding the truth...

11. 811 所 The One I Waited For Was No Human 所等非人 Where the Whales Fall, No One Is There鲸落不在Ancient Romance201k WordsCompleted Su Momo has spent three years alone in an empty house, only to be met with betrayal. She resolutely decides to divorce and refuses to remain a woman trapped in a cage. Seventh Prince: Good for you. That’s exactly what you should do! Jiang Beilin: I said I’d make you my secondary wife. She saved my life, so why are you so jealous? Su Momo: Get lost! If anyone wants to be the fool who gets taken advantage of, let them. I’m done putting up with this. When she returns home, she is devastated to lear 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ancient romance novel, now complete!

12. 812 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 3Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist always worried about her two-year-old sister. When she was sold, she secretly slipped her candy and was still thinking about saving money to redeem her sister! This sisterly love is so touching! She worked hard in the Marquis's mansion to save money, and every time she touched the hidden silver coins, she had hope that she could save enough money to take her sister out of her misery!

13. 813 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 9kReads8.9Score947Shelves

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    This is the only book I recommend. I hate clichéd stories, but this book has all sorts of plot twists, which is right up my alley. The characters are also great. I recommend it to everyone!

14. 814 大 The Great Song’s Starch Sausages: The Pushcart Queen Is Always Busy 大宋淀粉肠，小推车一姐很忙 Starry Sky Beyond the Curtains窗帘外的星空Ancient Romance252k WordsOngoing [No romance + System + pocket dimension + satisfying wish fulfillment + career-focused plot] Shen Nianxi transmigrates into the body of a lovesick village girl from the historical era of Emperor Renzong. The original owner's corpse had already gone stiff, but Shen Nianxi's arrival brings her back to life. Just as she prepares to accept that she has transmigrated, she discovers that her new family is desperately poor. Even their thin rice porridge is rationed grain by grain. Shen Nianxi feels 16Reads—Score—Shelves

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    When a modern food blogger travels back to the Northern Song Dynasty! The female protagonist makes her fortune with starch sausages, develops a membership system and delivery service, and brings modern business to life in ancient times—it's incredibly satisfying!

15. 815 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 2.4kReads—Score100Shelves

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    This ancient romance novel is an absolute must-read! It starts with the protagonist being pampered and raised by others, then transitions into a power struggle. It features an arranged marriage that blossoms into love, a sweet and carefree romance, a group of devoted lovers, power struggles, a love triangle, and a touch of political intrigue – all the essential elements are there! The male lead is gentle and doting, the second male lead is a crazy and forceful lover, and there's also a mysterious bodyguard and a loyal senior brother – a top-tier cast! The female lead rises to become the most beloved character, amidst constant power struggles, a sweet and satisfying story! I'm already hooked, everyone, go check it out!

16. 816 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 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The plot has a relatively short romantic subplot.

17. 817 楼 Between Towers and Misty Rain 楼台烟雨间 Liu Shuiyue刘水月Ancient Romance149k WordsOngoing [Turbulent times + medicine + court intrigue + personal growth + two strong leads + fast-paced + sweet at first, angsty later + a later-stage battle for love + a refreshingly straightforward plot] [A gifted young physician who knows how to read the situation vs. a cold-blooded prince with unfathomable depths] I only meant to save a badly injured man on a whim. Who knew that one act would drag me straight into the storms of court politics? Wait, what is going on here... The Second Prince wants 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I was frantically searching for books, and then I stumbled upon this gem! The female lead's character is absolutely amazing; you won't find a character like this anywhere else online. She's funny, smart, and has a hidden identity—I won't spoil it yet. And the male lead—once you read it, you'll understand why he's so good to the female lead. The whole book is free of melodrama; it's all plot twists, a blend of pure romance and political intrigue set against a chaotic backdrop. But as the saying goes, "Heroes emerge in chaotic times," and the female lead has an incredibly broad perspective. The author's design of the political intrigue is meticulously logical, and all the plot holes are seamlessly resolved! The twists and turns will surprise you! You absolutely must read it! This newly updated version is fantastic—the setting is so fresh! Everyone, please read it!! It's absolutely amazing!

18. 818 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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    This is purely a historical romance novel. It truly shows that you looked down on me in the past, and you are unworthy of me now—Your Majesty, you can't see flowers in ashes. 🌸

19. 819 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 53Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    Is it okay if the main character is a pure ancient person, but some minor supporting characters are time travelers?

20. 820 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.” 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Purely historical romance, no cheat codes, female protagonist with growth as she progresses.

21. 821 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 976Reads8.7Score109Shelves

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    In today's fast-paced life, we often yearn to return to a simpler, more poetic era. *The Little Second Wife* is a high-quality romance novel that can transport you through time, allowing you to experience life in ancient times. The author uses delicate strokes to depict a love story set in feudal society, telling the tale of how the heroine finds true love and self-worth in a world that values ​​social status and family hierarchy. The book's charm lies in its exploration beyond a simple love story; it delves deeper into the theme of female growth. The heroine gradually matures from an innocent girl into a strong and independent woman, her experiences filled with wisdom and courage, her choices and perseverance deeply moving. Furthermore, the book interweaves many philosophical vignettes, making the story both heartwarming and thought-provoking. For readers who enjoy immersing themselves in a rich, ancient cultural atmosphere, appreciating classical beauty, and experiencing deeply moving emotional entanglements, *The Little Second Wife* is undoubtedly an unmissable reading journey. It will take you on a unique journey through the human condition, allowing you to feel a long-lost sense of peace and warmth. If you are looking for a work that is both touching and enlightening, *The Little Second Wife* is the perfect choice. I hope that everyone who opens this book will find their own inspiration and emotion within it.

22. 822 洺 Ming Shuyuan 洺舒缘 Mo Kou Mo Shu墨蔻墨书Ancient Romance1.2M WordsOngoing Disillusioned with real life and lacking motivation, Lin Shu reluctantly agrees to a blind date under pressure from her parents, who are eager for her to marry. But when she wakes up, she finds herself in a strange world. Not only is she chased by people, she is also attacked by beasts. While searching for a way out of the mountains, Lin Shu encounters the injured Gu Siming. Hoping to figure out what kind of world she is in, she uses helping Gu Siming recover as an excuse to follow him as he sea 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is an ongoing series, updated daily, and may not be finished even by the end of the year. Readers with patience are welcome to follow along. If you like it, please leave a review!

23. 823 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 23Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The book review section for this book is uniformly written: "Red Bean Baby, Auntie needs a blessing too! Click me! Click me!"

24. 824 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 —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A top-tier dual-transmigration destiny! A carefree and elegant young lady from the capital city unexpectedly discovers that the powerful Lord Gu is actually her mortal enemy from a past life. The pull of fate is so intense that it's practically divine!

25. 825 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 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The third prince of Nan Yin and the princess of Xi Rong conspire to seize the throne of the Eastern Palace!

26. 826 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 initially thought it was just another cliché reincarnation story, but I couldn't stop reading! Bai Suzhen drinks the potion of forgetfulness and loses her memory, becoming Zhu Yingtai, while Xu Xian retains his memories and becomes Liang Shanbo. Their interactions at the academy are incredibly sweet, but the forced marriage scene with the Ma family really tugged at my heartstrings. Thankfully, his unwavering devotion awakens her memories, and the two overcome their tribulations together. This journey from the celestial realm to the mortal world, their mutual devotion, is so perfect it almost brings tears to my eyes!

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