Pure Historical Romance 纯古代言情。

1. 401 大 Grand Minister of Agriculture 大司农 Plain Robes, Pure Melody素衫清韵Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted When Xu Qingqi was sixteen, Heng Tang Pass fell. The northern Yi army swept south and massacred Quyang City, leaving her the only survivor of the Xu family. Crawling out from a pile of corpses, Xu Qingqi buried her family, said goodbye to the young man she had loved for years, and strapped on the Xu family's ancestral bronze sword. Carrying the hatred of her country and family, she resolutely wrote her name on the conscription rolls. From then on, she embarked on a blood-soaked path and never lo 528Reads9.0Score100Shelves

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   ① Joining the army ② Palace intrigue ③ Farming

2. 402 贵 The Noble Consort Drops the Act 贵妃她不装了 Wonderful, Puffed-Up Jade妙气鼓鼓的美玉Ancient Romance289k WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue]+ [System]+ [raising and training]+ [unhinged male lead]+ [love and hate]+ [yandere] After transmigrating into a book thirty-six times, Consort Shen Qingci decides to stop pretending. In the Cold Palace, she finds a child the world has forgotten. She plans to raise him into a weapon that will destroy the dynasty, but after thirteen years of relying on each other, she ends up giving her own heart away, too. When a task machine grows a heart, when a tool becomes the one she loves —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   See how the two went from loving each other to becoming adversaries.

3. 403 凉 Cool Moon, Frosty as Ice 凉月如霜 Zhi Man栀蛮Ancient Romance216k WordsCompleted Ning Qi’s fate was just like her name. She could not understand why the people closest to her treated her so cruelly, subjecting her to every kind of torment. Once, she too had hoped for salvation. But all she ever received was one hurt and torment after another. To her, hope was like moonlight: seemingly within reach, yet a thousand miles away. —Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 404 宫 Palace Intrigue: Starting with Pretending to Be Innocent 宫斗，从装纯开始 Round Round Pig圆圆猪Ancient Romance385k WordsCompleted To give her sister a peaceful life, Xiao Wu, who lived under other people's roof, entered the palace selection. The palace gates opened onto a world of intrigue, but Xiao Wu had a clear goal. She would climb, one step at a time, all the way to the top. She would climb until no one could bully her and her sister! When Bei Chen Yue first met Xiao Wu, he thought she was delicate and soft, someone who looked easy to bully... He figured he might as well give her a title and keep her by his side. Who 759Reads8.6Score107Shelves
5. 405 快 Quick Transmigration: Qian Yuan 快穿之千鸢 Thousand-Year-Old Little Corn千年小玉米Ancient Romance525k WordsOngoing Where there is fulfillment in the world, there is also regret. The god who governs regret sends the divine envoy Qian Yuan wandering through different worlds, helping people make up for their regrets and gathering the power of regret... See how Qian Yuan travels through the world! 3Reads6.5Score—Shelves

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   It's really good, with rich content and a dramatic plot.

6. 406 阿 Silk Girl 阿绫 Zhi Man栀蛮10k WordsCompleted A Ling —Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 407 笑 I Can’t Stop Laughing: The Fifth Princess’s Lover Has Escaped Again 笑不活了，五公主的面首又逃了 Zhi Man栀蛮Ancient Romance433k WordsCompleted Wan Qiaonan, the fifth princess of Nanxu, had always had a scandalous reputation. She refused to marry and instead kept male lovers. Keeping male lovers was one thing, but she couldn’t stop them from running away all the time. After it happened often enough, the common people stopped batting an eye. Wan Qiaonan had never cared about the gossip. After all, she had no intention of marrying. She never expected to meet Si Moyang. Still less did she expect that one glance would bind her to Si Moyang 10Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 408 归 Notes from the Countryside 归田记 Big Carp鲤鱼大大Ancient Romance750k WordsCompleted To be an emperor does not necessarily mean to be noble; to be a commoner does not necessarily mean to be lowly. The difference between nobility and baseness lies in the goodness or evil of one’s actions. Meng Po’s soup was spilled halfway through, leaving the drinker with hazy memories. This life is ordinary, but there is nothing to fear in being ordinary. With hard work and one’s own two hands, life can still be made good. The young master of the Han family: “My wife may come from a poor family 33Reads8.4Score—Shelves
9. 409 错 Mistaken for a Palace Maid, She Uncovers a Truth That Sets the Heavens Ablaze 错认宫婢后真相焚天 Spring's Arrival in the Mortal World春序入人间Ancient Romance434k WordsCompleted Xie Zhaoyi mistakenly takes the palace maid Liu Zhaoxue for a powerful minister's daughter and makes her his secondary consort, unaware that she bears an oath tied to the bloodline of the former dynasty. One night, as flames consume the palace, she writes the truth in blood. Only then does he realize that the woman he mistook is the daughter of his family's sworn enemy. Amid court intrigues and palace scheming, he points his sword at her and demands that she confess. She only smiles and asks, “D —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Amidst the intricate power struggles of the imperial palace, she enters the game with her crippled body, seeking revenge while protecting others, only to discover in the end that the one she loves is the very enemy who murdered her entire family.

10. 410 捡 I Picked Up a Ghost and Brought It Home; My Aloof, Powerful Minister Spoils Her Rotten 捡只阿飘回家，清冷权臣他宠疯了 Longing for Osmanthus Wine欲饮桂花酿Ancient Romance766k WordsCompleted A motion comic is now available: She Brought a Ghost Home, and the Cold, Powerful Official Warmed Up [Streetwise wandering ghost X aloof young general and powerful official] [Ancient-style political intrigue + Light supernatural comedy + Stories of ordinary life in ancient times + Mystery and investigation + Love goes both ways] [There is a male lead, both leads are virgins, happy ending, a slow-burn romance that unfolds gradually. They don't kiss until chapter 100, but it's very sweet, so dive 23.3kReads8.9Score4.3kShelves

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    A street urchin and a cold-faced young general. The female lead's laid-back and carefree daily life is full of laughs, while the male lead harbors a deep-seated blood feud. The story of mutual redemption is touching. A good read if you're looking for something to read.

11. 411 庚 Geng Maiden 庚娘 Zhi Man栀蛮Ancient Romance15k WordsCompleted Geng Niang 1Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 412 回 Looking Back, I See the Azure Clouds 回首见青云 Perhaps Not Just a Pond Dweller莫非池中物Ancient Romance46k WordsCompleted Looking Back, I See Blue Skies 38Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 413 风 A Beauty That Outshines the Nation 风华倾国 Young Master Tang唐家小主Ancient Romance134k WordsCompleted Ten years ago, she was the last princess of Mengxia. Ten years later, she is the foremost female grand preceptor of the Liuli Kingdom. In enemy territory, she makes careful moves, stirring up turmoil at court behind the scenes with her own hands, all to avenge a hatred that has cut deep! She had planned for everything, but his arrival was the one thing she never expected! He is the famed God of War, admired by women everywhere, yet he falls for her at first sight. Their encounter seems ordained 210Reads9.4Score—Shelves

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    Life without regrets is no life; the lingering sorrow is unbearable. The later chapters brought tears to my eyes. Loving each other but unable to be together is heartbreaking. The epilogue was also very moving. Truly a great book! [Thumbs up]

14. 414 醉 Drunk on Jade, Fragrant in Bloom 醉玉翻香 Sea Green Takes the Swan海青拿天鹅Ancient Romance728k WordsCompleted Yan Yiru was betrothed to the Crown Prince as a child. She lived a pampered life, with the power to make anything happen. Then her family fell from grace, her life came crashing down, and all the riches and glory she had enjoyed became someone else’s wedding finery. Given another life, she does everything the opposite way, keeping away from court and preventing her politically inept father from dragging the whole family into the abyss again. But by chance, she saves the heir of the Prince of Cha 729Reads9.1Score154Shelves

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    The first book is about rebirth, the second is about time travel, and the third is pure ancient romance [you should savor it]. It's really good, really good, really good!!!

15. 415 古 An Anthology of Ancient Tales 古篇集录 Perhaps Not Just a Pond Dweller莫非池中物Ancient Romance82k WordsCompleted [Collected Ancient Tales] This book brings together two short stories in an ancient style. Life is vast, and every meeting is a bond of fate. Dear readers, come along with me. 41Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 416 家 The Minister I Brought Home: My Wife Is a Feast for the Eyes 家养权臣：娇妻秀色可餐 Li Muyan李沐颜Ancient Romance1.9M WordsOngoing Song Yu knew that Shen Sanlang, who seemed frail and sickly to outsiders, would one day rise to high office and wield power over the court. She didn't care how rich or powerful he might become. She only hoped he wouldn't torment her to death like he did in the original book. After transmigrating into a book, she didn't squander his family's fortune, drive his mother to her grave, or sell off his younger siblings. She even helped grow the Shen family's restaurant business. So, once he earned his 741Reads8.7Score105Shelves
17. 417 春 A Lovely Spring Day 春日好时光 April Thirty-Three四月三三Ancient Romance445k WordsCompleted [Completed, no rebirth or transmigration.][A peaceful rural life, a rugged man meets a beauty, and ordinary people make a life together.] Song Shu trembled and cried, “Please spare me, grim reaper!” But the terrifying man took off his demon mask and gently said, “Don't be afraid, miss. I'm a good person.” She just wanted to get rid of this dangerous man as soon as possible and never see him again. But he said in a gruff voice, “I can never repay you for saving my life. The only thing I can do i 9.9kReads9.3Score1.4kShelves

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    It's really good, let's watch it together.

18. 418 金 Her Golden Finger Arrives, and She Becomes the Demon Cult Leader 金手指到账，她成了魔教教主 Hibiscus Butterfly木槿蝶Ancient Romance36k WordsCompleted The Golden Finger Has Arrived, and She Becomes the Demon Cult Leader —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a short story with a novel premise. It's truly a blessing to have such a "white moonlight" appear in your life.

19. 419 立 Establishing a Women's Household: Taking a Son-in-Law and Having Three Boys and a Girl 立女户：招个赘婿生三儿一女 Sweet Potato with Plum Powder甘梅地瓜Ancient Romance377k WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance, no golden finger + revenge on scumbags + mutual devotion after marriage] After her cousin stole her betrothed, Jingshu fought back with all her might and established an independent household. She divided the family property, bought a house and farmland, then took in a handsome young husband with clear, bright eyes. After marriage, all three sons and their daughter took her surname. No worries about a mother-in-law, and her own mother lived right by her side. Her 4.3kReads9.1Score541Shelves

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    The male and female protagonists are pure natives!! No time travel, no rebirth, no system!! The female protagonist, Jing Shu, is betrayed by her fiancé, so she decisively breaks off the engagement, establishes her own household, divides the family property, buys a house and land, and then takes in a son-in-law. Little did she know that this son-in-law would turn out to be the boy she met on the Lantern Festival when she was a child.

20. 420 逃 Peach Blossoms Abound on My Escape from Marriage, but Life as a Concubine’s Daughter Is Hard: Please Let Me Go 逃嫁路上桃花多，庶女难为求放过 Three Stones, Three Heavens三石三重天Ancient Romance298k WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + no golden finger + love interests to choose from + everyone is chaste] Being a concubine-born daughter is hard. Being a merchant's concubine-born daughter is even harder! In Haozhou City, Lin Chuxi, the third daughter born to a concubine in a cloth merchant's family, starts out in hell mode. Her stepmother schemes against her, her sisters sabotage one another, and the little Lin household is a battlefield. They want to force her to become a concubine? Did anyone 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Please check it out! 🥺🥺🥺 This is my first time writing historical romance, and I'm a newbie. The main character doesn't have any time travel or reincarnation issues. The female lead is a merchant's daughter born out of wedlock; she's intelligent, quick-witted, independent, and clear-headed. Everyone is innocent! PS: The antagonist is a time traveler.

21. 421 初 A First Stirring of Affection 初熏心意 Jiang Xueluo江雪落Ancient Romance241k WordsCompleted Everyone says the young Marquis, a high-ranking noble at court, is ruthless and ambitious. Now, plagued by a chronic illness, he is a frail young gentleman banished from the capital. She is the eldest daughter born to the principal wife of the capital’s largest apothecary, yet her stepmother and younger sister scheme to marry her off as a concubine to a widower. What sparks will fly when the runaway young lady meets the young marquis banished from the capital? A cozy little tale of food and myst —Reads8.5Score—Shelves
22. 422 战 The God of War’s Beloved Is a Special Forces Soldier from Another World 战神的掌心娇竟是异世特种兵 Big Sister Ali阿狸姐姐Ancient Romance961k WordsCompleted The modern era’s top special forces soldier, “Night Phoenix,” dies on a mission. Her soul travels through time and she is reborn as Wei Shi, the infamous “spoiled and unruly princess” of Prince Jing’s manor in the Tianqi Kingdom. The moment she opens her eyes, she inherits the original owner’s painful memories of her past life: her father, Prince Jing, has rendered such great service that the emperor sees him as a threat. The incompetent and suspicious Emperor Jianwu joins forces with corrupt of 10.7kReads8.5Score1.5kShelves

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    From the rainforest amidst gunfire to the ancient mansions of the wealthy, she embodies the calmness, ruthlessness, and forbearance of a special forces soldier. In public, she is a spoiled princess; in private, she is a strategist who protects her family, seeks revenge, and plans every step of the way.

23. 423 许 I Pledge You the Azure Clouds and Moon, You Owe Me Blood for My Beauty 许君苍云月，还君红颜血 Silver Sun银色太阳Ancient Romance416k WordsCompleted For a hundred years, the land has been divided between north and south, and the fires of war have raged for a thousand miles. The Cangyun River cuts across the Central Plains. Southern Chu holds the fertile lands south of the river, defending itself behind natural barriers; Northern Qi commands the iron cavalry of the north and eyes the whole realm. Humanity has slaughtered its own for a hundred years, leaving rivers of blood, unaware that an even greater catastrophe is brewing in the shadows. I 14Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    If you prefer historical romance novels with a strong and independent female lead, you might want to check this out. The second princess, Xue Hongyao, dares to take up arms and go into battle. She secretly falls for the cold and aloof male lead. Her feelings for him are straightforward yet restrained amidst the chaos of the world, and the interactions are delicate and not greasy.

24. 424 朝 A Mistake Made Day After Day 朝朝误 Deep Sea Fish Chaser深海追鱼Ancient Romance324k WordsCompleted [No transmigration, no rebirth, no System. A pure historical romance + love between a man and woman + family and nation] On a stormy Mid-Autumn night, overlapping shadows cast by candles in a private residence shattered the lie of “one heart, one lifetime, one partner.” She ran mad through the rain with a sword in hand, while he cuddled his new lover on the bed. And the cousin who always said she only wanted enough to eat had already set her sights on becoming the Xie family matriarch. But who w 498Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A pure ancient romance novel, when the promise of "one life, one love, one partner" turns into nothing, how will the heroine find herself again amidst the deception of love? Open "Day by Day" and see how the heroine of this ancient romance novel gradually uncovers the truth amidst lies and betrayal, and finds her own direction in life.

25. 425 春 The Long Days of Spring 春昼长长 Arctic Sagebrush冰原鼠尾草Ancient Romance171k WordsCompleted [A Down-and-Out, Laid-Back Beauty vs. A Refined, Peerless Young Gentleman] Li Zhizhou was born into a wealthy family, but when it fell on hard times, she was cruelly jilted. After her parents died of illness, her former fiancé realized she had no one to rely on and coveted her beauty. He even tried to take her by force. With nowhere left to turn, Li Zhizhou had no choice but to flee alone. She escaped to the capital, violating curfew on horseback before seeking refuge in Yan Zhaoye’s residence. 255Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    She was once a princess, but her family fell into ruin, her parents died, and she was forcibly taken and forced to flee to the capital overnight. In her panic, she broke through curfew and stumbled into a grand mansion, where she met a gentle, refined, and exceptionally handsome young man.

26. 426 长 The Blood Curse of Immortality 长生血咒 Guan Tangzi观棠子Ancient Romance531k WordsCompleted [The mystery of immortality + palace intrigue at its peak + battlefield schemes + devastating romance + dynastic upheaval] This is an intense political romance full of heartbreak. Get yourself emotionally prepared before reading! Twist after twist! Every character is clever! The plot is logical, the foreshadowing is rich, and the emotional impact lingers. It took me three days to recover after finishing it! Princess Yongzhao carries unusual blood, making her the most precious “medicine” in the 36Reads8.8Score147Shelves

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    Trust me! This one! Just finished! Not a mindless angst novel! The plot isn't clichéd, there are no mindless cheat codes or transmigration systems, and the male and female leads aren't superhuman beings. The story is grand in scale, involving the unification of the Tanzhao Dynasty, the Western Huang Empire, and the twenty-three northern tribes. Characters like Yin Chengji, Yin Chengrui, Emperor Zhaoming, Xiao Linghui, Liu Qingqi, Chen Qingyan, Imperial Physician Jingyan, Empress Dowager Yuanling, and Princess Xiyuan are all supporting characters, but each has their own origin and destiny. Around chapter 60, the tear-jerking and exhilarating moments become frequent, getting more and more addictive as you read on. I cried a lot myself, basically finishing the second half in tears! The logic is sound, there are many foreshadowing elements, and the last few epilogues are also excellent, perfectly resolving every plot hole. Highly recommended!!

27. 427 竹 Bamboo Horses and Green Plums 竹马弄青梅 Maple Bells Beneath My Feet脚下的枫铃Ancient Romance293k WordsCompleted “He” and he grew up together, going from strangers to intimates. More than ten years later, the Prince Regent’s household had produced two great beauties. One was a brilliant scholar and warrior, while the other lazed about all day. Both were exceptional in their own way, and countless women had fallen for them. “He” was always provoking him, and every woman who came near him without exception was swept away by “him.” He would only smile indulgently and say nothing. But one day, a woman appeared 573Reads9.1Score100Shelves

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    Hmm, classical literature [laughing][laughing][laughing]

28. 428 东 The Eastern Palace’s Caged Sparrow: Changning’s Mistake 东宫囚雀：长宁误 Rika Under the Moon月下绘里香Ancient Romance395k WordsOngoing [Love and hate entwined | Discipline | Revenge | Political scheming] I am the fallen dynasty's princess, the most docile canary in the Eastern Palace. The Crown Prince killed my father, destroyed my homeland, and used rules to cage me into the most obedient plaything in his palm. He told me to learn political strategy, so I did. He told me to smile, so I smiled. After lying low for five years, I finally got the chance I'd been waiting for: the day he was trapped in a desperate situation. I broug 184Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's really good! I just finished watching it. The plot is excellent, definitely worth watching!

29. 429 两 Two Hearts, Three Minds 两意三心 Mo Mo Hu Hu魔魔胡胡Ancient Romance589k WordsCompleted [Pure historical tragedy + no golden finger, no transmigration, no rebirth + 1v3, female lead is not a virgin] Neither the male nor the female lead is perfect. One is unruly and arrogant, the other insecure and timid, and both have their own character arcs. The cast is richly developed, with distinct personalities. She was nothing but the unloved daughter of a low-ranking sixth-grade official. Her father showed her no affection, her mother did not love her, and her younger sister bullied her 776Reads8.2Score101Shelves

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    Purely historical romance, no time travel, no rebirth, no cheat codes, female protagonist is not chaste, focus on love, family and country.

30. 430 昭 My Heart Shines Bright 昭昭我心 Big Brother Meng猛哥哥Ancient Romance166k WordsCompleted [Sweet, gentle young lady vs. cold-faced, sharp-tongued Marquis] [Historical romance + substitute marriage + marriage before love + sweet romance + political intrigue + secret love] After Qin Zhaoyu’s elder sister died, she took her place as the bride of Li Jing, her sister’s fiancé. Before the wedding, her mother comforted her: “Li Jing is a fine man. He’ll treat you just as well as he treated your sister.” She had grown up by their side, witnessing Li Jing’s deep love for her sister. All she h 1kReads9.0Score108Shelves

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    The first one, needless to say, is just yyds. The second book has a really appealing premise. The third book has an excellent writing style. The male lead is the son of a powerful figure, and the female lead has a happy childhood but her family later falls into decline. The two leads have known each other since childhood and are very devoted to one another.

31. 431 晚 A Doomed Love in the Late Tang 晚唐绝恋 Black Ocean on the Cliff崖上黑洋Female-Channel Fanfiction8k WordsCompleted A Tragic Love in the Late Tang Dynasty —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Short ancient Chinese stories!

32. 432 嫁 After Marrying My Childhood Friend's Cousin, My Husband Fights the Inner-Residence Battles for Me 嫁给竹马表哥后，夫君替我去宅斗 Ji Qiushan积丘山Ancient Romance234k WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + childhood sweethearts + married from the start + lighthearted, sweet romance] Gentle, clever official’s daughter VS domineering, calculating merchant’s son Shen Tang, daughter of a low-ranking official, marries her stepmother’s nephew, her childhood sweetheart and cousin, Qi Huaijing. With their families’ unequal status, an unkind mother-in-law, powerful half-brothers, and a young cousin in the capital who was once considered as a match for him, Shen Tang prepar 19.4kReads9.2Score2.3kShelves

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    It was a long-planned, mutually agreeable endeavor. The male lead is protective and doting, while the female lead is gentle and understanding.

33. 433 插 Nowhere to Run, My Little Princess 插翅难逃，我的小王妃 Zhou Nanyin周南音Ancient Romance113k WordsOngoing A sweet-and-angsty historical romance: Two couples to fall for, so you won't regret giving it a try. [Wolf and Rabbit CP: A mischievous little wildcat + a proud, aloof lone wolf of the grasslands] [OA CP: A young Omega heroine + an Alpha heroine] “I'm sorry.” It might be the only honest thing she could ever say to him. She was a fake, and everything about her was false, beginning with that breathtaking face that had dazzled the world. “Even saying she loved him was a lie,” and “saying she didn't —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is an absolutely fantastic book! The female lead is neither gentle nor kind, the male lead is both cunning and domineering, and the older sister is a shining star throughout. Should you choose the sister or the husband? Why make choices? Of course you should have both! Go read it now, it gets even more exciting as you go on…

34. 434 孤 You Can’t Bully an Orphan Girl 孤女不可欺 Lady Sanqi三七娘子Ancient Romance389k WordsCompleted In her previous life, Wen Ruochao was flayed and dismembered by her husband's family, then left bleeding at the edge of a cliff. Now she's reborn! Back at the spring banquet where the schemes began, she looks at the pack of hypocritical men and vile women before her, smiling brightly. Sorry, my revenge story is just getting started! Take down the wicked relatives and leave them penniless; punish the scumbag and kick him into the lake to feed the fish; tear off the white lotus's mask and ruin 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You can give this work a try. Although there is no rating or review, the plot is quite good. The female protagonist is reborn to seek revenge and is determined to be the one who plays the game. She plans her revenge in a tightly linked and strategic manner, and she grows and redeems herself. It is definitely worth watching!

35. 435 失 After Losing My Memory, I Farmed With My Archrival 失忆后，我和死对头一起种田 Little Duck Mimi小鸭咪Ancient Romance498k WordsCompleted Through a twist of fate, Lu Xuanxuan married her sworn enemy. The worst part was that she had lost her memory, and her sworn enemy had gone blind. Neither of them recognized the other, and they settled into a surprisingly happy life together. When their love was at its height, Lu Xuanxuan gazed into her husband’s eyes and swore solemnly, “I, Lu Xuanxuan, will tear the scoundrel who blinded my husband limb from limb!” Her husband kept pretending to be blind, so moved he hardly dared to move. He t 419Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    This is a farming novel that will make you laugh until your stomach hurts! The amnesia + feigned blindness premise is absolutely hilarious! Come and see how this pair of "enemies" sparks a romance in their idyllic rural life! #HilariousFarming #Amnesia #FeignedBlindHusband

36. 436 和 After Divorcing the Powerful Minister, I Only Get Richer 和权臣和离后，我越过越富 Riverside Woods Beyond the Shore彼岸林溪Ancient Romance409k WordsOngoing Clear-headed, resilient merchant's daughter VS cold-faced power minister who never says what he means [Marriage first, love later + regretful husband tries to win her back + political intrigue + equally matched leads + both chaste] On their wedding night, Liu Chiying laid a contract before Shen Yechuan, drawing a clear line between their marriage and their personal lives. A merchant's daughter and a powerful minister from an aristocratic family, each getting what they needed. At the time, You 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A pure historical romance novel; the female lead is intelligent and ambitious, with both career aspirations and a political storyline running concurrently.

37. 437 你 You're Marrying Someone Else? Then I'm Leaving! But the Mad Young Lord Kneels 你另娶？那我跑！疯批世子却跪了 Guang Jun's Promise广君一诺Ancient Romance553k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + marriage before love + mutual devotion + mind games + love that grows over time] Mu Yao is an assassin in the rookie camp of Hidden Moon Pavilion. Before she can even take a mission, the entire pavilion is wiped out, bringing her assassin career to an end. With her martial arts completely ruined, she lies low in a fishing village, making a living by treating the sick. One day, she rescues a handsome man who is gravely injured and, following the usual romance-novel plot, pre 242Reads6.5Score—Shelves

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    This is a pure ancient romance novel without any cheat codes, but it's still enjoyable, with a fresh theme, and is a true work for female readers.

38. 438 王 The Princess Looks Up, and the Prince Bows His Head 王妃抬眸王爷低头 Yang Yunni扬云霓Ancient Romance572k WordsCompleted Zhou Yuening and Zhao Ke are childhood sweethearts (or so it seems). Whenever Zhou Yuening runs into him, she is almost always at her most wretched. Zhao Ke: She caused my mother to be confined in the Cold Palace for ten years. Why should she get to grow up safe and sound, dressed in fine clothes and eating well, smiling warmly at other young men? Why should someone come to propose to her with a bright future in hand when she comes of age? He refuses to let her have her way. The Crown Prince 26Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A pure ancient romance novel, no time travel, no cheat codes, no mindless domestic intrigue, with political intrigue as the underlying theme and very little domestic drama. The early part focuses on the male lead and second male lead couple – one a war god prince, the other a top scholar – while the later part focuses on the main couple. The story is very sweet with a touch of angst and many memorable scenes.

39. 439 燕 Swallowsong 燕子声声里 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance592k WordsCompleted At five, Shen Guiyan could recite the Thousand Character Classic. At six, she played the qin and composed her own music. At seven, she wrote poetry while burning incense. At eight, she was betrothed to the son of the serving chancellor. Everyone said she had been born with a phoenix jade in her mouth and was destined for a blessed life. But then a woman arrived from the modern world, turning Shen Guiyan’s haughty younger sister into a clever and vivacious girl. She stole Shen Guiyan’s husband, 288Reads7.7Score—Shelves
40. 440 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 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    From childhood rescue to reunion in a foreign land, the mask can conceal identities, but it cannot hide eight years of deep affection; it is all a mutual redemption of restraint and forbearance.

41. 441 启 Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager Is No Delicate Maiden 启禀陛下，太后娘娘才不是小女子 I'm Not a Homeroom Teacher我不是班主任Ancient Romance461k WordsOngoing [Scheming Emperor x Lie-Flat Empress Dowager] [Stepmother Romance] [Chaste Male Lead] [Historical Palace Intrigue] [The Law of Falling for It] [Two Strong Leads] Shen Lingzhang woke up to find herself inhabiting the body of a wicked empress dowager who wielded power over the entire court. She thought she could retire early and lie flat, but then discovered that her stepson, Yan Ji, only pretended to pay his respects morning and night. In secret, he was always looking for a way to kill her. To 746Reads8.1Score101Shelves

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    This is a delicate and slow-burning ancient romance novel. The emperor is captivated by the heroine's every move day and night. He tosses and turns at night, his mind filled with thoughts of her. Even when he summons his concubines, he is distracted and thinks about the color of the heroine's clothes. It is a story of hidden and restrained feelings of attraction, without any artificial artificiality.

42. 442 阿 Ah Li 阿漓 The Sensitive-Skin Toast Lover爱吃吐司的敏感肌Ancient Romance696k WordsCompleted She was the eldest daughter of the Protector General’s household in Great Liang, yet she was born with the ability to understand the language of beasts… She should have enjoyed a life of luxury, but at the age of five she was sent away to face the world alone… She longed for the love of family, only to be abandoned by her relatives again and again… Time after time, hope was within reach, only for disappointment to follow! It turned out she had come into this world alone, and was destined to leav 17.1kReads9.1Score1.7kShelves

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    This one! Pure ancient Chinese romance! A must-read!

43. 443 靖 The Truth About Prince Jing's Favorite Consort 靖王的宠妃真相 Ya Fei Li Ou亚菲莉欧Ancient Romance341k WordsCompleted Prince × orphaned heiress + love after marriage + one-on-one, both chaste + romance-focused + warm and healing + a gentle, steady relationship Qin Sang never imagined that after struggling through childhood to grow up, she would have to face the pain of being pressured to marry. She tried to resist, but failed. Then again, she was an orphan whose parents had both died, raised by a host of relatives. Being obedient, sensible, and well-behaved had long since become Qin Sang’s shield in this world. 281Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    It's a pure ancient romance novel. Both the male and female leads are intelligent. The female lead is not a saint and doesn't meddle in other people's business. Their relationship progresses quickly. The plot is normal, without any melodramatic twists or unwanted romantic entanglements.

44. 444 夫 My Husband Is Always Bringing People Together 夫君他总是成人之美 Jiaojiao Jiaojiāo娇娇椒椒Ancient Romance256k WordsCompleted Yu Jingshu, heir apparent consort of the Marquis of Yongchang, discovers that her husband, Xie Zhiyao, has a peculiar habit: he would rather talk all night with his friends than open his heart to her. She withdraws her affection, and he is relieved. Until she starts exchanging music and poetry with a qin player and corresponding with a general. He watches, but never intervenes. In private, he simply does everything he can to silence any rumors that might harm her reputation. At a palace banquet, —Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 445 五 Five Years of Waiting Came to Nothing: My Husband Brings His New Love to Demand a Divorce 五年痴等成空，夫君带女逼我和离 Cang Yuesheng仓月生Ancient Romance604k WordsCompleted [Both Chaste] [Romance with His Older Brother's Wife] [Male-Male Story] [The Male Lead is repeatedly seen completely naked but stays faithful. Later, what looks like infidelity is actually a guard in disguise; the male lead remains devoted to the female lead throughout.] [Dear readers, we're very sorry! When you reach Chapter 139, please skip straight to Chapter 146. Chapters 140 to 145 are inconsistent and can be ignored.] On their wedding night, unrest broke out at the border, and her husband 5.9kReads9.3Score457Shelves

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    They're all so beautiful, I don't want to stop watching.

46. 446 山 The Mountain Girl Is Like a Princess 山里妹子像公主 Works by Li Chunxiao李春晓作品Ancient Romance153k WordsCompleted [Main Characters] Wang Xiumei, Sister-in-Law Pang, Eunuch Chen, Yang the Strongman, Liu Xiu, Yin Lihua, Liu Boji, the Old Lady of Mount Tai (also known as Granny Mount Tai), Wang Mang, Fan Chong, Strongman’s Father, Xiumei’s Mother, Liu the Carpenter, Mei the Stonemason, Li the Stonemason, Prefect Guo, Clerk Zhang, Xiao the Fairy, Chang Longface, Yuan Roundface, Godmother Gan, Eunuch Zhao, Eunuch Qian, Eunuch Sun, the Peony Hermit. [Synopsis] Before and after Emperor Guangwu of Han, Liu Xiu, asc —Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 447 岁 Spring's Joy, Year After Year 岁岁春欢 I Really Love Little Crabs超爱小螃蟹Ancient Romance669k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Years of Spring Joy is now available on all platforms] [Heroine and scumbag reborn + male lead transmigrates + mutual salvation + play the pig to eat the tiger] At seventeen, Shen Jiasui married Lu Yunzheng. The Shen and Lu families were both military dynasties, making them a formidable match. Two years into their marriage, Lu Yunzheng defeated the enemy kingdom and won renown across the land. But the Shen family was condemned for treason and executed to the last member. On 266.5kReads9.6Score31.1kShelves
48. 448 驸 The Prince Consort Wears Women's Clothes 驸马本钗裙 Tingting Yu Li亭亭欲离Ancient Romance675k WordsOngoing Recently rated. GL romance with a touch of ensemble cast. [A new “female” top scholar, well-read and highly skilled in martial arts]* [The princess, seemingly harmless but full of surprises, and the Emperor’s favorite] An alternate ancient setting, no golden finger or fantasy elements. The story starts with the imperial examinations and moves on to political intrigue. No male lead; both leads are women!! She was once a beloved daughter, doted on by her father and brothers. Her elder brother cam 161Reads8.3Score118Shelves

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    I'm recommending this one, but it's a dual-female lead story, mainly about imperial examinations and political intrigue.

49. 449 簪 The Flower-Pinned Young Man 簪花少年郎 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted When they first met, Qiao Yanan mistook the young man's sex, taking the breathtakingly beautiful youth for a girl. Thinking they were both fellow sufferers in this world, she treated “her” with great warmth, stirring the young man's heart. Once his identity was revealed, Qiao Yanan asked him to pose as her fake fiancé for her own safety. Having fallen for a beautiful young woman, the boy's heart beat faster and faster. He gladly accepted his new fiancée and did everything he could to turn their 10.4kReads9.6Score1.6kShelves
50. 450 将 The General's Young Bride Comes Down the Mountain 将军府的小媳妇儿下山啦 Duan Qiqi短七七Ancient Romance396k WordsCompleted Qin Su had finally been kicked down the mountain by her master after nearly stripping the Taoist temple bare. The little girl said she wasn't worried in the slightest. Her masters: We can finally breathe easy! Already lost, she somehow wandered farther and farther from home, then got herself dragged into trouble along the way. Yun Qi said, "My little girl is delicate, weak, sweet, and adorable. Fighting and killing aren't for her." Bandits: But she killed my whole family! And robbed me! The man 1.3kReads7.6Score136Shelves

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    A super good pure ancient romance novel, highly recommended.

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