Pure Historical Romance 纯古代言情。

1. 351 退 After Breaking Off the Engagement, This Princess Stops Pretending 退婚后，本公主不装了 Gardenia Milk Foam栀栀奶芙Ancient Romance486k WordsCompleted [Household intrigue + secret identity + everyone’s darling + true and false heirs + mutual devotion + scumbag chases his wife to the crematorium, but never wins her back] A wealthy merchant’s only daughter arrives in Rongcheng. She’s young, beautiful, and rich. Madam Xi of the Xi family has her eye on the girl’s dowry. But the eldest Xi son looks down on her, even as he plans to take her for everything she’s worth. The second Xi son looks down on her too. To avoid the marriage, he drugs her and 5.7kReads9.1Score1.1kShelves
2. 352 娱 Queen of Gossip in the Entertainment Industry! The Ancient Legitimate Daughter Is Gorgeous and Daring 娱乐圈话题女王！古代嫡女美又飒 Ying Meng嬴梦Modern Romance781k WordsCompleted [Ancient-to-Modern Transmigration + Sweet Romance + Devoted Couple + Strong Heroine and Hero + Satisfying Read + Everyone's Favorite + Showbiz + Face-Slapping the Scum] [Noble and Refined Eldest Legitimate Daughter VS Pure and Aloof Heartthrob Actor with a Hopeless Romantic Streak] Jiang Wan was the treasured eldest legitimate daughter of the Duke Dingguo's household, raised with every luxury. But after dying suddenly, she opened her eyes to find herself a struggling actress with a scandalous re 1.5kReads9.3Score188Shelves
3. 353 与 I Am at Odds with the Dog of a Crown Prince 与狗太子势不两立 Li Zhiyuyu栗芝鱼鱼Ancient Romance303k WordsCompleted [A combative couple + married first, fall in love later + both leads untouched + happy ending] [Huo Tangyue, an easygoing aristocratic lady who always gets even × Xiao Shizhao, a composed, calculating Crown Prince with a loyal-dog side] Everyone in the Chancellor’s residence knows that Huo Tangyue, the Chancellor’s legitimate daughter, and Crown Prince Xiao Shizhao are enemies. Huo Tangyue once swore that if Xiao Shizhao ever fell into her hands, she’d slap him twice and kick him three times. I 1.6kReads—Score194Shelves

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   Purely ancient Chinese romance, arranged marriage that blossoms into love.

4. 354 小 The Beloved Daughter of a Modest Household 小户嫡女的富贵盛宠 Jade Gourd玉葫芦Ancient Romance355k WordsCompleted The mighty lord had earned great merit by capturing the thief. Wasn’t he her lifesaver? When he came to ask for her hand in marriage, everyone said they were a match made in heaven. No one knew that she, a hostage, had nearly been “sacrificed.” Unable to defy her parents’ wishes, she married him anyway. She planned to make the best of it, but after the wedding, he spoiled her so much that she was positively floating. Then one day, she woke from her dream. The scheming hypocrite had come to deliv 30Reads8.5Score154Shelves

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   Everyone praised his extraordinary bravery and skill in capturing thieves. When he came to propose marriage, everyone said it was a match made in heaven. Only the female lead herself knows that she, as a hostage, was almost "sacrificed" [almost crying][almost crying]. She couldn't disobey her parents' wishes, so she still got married. She originally planned to just give up and make do, but who knew that he would give her the title of general's wife.

5. 355 风 The Wind Rises, the Geese Return Through the Snow 风起雁归雪 Yi Du依独Historical209k WordsCompleted She was renowned throughout the land for her talent, yet her life was full of misfortune. Born into a family of scholars, she was nurtured by her father's profound learning. But after he offended the powerful, she was forced to flee to Jiangnan. Her first love was as beautiful as a dream, yet as dazzling and fleeting as fireworks. Then war swept across the land, and she fell into the hands of the Xiongnu, forced to leave her homeland for twelve years. By some twist of fate, every man she met lov 25Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This book features Cai Wenji as the main character and is very historically accurate. The fictional love story between Cai Wenji and Zhao Yun is both heart-wrenching and sweet. [Smile]

6. 356 龙 She Who Sits on the Dragon Throne 龙椅上的她 Wu Qiongxiao吴琼小Ancient Romance198k WordsCompleted A new story is here! Come read my work on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 19Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I've read this book, the love story between the Empress and the Regent, at least three times already.

7. 357 娇 Cherished in Her Emerald Skirt 娇宠翠裙腰 Ju Nan He居南河Ancient Romance648k WordsCompleted He was afflicted with a love poison, and so fell deeply in love with her. She, too, was hopelessly caught in his web of affection. But one day, the woman who had poisoned him appeared, only to discover that she had paved the way for someone else. Once the poison was cured, the husband who had once cherished her above all else stood before her, his eyes stripped of tenderness and affection, filled only with coldness and indifference. He asked icily, “Who are you?” 30Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Pure ancient romance

8. 358 莫 Mo Xia Yusu Chuan 莫下御宿川 Yan Yi雁弋Ancient Romance252k WordsOngoing In Chang'an during the Tianbao era, lanterns shone as brightly as daylight, and music and singing filled the city. In a secluded mansion in Chongren Ward, the young Guo Yun awoke from a startling dream. Amid the splendor and prosperity, she glimpsed the warmth and coldness of human nature; within the deep courtyards of a grand residence, she came to know the joys and sorrows of honor and disgrace. Beneath the lanterns of the Shangyuan Festival, beside the spring waters of Qujiang, and amid the b 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Immersed in the splendor of the Tang Dynasty, a young girl from Chongrenfang is suddenly jolted awake by a dream. In the luxurious courtyard, she experiences human relationships and witnesses the rise and fall of the dynasty, witnessing firsthand the epic tale of Chang'an's rise and fall.

9. 359 此 Chang'an of This World 此间长安 Gu Yanqing顾砚青Ancient Romance353k WordsOngoing A lifetime in a frail body, half a life among books. After an unexpected long sleep, he wakes in the Tang dynasty, during the Zhenguan era. Young Lin Chen has nothing to his name and a life as insignificant as a blade of grass. The moment he opens his eyes, he falls into a deadly predicament. In his previous life, he was confined to a sickbed, unable to live freely. In this life, even if he must walk through the mud, he will make every step shine. He will neither curry favor with the powerful no 29Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Chang'an was the center of the world, a place where all nations came to pay tribute—the fourth year of the Zhenguan era.

10. 360 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 165Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Pure ancient romance short stories

11. 361 凤 Phoenix Beauty 凤娇 Maodou danko毛豆dankoAncient Romance439k WordsCompleted Su Feng, the eldest daughter of the second branch of the Su family, is betrothed by the Empress Dowager to Yuan Chenghao, the third young master of Prince Rui’s household. She has no choice but to bid farewell to her beloved grandmother and marry into the prince’s household with her family’s blessings. Yuan Chenghao is a notorious playboy in the capital. Though handsome and charming, he spends his nights carousing among women. Unhappy with the arranged marriage, he argues with Su Feng on their w 5kReads8.5Score430Shelves

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    No rebirth or time travel, no cheat codes or overpowered abilities, original ancient people, not a clean romance novel, not a wish-fulfillment novel, please do not read if you mind.

12. 362 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 73Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 363 新 The Bride Was Cruelly Abandoned, Only to Discover She Was Pregnant 新娘惨被抛弃，怎料肚中已有娃 Fang Yao芳遥Ancient Romance464k WordsCompleted There was no warmth on her wedding night, only her in-laws' taunts and her husband's indifference. Afterward, her mother-in-law sent her to the countryside without consulting anyone. She was given dozens of acres of land and two elderly servants, and from then on, no one bothered with her. She knew her husband's family didn't want her back, and her heart had grown cold toward them too. But just when she'd finally settled in, she realized that after only one night, she was pregnant with the child 53.3kReads9.0Score3.9kShelves
14. 364 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
15. 365 山 The Moon Shines on the Mountain 山有明月 Kui Ziqi夔子期Ancient Romance272k WordsCompleted [Sweet and versatile merchant heroine vs. sickly, scheming Prince Beijing] No transmigration or rebirth, a pure historical romance + marriage before love + both leads are faithful + two powerful leads + sweet romance + fictional setting Bound by a marriage contract, their lives entwined for good. He is ruthless, and so is she. From plotting against each other to understanding one another, they unravel layers of mystery and carefully plan every move, solving an old case and seizing the throne. 259Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    This one is a pure ancient Chinese romance, no time travel, no reincarnation, no white moonlight, no angst, and it's all good! It's already completed, so go for it! A marriage contract leads from mutual scheming to mutual understanding. He's ruthless, and she's ruthless too, each plotting their way to overturn old cases and seize power. Two strong protagonists, both pretending to be weak while actually being strong, multiple identities, and both are virgins.

16. 366 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 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Pure ancient Chinese romance

17. 367 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

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    Pure ancient romance!

18. 368 星 Stars Fill the Sky, the Moon Shines Cold 星满天月泠泠 It's Xier是夕尔吖Ancient Romance200k WordsCompleted She transmigrates by chance and becomes the only daughter of the Nanrong household. Sensitive and perceptive, she values love and loyalty. In this unfamiliar era, she tirelessly searches for the meaning of her existence, never realizing that love has quietly etched itself into her heart. He is cool and composed, with eyes as deep as the sea. Yet the moment he meets her, his heart stirs like a thousand rippling waves. He falls in love at first sight, content to protect her in silence. When they m 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a wonderful and complete novel. It's a very enjoyable read and I highly recommend it!

19. 369 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 179Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    This is a heartwarming rebirth story, free from scheming and melodramatic romance. The protagonist simply wants to live a peaceful life in a prosperous world, and his interactions with old friends after reuniting are warm and healing, leaving you feeling soft-hearted after reading.

20. 370 捡 The Pitiful Little One I Brought Home Is Spoiled Rotten 捡回来的小可怜被娇养了 Chen Wanquan陈万全Two Male Leads219k WordsCompleted [Female-led romance. She rescues him, then they fall in love. Mutual pampering in everyday life. A slow, steady relationship. One-on-one, happy ending] Reader's guide: GB does not mean a matriarchal society. The platform automatically tagged this as a story with two male leads. Liu Qiaoniang had a scar on her face and immense strength. She was the town's famous female butcher, and at twenty-six, no one had married her. Zhang Wenyun's family had fallen on hard times. With a limp and his face cake 716Reads8.1Score116Shelves

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    A blend of historical romance and slice-of-life sweetness! From initial dislike to genuine affection! From their first meeting to mutual healing, the delicate and touching transformation of their relationship is truly heartwarming. [Heart emoji]

21. 371 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 from 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."

22. 372 重 Reborn as a Discarded Marquise, I Swap Bodies with the Mad Emperor 重生侯门弃妇，和疯批皇帝互穿了 Song Huasheng宋华笙Ancient Romance178k WordsOngoing [Body Swap + Sweet Romance + Tyrant + Madness + Satisfying Revenge + Devoted Couple] The neglected wife of a marquis's heir has actually swapped bodies with a mad tyrant! In the sixth year of her marriage, Jiang Yunge was murdered by her husband and her beloved cousin, who had joined forces against her. Reborn, Jiang Yunge swore to make the treacherous pair pay for their crimes in blood. But before she could even make a move, she swapped bodies with the emperor! The first time they swapped bo 338Reads—Score117Shelves

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    ✨①The most awkward moments after Jiang Yunge and Qin Yuan swapped bodies were bathing and changing. She closed her eyes in the hot spring, too afraid to look, while he stood awkwardly in front of the tub, causing a blunder every time they swapped bodies. But it was also because of this swap that he learned she was trapped in the Marquis's mansion, and she learned he suffered from anorexia and headaches. One sought justice for her, and the other helped him alleviate his old ailment.

23. 373 不 Nothing More Than That 不过尔尔 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance400k WordsCompleted Er’er is a weak little immortal. She can’t fight monsters, and she can’t meditate either. With barely eight hundred years of cultivation, she loses it all the moment she ascends to the Ninth Heaven. But she has the gift of foresight. She knows that one day, the man before her will destroy heaven and earth and slaughter every living thing. Before he turns demonic, she must bind her little life tightly to his. Li Ye is a powerful High God. He ranks first at fighting monsters, first at meditati 7kReads9.4Score1.2kShelves

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    🍓🍓🍓Addictive, binge-watching, super short stories, perfect for bedtime reading, sleep soundly all night! 1⃣️ On the eve of becoming a goddess, Mu Zhi had a wet dream? It felt incredibly real, and that would be fine, just a little embarrassing. But during the physical exam, she discovered her virginity mark was missing! OMG, is this fate against her? Later, after escaping, she discovered that whatever she dreamed about would manifest in her body. In her dream, someone drew a flower on her shoulder, and a flower appeared on her shoulder...

24. 374 锦 The Splendid Matriarch System: The Heir Can Hear My Thoughts 锦绣主母系统：世子听到我心声 Little Lingjiang小令姜Ancient Romance740k WordsOngoing (Sweet romance with an old-school feel + maid rises through the ranks + System golden finger + hears people’s thoughts + palace and household intrigue + a little political scheming + 1v1 + both leads are devoted to each other) (Don’t overthink the logic or bring your brain. The setting borrows from history but is entirely fictional, so don’t compare it to actual history.) (The male lead appears late. The heroine grows over time; she isn’t an invincible powerhouse from the start.) After transmigr 64Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    Although it's a time-travel story, it's very much a traditional Chinese romance! A sweet story! The mutual attraction between the male and female leads is super sweet and there are no downsides! The male lead's family is incredibly virtuous and upright! The male lead is a super gentleman, a really good person, almost perfect, and he respects the female lead a lot! He's not the type to flirt around or look down on the female lead because of his status.

25. 375 皇 Has the Noble Consort Left Qirong Palace Today? 皇贵妃今天出栖容宫了吗？ Xiaoman Crisp小满酥Ancient Romance528k WordsCompleted [☆No transmigration, no rebirth, and no pristine couples] [☆The romance develops gradually] Everyone in the palace knew that the person they must never offend was neither the pampered and fiery Noble Consort Hui nor the peerlessly beautiful Consort Cen, but Noble Consort Zhe of Qirong Palace, Lady Fucha. A consort's guide to survival: If you want to get ahead, never provoke the lady of Qirong Palace. She was the emperor's first woman, his companion and confidante since their youth; the mother 15kReads9.3Score1.3kShelves

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    Purely historical romance, the first one is still being serialized, the other two are already completed.

26. 376 抄 After the Confiscation, the Most Beautiful Woman Is Seized by a Powerful Minister 抄家后，第一美人被权臣强取豪夺 Yang Si Si杨姒姒Ancient Romance507k WordsCompleted [Political Intrigue + Romance + Coercive Love + Powerful Male Lead and Vulnerable Female Lead + Obsessively Possessive Hero] A resilient, beautiful heroine versus a calculating, ruthless hero An imperial edict sends Chancellor Qing Heng to prison, where he dies by suicide, supposedly out of guilt. His entire family is executed, and his only daughter, Qing Yan, is forced into servitude and sent to the Entertainment Bureau. Those of servile status are made to serve and entertain others, as prostit 33.6kReads8.8Score4.5kShelves

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    No time travel, no rebirth, no system, pure ancient romance.

27. 377 春 Springtide Beguiles the Sun 春棠醉日 Crispy Fried Tianqi酥炸田七Ancient Romance232k WordsCompleted Clear-headed, clever maid X imposing, mighty general [Historical Romance + Sweet and Doting + Native Female Lead + Devoted Couple + Everyday Maid Life] Tang Yu is the personal maid of Gu Mian, the General of Changning. She once saved Gu Mian’s life and endured hardship alongside him, so he promised to reward her generously. Tang Yu thinks her hard days are over. Surely Gu Mian’s reward will be gold, silver, and a grand house. But who could have guessed that a strange dream would tell her the rew 193Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    It's a bit melodramatic, but the writing is good.

28. 378 智 Wise Men Avoid Love, and the Noble Consort Wants No Responsibility 智者不入爱河，贵妃不想负责 Uncle Luo洛叔叔Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Being a beggar would be better than being in the harem. Shen Qing is despairing over her current identity. The female lead won't appear for another two years, and Shen Qing is the lowest-ranking consort in the male lead's harem. Her father is useless, and she has neither money nor power. It seems her only option is to wait for the emperor's favor. To make matters worse, she has a face that attracts trouble. If she fights for influence, she has no leverage; if she doesn't, she'll just get bullied 42.4kReads9.5Score5.1kShelves
29. 379 太 The Crown Prince Is Irresistible 太子哥哥真香 Cured Pork and Peas腊肉豌豆Ancient Romance788k WordsCompleted Su Ming'an was born frail because she was premature, and was taken to her family’s old home in Jiazhou to recuperate as a child. Years later, her father and brothers bring her back to the capital at thirteen, only to discover that the delicate girl they remembered is remarkably skilled at martial arts, has superhuman strength, knows medicine, and can break curses... Gu Jingyi is noble by birth, yet surrounded by enemies, and his claim to the Crown Prince’s position hangs by a thread. The thirtee 8.6kReads9.1Score1kShelves

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    The female lead is stunningly beautiful, skilled in medicine, possesses immense strength, and has high martial arts prowess. The male lead, the crown prince, is deeply in love with her!

30. 380 女 The Female General Turns Out to Be Surprisingly Delicate and Soft 女将军竟然意外身娇体软 Tan Shigu Mo覃施谷莫Ancient Romance250k WordsCompleted [Marriage before love + female general + comic antics + faked death + winning back his wife + rock-solid values] “Minister Bai, all the men of the Ye family are dead. General Ye's only condition is that you marry her. I want you to do as she wishes and marry her, then work with me from within. Only then can you avenge your Bai family.” Bai Cen went through with the very thing he despised most. He buried his feelings for the childhood sweetheart he had loved for years and married Ye Zhiyang. “I n 1Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 381 天 The World’s First Bride 天下第一嫁 Moonrise in the Clouds月出云Ancient Romance624k WordsCompleted She was the greatest female scholar in the Celestial Dynasty and the first female official in the imperial court: Bai Suxuan. A merciless fire and the accusation that she had burned herself to death to evade punishment brought her back from hell. Three years later, she became Qin Jiu, the infamous demoness of the Tianchen Sect. She practices forbidden, heaven-defying arts, trains young men, seduces her imperial uncle, toys with powerful officials, brings down favored concubines, and bullies nobl 595Reads9.4Score107Shelves

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    Pure ancient romance, slightly angsty throughout, happy ending.

32. 382 娇 After the Pampered Concubine Fakes Her Death and Disappears, the Obsessive Emperor Loses Control 娇娇外室死遁后，偏执帝王失控了 To the Late Hours致晚Ancient Romance276k WordsCompleted [Forceful possession + forced love + groveling pursuit after losing her + sweet romance] Before leaving Huaiyang, Jiang Ying thought she would marry a good man and live a happy, fulfilling life. She never expected that she had long since become Prince Pei Yan's possession. Her fiancé is trapped in a prison cell and has only a few days left to live. Desperate with worry, Jiang Ying can only hope someone will clear his name. In her daze, Crown Prince Pei Yan appears before her. The usually dignifi 282Reads7.2Score—Shelves

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    Come on over, don't miss out! All you ladies who love historical romance, gather here! The man Jiang Ying accidentally saved years ago is now trying to force himself on her as her wife. What will happen next?

33. 383 表 The Cousin Is Going on a Matchmaking Date, and the Heir Is Panicking 表姑娘要去相看，世子他慌了 Yu Yu禹予Ancient Romance492k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance] [Both Leads Are Each Other’s First] [Happy Ending] [Both Leads Are Natives of the Era] [Gentle, Refined Heir Apparent × Cool, Elegant Cousin] Orphaned and without anyone to rely on, with wolves circling all around her, young Shi Jianli had no choice but to travel to the capital and seek refuge with her aunt. She became the second branch’s cousin, staying as a guest at the Duke of Anguo’s residence. When she came of age, her aunt found her a match. But the second branch’s concubin 34.9kReads9.3Score4.6kShelves

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    Pure ancient Chinese romance, no rebirth, no time travel, no system [Sweet and doting][Both leads are virgins][Happy Ending][Both leads are ancient people][Gentle and refined prince × aloof and elegant cousin]

34. 384 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 28Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 385 大 The Silly Girl's Thoughts Slip Out, and the Abstinent Power Minister Forces His Love on Her 大黄丫头漏心声，禁欲权臣强制爱 That Didn't Even Shake Me这都没振到Ancient Romance108k WordsOngoing [Male rivals competing for her + everyone is pure in body and heart + they can hear her thoughts + forced romance] [A cast of crazed rivals in a battlefield of love + a universally adored heroine who never suffers] Jiang Li hasn't even laid eyes on the emperor, yet she's already become Empress Dowager. A widow for life? No way! On the outside, the young Empress Dowager is dignified and untouchable. On the inside, surrounded by stunning ministers, her mind is full of filthy thoughts. [The young G 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    After the palace coup, the female protagonist inexplicably becomes the Empress Dowager, ruling from behind the curtain and surrounded by powerful ministers. Her true feelings are fully exposed, and she is favored by the sickly chief minister, the aloof national advisor, and the ascetic censor in turn.

36. 386 琅 The Ballad of Langhua 琅华引 Xue You雪虠Ancient Romance280k WordsCompleted My new book finally got a rating! New books always start with a low score, so I hope the initial rating won’t put you off reading it! I’d also like to thank everyone who left me a review 🥰 Mad, vicious beauty × Ice-cold, chaste nobleman · Both Reborn, Love and Hate · A Chaotic Romance of Wei-Jin-Era Elegance The heroine is a truly unhinged beauty: vain, lecherous, playful, and utterly unhinged in everything she does. She’s wicked, but dazzlingly open about it. The hero is an untouchable flowe 2.9kReads8.1Score245Shelves
37. 387 愿 I’d Be Content to Serve at Her Feet: I’ll Make My Lord Empress 愿为裙下臣之奉主为帝 I Am No Virtuous Woman妾非良人Ancient Romance367k WordsCompleted Political intrigue + romance (the leads aren’t each other’s first, and there are no obstacles in the way. This is definitely not a road to kindergarten). The sweetest romance ever!!! She teases him, and he tells her she has no manners or shame. Then she stops pursuing him, and he panics. 81Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Purely classical Chinese, fast-paced, everyone who comes will benefit.

38. 388 金 Jinling, Where the Evening Sky Grows Clear 金陵重晚晴 Still Remembering Sky-Blue Porcelain犹忆天青瓷Ancient Romance307k WordsCompleted Shen Zhiyan, heir to the Duke of Dingguo, is as bright and clear as the moon, and as gentle as jade. He has always been the finest man in the world in the eyes of his niece, Wen Yin. From the age of eight, Wen Yin lived with Shen Zhiyan in her maternal grandfather’s home, the Duke of Dingguo’s residence. The two grew deeply attached, spending their days together, but after she came of age, she no longer wanted to call him Uncle. Her feelings were secret but sincere, yet their love was painful an 63Reads—Score—Shelves

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    An ensemble piece featuring four couples, each with their own sweet moments. It's so captivating, you'll be hooked!

39. 389 少 Lord Shaoqing 少卿大人 Meng Xixi萌晞晞Ancient Romance234k WordsCompleted Although Shen Liuting was the eldest daughter of the prime minister’s household, she had an unusual dream: to travel through every kingdom and write a book about her journeys. On her fifteenth birthday, Shen Liuting packed her bags in the middle of the night, took her banknotes, and really did leave the country. That journey lasted a full three years... When Shen Liuting returned home on her eighteenth birthday, her parents told her they had already found her a fiancé and even had their birth da 871Reads9.3Score111Shelves

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    A high-quality ancient romance novel, so much fun! / Completed and published 🔥 The female lead boasts, "I'd rather sweep the streets than marry someone!" And her father actually makes her sweep the streets, haha! [Admiration][Cool] Female lead: "Lord Shaoqing, please marry me."

40. 390 爹 Dad, Turn Off the Lights! Your Daughter’s Back with Someone She Snatched! 爹，快关灯，女儿抢人回来了！ A Few Grains三两粒Ancient Romance181k WordsCompleted The second installment, Dad, Open the Door! Your Daughter's Back with a Baby 2, starts updating on May Day! The most earth-shattering thing Lu Xiaoshuang has ever done was probably steal her cousin's live-in husband. Her cousin, Lu Xiaoxue, had spent a fortune to recruit a live-in husband. She planned to inspect the goods first, then register their marriage with the authorities. After stealing him, Lu Xiaoshuang registered the marriage first, then held the wedding ceremony. A few days later, she 1.2kReads—Score127Shelves

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    It's a great book, and all the comments are from real people. This is my first time recommending it. Feel free to leave a comment!

41. 391 妩 A Shadow Without a Trace 妩影妩踪 Mumu Writes at Leisure木木等闲写Ancient Romance168k WordsOngoing [Transmigration, soul transmigration, substitute romance, two first loves, a general who takes what he wants, obsessive male lead, two men vying for one woman, tragic historical romance, court intrigue, household power struggles, a heroine who saves herself, legitimate daughter, playing the fool to fool the tiger, careful planning at every turn] One night as husband and wife, half a lifetime of old dreams. Deep in Shen Lingwu's heart was Xie Zhilan, the gentle and refined young man she once lov 29Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The modern-day soul transmigrates into the body of a noble family's eldest daughter, already engaged to a gentle scholar, only to be spotted by a cold-faced general with immense power. Because her features bear a striking resemblance to someone she knows, the general forcefully betroths her to a concubine. The heroine, defiant to the death, meticulously plots her escape. A complex web of power struggles, twisted relationships, and a tragic love story unfolds, creating a gripping and increasingly addictive narrative.

42. 392 清 A Qing Dynasty Rebirth: The Big Shot Helps Me Win Over Zhen 清穿复仇，大佬助我谋禛心 Jia Xiaoqi嘉小麒Ancient Romance672k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + historical setting + sweet romance + court intrigue + a little household and harem drama + brotherhood] (Completed) I crossed three hundred years of time just to meet you, while you endured three hundred lonely years, waiting in vain for my return... Jianing wakes up one morning to find that she has transmigrated, and is forced to inherit the tragic memories of the original owner's final moments. Bullied and abused! Her belly cut open to save someone else's unborn child! The or 701Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Although it's a time-travel story, it's engaging and not frustrating at all. It's already over 400,000 reads, so feel free to jump in! The ancient romance is sweet but not cloying—absolutely fantastic! Anyone who likes time-travel stories must read this!!! I'm staying up all night reading it. Both the male and female leads are intelligent, and their relationship develops gradually, delicately and naturally. It's not a whirlwind romance from the start. Initially, the female lead is only after revenge, but seeing the male lead's concern for the people, she gradually feels sorry for him. The male lead initially suspects, observes, and tests her, then discovers her intelligence and integrity, personally mentoring her. Along the way, he's unconsciously drawn to her and falls in love. The relationship develops layer by layer, and the Fourth Prince's personality is historically accurate. Everything he does is to protect the female lead. In front of outsiders: cunning, deep, ruthless, and taciturn; in front of the female lead: unpredictable, this is his true nature! The brotherhood between the Fourth Prince and the Thirteenth Prince is also well-portrayed in this book—that brotherhood is very appealing!

43. 393 元 The Trueborn Daughter 元嫡 Flowers, Trees, and Bodhi花木菩提Ancient Romance582k WordsCompleted Li Qingluan, the only daughter of a mighty general, was at the age when girls first blossomed, gentle and lovely. On a warm afternoon, her radiant smile shone like a ray of sunlight into Emperor Liu Heng's heart, making this middle-aged man, cold and distant since childhood, realize for the first time that a woman could be so charming and adorable. But the girl before him was clearly still so young. The shy, tender way she said, “Your Majesty,” made his heart flutter despite himself... Many year 3.9kReads8.7Score312Shelves

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    Purely ancient Chinese romance novels in niche genres [Thinking]

44. 394 顶 After Taking the Heiress's Place, the Capital's Most Eligible Bachelor Sets His Sights on Me 顶替千金后，京城第一公子盯上我 Sleepless Whale不失眠鲸鱼Ancient Romance211k WordsCompleted [The Ice-Cold Beauty Goes Wild for Love | Push and Pull to the Limit | Combative Couple | Restraint | Unaware of Their Own Love | One-on-One] A Ling assumes another person’s identity to infiltrate the Duke’s manor. The task assigned to him is to use his prestigious status to marry Shen Heng. At first, the mission goes smoothly. But his cousin at the manor, the capital’s most celebrated young gentleman, may seem charming and carefree, yet he has already uncovered A Ling’s true origins in secret. 18Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This ancient romance novel really resonated with me. The female protagonist is clear-headed and resilient, enduring turmoil despite not being a true noblewoman. The top young master of the capital, who initially had someone else in his heart, gradually falls for her. There's no forced love at first sight; the misunderstandings, entanglements, and inner struggles are all vividly portrayed, making it very immersive. It's perfect for those who enjoy slow-burn romances.

45. 395 明 The Bright Moon Falls into Your Heart 明月落君心 Flowers, Trees, and Bodhi花木菩提Ancient Romance398k WordsCompleted Gao Yan, Prince of Jingbei, was twenty-five and still unmarried. He commanded an army of three hundred thousand and ruled from Jingbei City. The emperor feared his younger brother might rebel, and thought to marry him to Qin Fanghua, the empress's niece, so she could keep an eye on Jingbei for him. But he hadn't known that Qin Fanghua had already pledged herself to the crown prince and refused to go to the bitterly cold frontier of Jingbei. War flared again on the eastern border, and the Kingdom 3.9kReads8.2Score518Shelves
46. 396 案 Plum Blossom Notes on the Desk 案上梅笺 Second Young Master Dong of the Mausoleum of the First Emperor始皇陵的董二少Ancient Romance6k WordsCompleted Plum Blossom Notes on the Desk 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The plum blossoms on the desk remain unchanged year after year, and the ink on the paper is tender with every word. They are confidants, and also the people in their hearts. Mountains and rivers separate them, but letters are the bridge. Thousands of words are written down, but in the end, they refuse to openly express their feelings. The plum blossoms are credentialed, and the wind and moon are silent. This affection, as faint as a lingering fragrance, will not dissipate for a long time.

47. 397 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, 1.5kReads9.0Score178Shelves

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    It's packed with content! It's really great, I highly recommend watching it, I'm sure you'll like it too.

48. 398 亡 After My Kingdom Fell: The Tyrant Held Me by the Waist 亡国后：被暴君掐腰宠 A Wisp of Dandelion一缕蒲公英Ancient Romance390k WordsCompleted Main characters: Nangong Yi and Yuchi Jiong [Political intrigue + woman disguised as a man + fake crown prince, real princess + fallen kingdom + the general’s long road to winning her back] Nangong Yi disguises herself as a man and becomes the crown prince of Dongzhou, the late emperor’s only child, entrusted with great responsibilities. But she has no interest in the throne. To escape the imperial palace, she has no choice but to put on the act of a spoiled wastrel. In truth, the crown prince i 22Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Both books are finished and worth reading. The first one features a woman disguised as a man, a crown prince, and a great general. The second one is more angsty for the female lead, who is neglected and scorned from a young age, experiencing all sorts of misfortunes. It's a tearjerker. Both books have happy endings and are worth reading. [Thinking][Thinking]

49. 399 叹 Alas, the Present! 叹今朝！ A Wisp of Dandelion一缕蒲公英Ancient Romance414k WordsCompleted [Historical Fiction Only + No System or Golden Finger + Palace Intrigue and Political Scheming + Court Conflicts + Inspirational Strong Female Lead’s Growth] Key point: The heroine suffers terribly, and the story is very angsty. Read with caution! Mu Zhaozhao is the eldest daughter of the Chancellor’s household, but no one has cared about her since she was little. Her birth parents consider her a bringer of bad luck and leave her to fend for herself in the most remote courtyard of the residence. 452Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 400 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 20Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    A cunning empress dowager and a charming eunuch; a strong female lead, a satisfying read that's not at all frustrating.

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