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Purely historical, sweet and romantic, with a good plot and a female lead who's not a naive airhead. A little angst in the middle is fine, but it needs a happy ending! Ideally, it would also portray the rigid class system of feudal society and the helplessness of living in that era.

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101 Where the Feathers Return: Transmigrated, Yet Still a Wage Slave 翎羽归处：穿越还是打工人 Four Joyful Little Dumplings四喜团团团Ancient Romance346k WordsOngoing Fresh out of college, Shu Ling [no System, no pocket dimension] has only a “brain” and a heart full of “enthusiasm.” [Transmigration + ensemble cast + career + unconventional plot + romance] She transmigrates into the “Miss Shu Ling,” who shares her name and appearance and lives in a general's household! Before she can catch her breath, she's summoned to the palace to “work.” From the start, the princess appoints her CEO, and she gets two handsome “nepotism hires.” One is as gentle as water, wil 3Reads9.2Score—14d adds
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Before time travel, I was preparing to start my job; after time travel, I was already on duty! 🏕😂🤣❤️
102 A Match Made in Heaven: The Court's Shifting Tides 替嫁良缘之朝堂覆雨翻云录 Gentleman Xiao Yu君子小俞Ancient Romance214k WordsCompleted Historical political intrigue + martial heroes + two couples, all strong and devoted + no rebirth, transmigration, System, or golden fingers + marriage before love + exclusive devotion + satisfying wish fulfillment In the fictional ancient kingdom of Cheng, Duanmu Zimo, the General's daughter, disguises herself as a man and marries the Prime Minister's daughter in her elder brother's place, hoping to keep their family from being implicated after he flees an arranged marriage. Meanwhile, Murong 17Reads—Score—14d adds
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He married in place of his sister, and she married in place of her brother.
103 Spirit of the Great Void 太虚灵 Shui Yunjian水云兼Ancient Romance408k WordsCompleted Divine-mortal forbidden love + powerful heroine + bold and spirited + national crisis in the mortal realm + a god undergoing tribulation + no System, no transmigration. “The Taixu Spirit has emerged from the Three Realms. Is this fate, sin, or tribulation?” Shui Qiong grew up in the forests of the mortal realm, surrounded by wild beasts, eating wild fruit and grains, and drinking from countless springs. Arrogant and unruly, free as the wind, she kept her life on the line, challenged a one-horned 21Reads8.6Score—14d adds
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This is a historical romance novel featuring two strong protagonists. The female lead is a free-spirited and spirited princess who roams the mountains, while the male lead is a mortal god descended to earth to undergo tribulation. They meet in the forests of Dongshan and embark on a series of events filled with conflict, warmth, adventure, tension, excitement, and fantasy. Later, they experience the Battle of Pingyao to protect their homeland and the bloody Battle of the Frozen Wasteland, where they fight together against enemies and protect all living beings in the Three Realms. The writing is excellent, with a grand scope, strong logic, a diverse and nuanced cast of characters, well-developed personalities, clear love and career storylines, and interwoven main and subplots. The writing is smooth and natural, an epic tale of how, after the loss of the Taixu Spirit, the Three Realms faced a great calamity, and a great god with a heart for the Three Realms, along with many friends, joined forces to save all living beings from annihilation. The story begins in the human realm, with later chapters in the immortal and demon realms. Please follow along for a long time; you won't regret it! The author has provided a very detailed outline and promises a satisfying ending. The writing style leans towards traditional forms, with reference to the poems in the text.
104 Wild Sands of the North: The Tyrant’s Cherished Bride from a Peace Marriage 漠北狂沙，暴君嗜宠和亲妻 yu with a Seven-Second Memory七秒记忆的yuAncient Romance724k WordsOngoing [The Scheming King of the Desert Tribes x The Clever Little Fox Princess from the Central Plains] [Fantasy setting! Fantasy setting! Fantasy setting! This story is born from the author's imagination~ It borrows a little from the framework of the northern desert, but everything is fictional and has nothing to do with real history or real ethnic groups. Please don't try to match it to real people or places. History buffs, proceed with caution~ (´▽`)] [Pure-love fans rejoice! A scheming 24-year-old 21.4kReads8.4Score1.7k14d adds
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105 Tortured into a Locked Love 虐锁清欢 Already Exists 11已存在的11Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Leng Qinghuan was forced to marry the notorious Prince Yan. But she wasn't some naive, helpless girl. Crying and accepting her fate just wasn't in Leng Qinghuan's nature. She seized every opportunity, with the courage to burn her bridges, fought scheming women, fought the empress, opened shops, learned to solve cases, and more... Through her words and deeds, she proved herself. The woman Prince Yan had once sneered at ultimately became someone far beyond his reach! 274Reads—Score—14d adds
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She dislikes time travel. An imperial decree shattered Qinghuan's childhood romance with the Crown Prince, forcing her to marry the ruthless Prince He, Ning Zechen. The eavesdropping under the pear blossom tree, the maliciously spread rumors, and her dissatisfaction with the arranged marriage all became Qinghuan's sins! The humiliation of her wedding night, the touch of blood, only served to spur her to live! For the sake of the Leng family, she had to live! A series of bizarre murders drew her new love into the fray, and the deaths of bystanders filled Qinghuan with guilt... Through this shared experience, Ning Zechen rediscovered the woman beside him, but when all the beauty is not cherished, why wait?
106 The Imperial Consort of the Great Sheng Dynasty 大盛皇妃 Shu Yiyu书亦娱Ancient Romance1.4M WordsOngoing Ensemble cast + revenge + black lotus + multiple couples + intense push and pull + fated connections + not a pure romance + high-IQ palace intrigue that grows into political machinations + tragic romance + alternate history + a battleground of tangled relationships The main stage is the imperial court: behind its dazzling, ornate facade are witty, charming daily moments, and a brutal, bloody core. The palace secrets are described in detail, and the content may be upsetting. This is a bad ending. 835Reads—Score10214d adds
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A traditional palace intrigue story, the female lead has no special advantages, and it's a brain-teasing tale. She cleverly uses schemes to achieve multiple goals while seeking revenge in the palace. Have you ever seen a palace intrigue story where both men and women are involved in the struggle? This story depicts the tragedy of the ancient feudal system, showcasing the brutality of court struggles and the complexities of human nature. Each character is well-developed, with their own goals and principles. It's not a story of two virgins; the female lead has a tumultuous love affair with the male lead and the second male lead.
107 Song in the Mirror: The Female Regent’s Beloved Slave Husband 镜中歌：女摄政王的奴隶宠夫 Living It Up Like a Fool活着瞎胡闹Ancient Romance432k WordsCompleted [Strong heroine + mutual devotion + powerful heroine + stunning twists + happy ending] In the Tianling Kingdom, women ruled, and one woman could have several husbands. She, Bai Jinghe, was the true power behind the Tianling Kingdom. Accomplished in both letters and arms, beautiful and talented, she held the court in her grasp. He, A Mo, was a slave offered as tribute to Tianling by Jingyan. He was dressed in rags, sickly and broken, with a shattered arm. Angry after a quarrel with her secondary 51Reads—Score—14d adds
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A pure ancient romance set in the Tianling Kingdom, a matriarchal society where polyandry is practiced. She, Bai Jinghe, is the true ruler of Tianling, a woman of both literary and martial prowess, beautiful and talented, wielding immense power. He, Amo, is a slave presented to Tianling by Jingyan, ragged, sickly, and crippled, with broken arms and bones. Out of spite with her concubine Rong Yuan, she specifically requests this ugly slave as her favorite concubine. He refuses and is whipped until he is on the verge of death. Bai Jinghe, enraged by being publicly rejected by a slave, spares his life, intending to torment him slowly. However, while treating and caring for him, she develops a strange fondness for him. Just when Bai Jinghe believes he truly wants to stay for her, she is unaware that the slave Amo is actually a long-lost prince of Chi Shu. He is not truly willing to stay for her; his goal is the "Qiankun Mirror" in her possession, said to grant the world to whoever possesses it…
108 Phoenix Feathers and Frosted Splendor 凤羽霜华 Fu Kuchen扶枯尘Ancient Romance215k WordsCompleted [Black Lotus Revenge-Seeking Heroine × Mad Calamity Star | Fated to Destroy Each Other | Beauty Amid White Bones] That night, at eleven, Fusang huddled amid the sea of corpses and blood in the Duke of Zhenguo’s residence, watching the emperor’s guards nail her grandfather’s head to the walls of Wushan City. “Colluding with the enemy? What a fine accusation!” She swallowed the phoenix blood jade in her throat. Seven years later, a cold, striking beauty carrying poison emerged from Wushan, the mo 62Reads—Score—14d adds
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Crimson blossoms rained down from the trees, seven figures clashed beneath the moon, their intertwined robes coalescing into an ancient star chart! The northern position was vacant; who lay hidden in its mystery of demise? The female lead is strong from the start! [Cool]
109 My Scheming Younger Brother Stole Her Away: You Made Me Fall in Love with You 腹黑弟弟夺她，是你让我爱上你的 Zhu Yujunzi竺语君子Ancient Romance255k WordsCompleted [Uncle’s Wife Stolen + Deliberately Teasing (The Hero Makes the Moves) + Both Reborn + Revenge + Both Chaste] Yan Baizhu was branded a “mother-killer” and bullied by everyone. In her previous life, her two younger sisters let her die a miserable death over a man. This time, she made every preparation and finally killed her enemies with her own hands. Only afterward did she realize that the true culprit was her father, who had saddled her with that accusation for sixteen years. So, after nightfal 3Reads—Score—14d adds
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I recommend the next one... It's good.
110 The Heroine’s Trial of Love 侠女闯情关 Liu Yuxi刘禹汐Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted “She protects him from every danger, and he gives her a lifetime of devotion” Ouyang Xueer never imagined that the cold-faced constable she saved on a whim would become the one person she could rely on most. “Lord Ren, your injuries...” “Nothing to worry about. I’m more concerned with who hurt you.” “Mutual protection in a time of turmoil” When she was abducted in the martial world, he rode through the night with his elite troops to save her. When he was ambushed at court, she spent three slee 44Reads—Score—14d adds
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Do you like martial arts and romance novels? Check this out!
111 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 697Reads8.1Score11914d adds
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A gentle, flowing ancient romance, a pure and heartwarming love story set in ordinary days. The exquisitely written prose depicts the everyday life of ordinary people in this slice-of-life love story, without time travel or reincarnation elements. It's a story of everyday warmth and romance. [Sending heart]
112 I Broke Off Our Engagement When He Was Poor, but Now He's a Powerful Official Who Keeps Me as His Darling 悔婚穷书生他成权臣囚我做掌中娇 Yan Jingzhen盐景珍Ancient Romance881k WordsOngoing Historical fiction History seen through a young couple’s love and heartbreak The Xining and Yuanfeng Reforms of the Northern Song Dynasty, the fall of the Northern Song + the history of Zhejiang celadon (Yue kiln to Longquan kiln) 1. The New Policies among the people (the Song-Jiao war) 2. The Yun case in Dengzhou 3. Infighting among supporters of the New Policies (the Zhang Ruoji case in Xiuzhou) 4. The Chen Shiru case (the Yuanfeng reforms) 5. Su Shi’s poetry case at the Crow Terrace 6. Longqu 30Reads—Score—14d adds
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Ancient tales of power struggles and historical research. [OK] True history certainly reflects the sorrows of the times and the helplessness of ordinary people.
113 A Mistake, A Meeting 错，相逢 Big and Little Orange Cats大小橘猫Ancient Romance573k WordsCompleted That year, I first came into the world, and the balance of power across the realm was suddenly overturned in silence. The new emperor of Xilu ascended the throne, determined to bring about reforms. In Xidan, the young Emperor Yuan Xi also inherited the throne that same year. They all said I smiled at everyone from the time I was little. Yet at the grandest of enthronement banquets, I looked up and saw a handsome young man in imperial robes, with clear, bright features, and burst into tears. He p 36Reads8.6Score—14d adds
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Purely ancient Chinese romance, no time travel or reincarnation.
114 Scheming for a Beauty 谋红颜 Big and Little Orange Cats大小橘猫Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted A flood swept away Ru Yu's mother. Everyone said it was a natural disaster, but she alone knew for certain that someone had lowered the iron floodgate with a sneer as the waters surged in. To uncover the mystery behind it, she resolutely descended from Mount Kuocang. Making herself a pawn, she stepped into the treacherous game of power unfolding across the land. 37Reads8.8Score—14d adds
115 The Legend of Milou 弥楼传 Lin Mutong林慕童Ancient Romance239k WordsOngoing This is the first book in The Tale of Milou series. At the summit of Milou, the Cangming flame scorched all three realms. The Divine Lord Mingyun forged a pact with his demonic eyes to slay the Demon Venerable Feitian, unwittingly sowing the seeds of five hundred years of karmic reincarnation. Among the peaks of Yunlu Mountain, Zhitang, a young woman of the Xuluo tribe, released cranes beneath the moon and fell into Jiugao Marsh, where she swore an oath of life and death with Zeqing, a young man 19Reads—Score—14d adds
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Tags: Fantasy Romance, Ancient Style Romance, Xianxia Series. This book is the first work in the "Legend of Mi Lou" series. At the summit of Mi Lou, the Cangming Fire burns the Three Realms. The Divine Lord Mingyun, using his Demonic Eye as a pact, slays the Demon Lord Feitian, but sows the seeds of five hundred years of karmic reincarnation. In the Yunlu Mountains, the Xuluo tribe girl Zhitang, riding the moon and releasing a crane, falls into the Jiugao Marsh, where she and the Longjia tribe boy Zeqing form a vow of eternal love, unaware that fate has already bound them together, entangled in an inextricable bond. In the Yue Lao Temple on the Double Seventh Festival, the marriage divination slips are prophetic. Zhitang holds the slip that reads "Only endless longing," while Jinyun's wordless slip remains silent. The suffocating obsession of Emperor Zhaolin—what kind of raging inferno will this unleash? One thought leads to Buddhahood, another to demonic damnation. Love is like a poisoned blade, passion like a heart-corroding flower. Bearing the name of love, even death is not an option. "The Legend of Mi Lou" weaves an epic tale of gods and demons with magnificent strokes, depicting the vast world of love and hate within a tiny space. It contains the sweet fragrance of fireworks during the Qixi Festival in the mortal realm, as well as the blood-red prophecies beneath the celestial wheel of fate; the innocent naivety of a young girl's craving for osmanthus cake, and the resolute determination of a divine lord wielding his sword and tearing his robe. If you ask what love is—it is the icy essence of snow returning to dust, and the last inch of clear light that refuses to let go when withered vines gnaw at jade.
116 I Only Want to Play Matchmaker, but the Ice-Cold Imperial Preceptor Won’t Leave Me Alone! 只想当红娘，国师缠着我不放！ Purely Sleepy纯困Ancient Romance146k WordsOngoing [1v1 Pure Love] [Mutual Devotion] [Happy Ending] [Cultivation] [Mild Horror] [Bright, Optimistic Dollmaker Heiress x Brooding, Scheming Puppet-Master Imperial Preceptor] [Bold, Flirtatious Princess x Ice-Cold, Jealous Power Minister] The male and female leads adore each other unconditionally, and both are peak fighters. An episodic story where the main cast fights monsters and grows stronger, with some mildly frightening content. Shen Tang, a dollmaker who had just graduated from university and 11Reads—Score—14d adds
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It's really good. I don't usually write reviews, but it's really well-written. I highly recommend listening to the audiobook.
117 The Princess Returns: I Grant You the World 公主归来：许你天下 Jade Mat and Dawn Breeze玉簟晓风Ancient Romance734k WordsCompleted [Political intrigue, revenge, rebellion + both leads are each other's only partners and equally powerful] [The heroine is a formidable martial artist, peerless in both medicine and poison. The hero bears humiliation and bides his time, but is ruthless and decisive.] After ten years of studying martial arts on the mountain, Su Yuli, eldest daughter of the Marquis of Ningyuan's household, suddenly received a letter from home. Her brother had killed a princess sent to marry for peace, and to protec 266Reads8.4Score—14d adds
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Check out this book, no time travel, no rebirth.
118 The Tale of An Ning: A Song of the Jianghu 安宁传之江湖吟 Sweet and Sour Tomatoes酸酸甜甜是番茄Ancient Romance450k WordsCompleted [Pure historical setting + light wuxia + palace intrigue + farming and business + sisterly friendship + inspiring growth] Beauty is no calamity, and the jianghu is no place to settle. Behold the great land before us, where young heroes toast one another and speak of their dreams. Love, friendship, and family are all essential parts of a fulfilling life. Women, too, can ride into the jianghu; women, too, can wield swords to defend their homes and country. A daughter must be self-reliant. If I was 39Reads8.9Score—14d adds
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Anning Little Baby (pure ancient romance)
119 After Divorcing the Crown Prince, I Became Empress 休了太子后我成了皇后 Su Qingshi, Who Loves Homemade Ice Jelly爱吃自制冰粉的苏青狮Ancient Romance572k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Sweet Romance + Strong Female Lead + Satisfying Read + Devoted Romance] Reborn as the heroine of an angsty novel, she is ordered by the System to follow the plot: suffer emotional and physical abuse from the male lead for 99 chapters, then make a comeback in the final chapter? Su Tang sneers. “Like hell I will!” Episode One: She tears up the marriage contract in front of everyone and insults the original male lead until he shuts down. Episode Two: She latches onto the strong 421Reads9.2Score10814d adds
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This novel is pretty good! The characters are described very well, and the emotional details are very touching.
120 The Revelation of Qingcheng Fuyao 倾城扶摇启示录 Gentleman Xiao Yu君子小俞Ancient Romance34k WordsCompleted Every crisis is a chance to rise higher. She goes from being a brothel girl to a servant in the Chancellor’s residence, becomes a princess consort through a substitute marriage, and helps a foolish prince to save her own life, only to become queen. Choosing practicality over a chivalrous hero or an emperor, she takes an unconventional path to become the queen who unifies the Central Plains. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
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Short, sweet, and fluffy romance novels featuring political intrigue and romance, not time-travel or rebirth stories.
121 The Mad Emperor’s Captive: His Empress Has Run Away Again 疯帝囚宠，朕的皇后又跑了 Soaring Over the Southern Mountain跃南山Ancient Romance802k WordsOngoing [The title couldn't be changed in time. A female-led story: a princess of a fallen kingdom becomes an empress. She never bows to pressure and dares to flip the table, literally! No female suffering, no women fighting each other, but plenty of men fighting over her. They're all handsome, and they compete and vie for her!!!] [Political intrigue and tragic romance + captive pampering + love and hate + taking by force + two strong leads + a broken relationship beyond repair + possessive, cunning mal 751Reads9.4Score14614d adds
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A story of two virgins, a mad emperor, and a mad, devoted second male lead, the eldest princess of a fallen kingdom! He overthrows the Great Yue Kingdom, kidnaps the princess, imprisons her in the deep palace, and their entanglements continue day and night. Their obsessions collide, leading to a deadly predicament.
122 The Snowbound Blade 雪藏刃 Xie Xue Hanyan邪雪寒嫣Ancient Romance894k WordsCompleted One is a cold-faced constable who disguises herself as a man. The other is the Prince of Xichuan, a foreign nobleman said to have brought about his wife's death. When these two meet, an extraordinary story is bound to unfold. Passing herself off as a man to serve as a constable in the Six Fan Gate is no easy task. Dao Xueshan even changed her name to Dao Sanxue. To make it in a crowd of men, she has only one choice: be crueler, fiercer, more ruthless, and better at killing than they are. But she 353Reads—Score15214d adds
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Completed, a completely handwritten novel. The female protagonist disguises herself as a man, works in the government, and navigates the political arena. It features martial arts detective work, suspense, political intrigue, and female mutual assistance. The female protagonist has exceptional combat skills and is not romantically inclined.
123 Chronicles of the Netherworld 幽冥记 Liu Jin刘瑾Eastern Fantasy175k WordsCompleted Set against the backdrop of Song dynasty mythology, the story begins with a journey through the underworld and unfolds through a series of characters and tales. As the Buddha says, “Goodness is the root of all things,” and so loyalty and filial piety are the foundations of being human. Holding on to a single good thought is the righteous path of this world. The Buddha also says, “Desire is the source of resentment in the human heart.” Love can fill the heart with the joy of blooming flowers, but 91Reads—Score10014d adds
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Mythology, romance.
124 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—14d adds
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Ancient romance!
125 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. 46Reads—Score—14d adds
126 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 1.6kReads—Score—14d adds
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Ancient Chinese romance, sweet and fluffy, no melodrama, arranged marriage that blossoms into love, the emperor's favorite concubine, lighthearted and humorous, joyful daily life.
127 Ask Me How I Can 问君何能 Astonishing888叹为观止888Historical550k WordsCompleted [Golden finger + intense mind games + court intrigue + sweet romance and satisfying payback + plenty of twists] A young man is beaten by a thug and unexpectedly gains the ability to read minds through heavenly ears. A beggar turns his fortunes around and rises to become a prince of the court. Power struggles and battles for the throne unfold one after another. Everyone is a pawn, yet everyone is caught up in the game. Who has the greater foresight and cunning? The princess by his side, the prime 40Reads8.9Score—14d adds
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A masterpiece of political intrigue, sweet romance, and intense heartbreak, set in a chaotic post-Tang Dynasty world where everyone is a player, yet everyone is also caught in the game. He begins with the execution of his entire family, and continues to dream of a woman.
128 Love in the Apocalypse 末世儿女情 Mu Yun Jiu Xiao暮云九霄Ancient Romance462k WordsCompleted [Traditional Wuxia + Traditional History and Culture + Political Intrigue + Love of Country and Family + Talented Scholars and Beautiful Women + Mutual Redemption + Quiet Endurance and Comeback + Overwhelming Martial Prowess] This book has only just received its first rating, so it's normal for the score to be low. She is the reincarnation of the Lord of a Hundred Flowers, a phoenix destined for greatness, yet she has fallen to the station of a maid. Unaware that she possesses the Sacred Hundred 6Reads8.8Score—14d adds
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A pure ancient Chinese romance novel, currently being updated. The writing is excellent, and the plot is full of twists and turns.
129 From Hostage to Emperor for the Ages 从质子到千古一帝 The Silent Writer沉默的作家Historical317k WordsOngoing Wei Huan, the ninth prince of Great Wei, was overlooked by his father. He volunteered to become a hostage in the state of Jin. After surviving countless life-and-death trials and experiencing one romance after another, he ultimately returned to Wei with the support of his many confidantes, brilliant strategists, and valiant generals. He ascended the throne, unified the realm, and became an emperor for the ages. This is not only a deeply moving, earth-shaking tale of love and passion, but also an —Reads—Score—14d adds
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It's beautiful...
130 The Smoke of War Rises: The Dragon Roars Across the World 烽烟起之龙啸天下 Carrots and Greens love萝卜青菜loveHistorical600k WordsCompleted Heaven is not benevolent; all things are but straw dogs. War fires rage across the land, and heroes rise in droves. The king is weak, while treacherous ministers hold power. Flames fill the skies, and the capital falls. Warlords scheme against one another. The emperor rises up, his roar shaking the realm. A seal of office in his left hand, a beauty leaning against him. A sword in his right, as he sweeps across the six directions. An eastern emperor, a western sovereign, and a central royal cou 146Reads—Score—14d adds
131 The Thirteenth Year of Yongli 永历十三年 The Little Student Who Loves Meat爱吃肉的小同学Ancient Romance774k WordsCompleted Now being serialized~ [Nation and people above all + no golden finger, transmigration, or rebirth + one-on-one romance + happy ending] [Cunning, ruthless, brilliant villainess VS a lone official who has endured humiliation + mystery and investigation] To find her father's whereabouts, Xu Mingyu leaves her home and travels far to Lan County. There, amid the Yellow River's towering, turbid waves, she strikes a dangerous bargain with a tiger. She never expects to cross paths with Pei Wenzheng, the 339Reads8.3Score10014d adds
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I highly recommend this book; it's a story of mutual redemption between a madwoman and a cold, aloof courtier—truly amazing.
132 The Little Tailor on the Frontier 边疆小裁缝 Perhaps Not Just a Pond Dweller莫非池中物Marriage & Romance36k WordsCompleted The Little Tailor on the Frontier 228Reads—Score—14d adds
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Pure ancient romance novels
133 Looking Back, I See the Azure Clouds 回首见青云 Perhaps Not Just a Pond Dweller莫非池中物Ancient Romance46k WordsCompleted Looking Back, I See Blue Skies 43Reads—Score—14d adds
134 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—14d adds
135 The Coroner's Wife's Tea-Picking Journal 仵作娘子采茶记 Perhaps Not Just a Pond Dweller莫非池中物Ancient Romance20k WordsCompleted A Coroner's Wife's Tea-Picking Journal 80Reads—Score—14d adds
136 The Sweet, Delicate Heiress and the Yandere Heir Who Keeps Her Busy Every Night 绿茶千金软又酥，病娇世子夜夜忙 Watermelon Dipped in Mustard西瓜蘸芥末Ancient Romance304k WordsOngoing [A delicate flower in public, a big boss in private heroine x a sickly cat in public, a crazy, jealous man in private hero | Substitute marriage revealed, two strong leads, sweet romance] To save her father and brothers, Di Xiaorou gritted her teeth and took her sister’s place in marrying the sickly, short-lived Ling Yuheng, planning to run away at the first opportunity. On their wedding night, they were both drugged. One night of passion later, they fell deeply in love. The supposedly sickly gr —Reads8.4Score—14d adds
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A pure ancient romance novel, with no time travel or reincarnation elements, and super sweet romance!
137 From Convict Maid to Grand Empress Dowager: I Survived Three Reigns 从罪婢到太皇太后，我熬了三朝 Shangguan Yun33上官允33Ancient Romance599k WordsCompleted [A careful plan at every turn] [Deep devotion] [Power over the court] She was the orphaned daughter of a disgraced official, the lowliest palace maid in the palace laundry. To find her younger brother, who had been missing for eight years, she saved up her meager earnings for half a year and begged the eunuch in charge to assign her to the State of Zhao. He took her money, got drunk, and casually entered her name on the roster for the frigid, desolate State of Xing instead. One wrong step, and s 1Reads—Score—14d adds
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Super good-looking, ancient romance, strong female lead, palace intrigue, power struggles, revenge, exclusive love. It's a palace intrigue and power struggle story within the normal logical dimension. Sharing is worse than keeping it to yourself.
138 Spring Banquet 春日宴 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance664k WordsCompleted She kept male favorites and toyed with powerful ministers! For eight years, the arrogant and tyrannical Princess Danyang, Li Huaiyu, wreaked havoc across the court and country. She died on the day the new emperor ascended the throne, bleeding from every orifice in a truly gruesome death. The officials celebrated and the people rejoiced: Evil gets what it deserves! Good riddance! Yet on the seventh day after her death, Princess Danyang returned to life in the body of the Bai family’s Fourth Mis 13.6kReads9.4Score2.3k14d adds
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1️⃣ This is an ancient reincarnation novel, "Reincarnation in Another's Body," which is incredibly good. Before death, the protagonist was the domineering and arrogant Princess Danyang; after death, she became the foolish fourth young lady of the Bai family. This book is truly amazing; the author's writing is superb, so much so that I think it's the pinnacle of ancient romance novels. Highly recommended!!!
139 The Imperial Academy’s Fallen Woman 国子监破鞋 Flying King1996飞大王1996Ancient Romance1.4M WordsOngoing 136,543 people have already missed this book because of its title... One-of-a-kind pure heroine + nobody is innocent + romance and desire + the fate of the nation. Beauty fades, and with it, love. Golden fingers are just something people say to fool the gullible. She is a soul from another world, sharp-eyed and streetwise. In this decaying dynasty, she aims to amass a fortune beyond imagination and avoid the humiliation China suffered over the past century. 20Reads9.2Score16814d adds
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Unexpectedly, beneath the enigmatic title lies a grand national narrative, depicting the rise and fall of dynasties, the struggles of change, and the realistic and multifaceted character portrayals.

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