Gentle Male Leads in Historical Novels Are So Rare 温柔古代男主真的少见

1. 201 圆 The Round Table Consultant’s Final Fantasy 圆桌顾问的最终幻想 The Parasol Tree That Crossed the Ocean漂洋过海梧桐树Ancient Romance1.5M WordsOngoing A genius girl from the 21st century, Jian Sheng, wakes up one day inside the legend of King Arthur. No System, no support, just a crazy old man who calls himself Merlin. He says, “The Round Table needs an advisor. You’re the one.” Jian Sheng: “All right, then I’ll give Camelot a complete makeover, and have a little fun and romance along the way. What could be better?” King Arthur watches as the palace suddenly becomes more efficient, the treasury grows, and the knights are left speechless by the 860Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The male protagonist is a gentle, considerate, and pure-hearted British knight.

2. 202 女 A Woman Wakes on the Dragon Throne in a Man's Body, While the Tyrant and His Cold Tutor Share a Love of Men 女穿男身龙榻醒，暴君断袖太傅冷 Zhu Yao祝姚Ancient Romance372k WordsCompleted +Woman transmigrates into a man's body + tyrant + changing fate + survival Su Jin, a modern young woman, transmigrated into the body of a notorious villainous tyrant. Still reeling from the shock, she discovered a breathtakingly beautiful man lying beside her on the dragon bed: the stunning Imperial Tutor, who shared a blood feud with the original host and had been forced into a relationship with him. Overcome by desire, she took him by force, sealing her reputation as a man who loved men. When 120Reads5.7Score—14d adds

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   😅😅

3. 203 女 A Woman in a Man's Body: A Concubine-Born Son's Guide to Getting Rich 女穿男：庶子暴富手册 Liu Jilian刘忌廉Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Woman transmigrates into a man's body + transmigration + one-on-one romance + marriage before love + slow-burn + farming and business] [Sweet-talking, ruthless rent collector vs. theatrical holdout who refuses to break off the engagement] When Zhao Wenduo opens his eyes, he's become the disowned illegitimate son of a duke's household. A vast fortune? None of it is his. A houseful of servants? They've all gone to the legitimate son. All he has left are two crumbling alleys, a marriage contract, 1.1kReads7.0Score12614d adds

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   Why don't you try this good one?

4. 204 女 Matriarchy: My Husband Is So Clingy, I Want to Run Away! 女尊：夫君太粘人，妻主她想逃！ White Clouds Perch on the Tip of the Brush白云栖笔端Ancient Romance592k WordsOngoing [Female-Dominated Society] [Everyone's Favorite] [My Husband Is So Clingy, I Want to Run Away] Wen Cijiu transmigrated into a female-dominated romance novel, becoming the villainous scumbag wife who abused the male lead. The male lead's assassin older sister would arrive in the capital in ten days. If she saw her younger brother looking gaunt and malnourished, she'd be furious enough to kill Wen Cijiu with one stroke. At this desperate moment, Wen Cijiu activated her portable storage space. One 2.9kReads—Score30814d adds

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   The male characters in ancient matriarchal novels are all very gentle. [Heart emoji]

5. 205 青 Childhood Sweethearts to Lovers: Returning with a Jade in His Arms 青梅变竹马，朝阳抱玉归 Widowed, But Not Lonely鳏寡非孤独Ancient Romance397k WordsOngoing [Female Disguise, Iron-Blooded Heir × Male Disguise, Downtrodden Sixth Prince] [Historical Romance, Alternate Setting | Pure Historical Romance, no transmigration, no System | Both are chaste in body and heart, each other's first and only love | Includes war and court intrigue. The plot is fictional, so please don't nitpick the details.] Xie Yu is the "only son" of the Marquis of Dingyuan's household. She has disguised herself as a boy since childhood and is destined to defend the northwest in 793Reads—Score10214d adds
6. 206 烬 Embers of Joy: A Thousand Miles of Mountains and Rivers 烬余欢之千里江山 Zhao Yinglai昭影来Ancient Romance233k WordsCompleted [Historical Romance] [Political Intrigue] [Ensemble Cast] [Devoted Love] The first time Rong Jingxing saw Yan Zhaoxi, he knew his heart had been moved. But burdened with the fate of the empire and unable to act as he wished, he didn't want to keep the woman he loved trapped by his side. "She should be free to live as she pleases. She shouldn't have to come here." The day Yan Zhaoxi chose to enter the palace, it was simply because she believed Rong Jingxing would make a good emperor. She had nev 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The gentle male lead is here!

7. 207 双 Chronicle of the Twin Bracelets 双镯记 Cloud Book and Shadow云朵书影Modern Romance303k WordsCompleted [Transmigration to Another World] [Powerful CEO] [Women's Growth] [Mutual Devotion] A wealthy heiress and a princess from another world transmigrate and switch places. How will the rich young heir handle it? Told across two timelines, ancient and modern, this story focuses on women's growth and a love that brings two people together to save each other. Family, friendship, career: she wants it all! In the modern world, there's a wealthy young heir who has been her childhood sweetheart. In the anc 33Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Purely handmade fine chaff! A high-quality time-travel novel with a superb dual-narrative structure and unconventional character designs! The writing is delicate, the story is complete and smooth, and the emotions are moving. A Tomato classic is a definite must-read! You absolutely have to read it, okay?

8. 208 明 The Bright Moon Shines Here 明月照此间 Bamboo Grove Retreat栖竹里Ancient Romance124k WordsCompleted What is it like to be the only confidant who knows every tragic ending awaiting you, yet cannot speak of any of it? Is it a blessing, or the cruelest punishment? Pei Shiyin, a history student, transmigrates to the flourishing Tang dynasty and becomes Wang Wei’s kindred spirit. She knows all the poems he will write and foresees the trials fate has in store for him, from political infighting to the An Lushan Rebellion, and finally the disgrace of being branded a traitor. The cruelty of history is 6Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Historical time travel + ultimate tragic ending aesthetics! The female protagonist transmigrates into the body of Wang Wei, the only soulmate of the poet-monk, holding his tragic script in her hands, yet only able to be a bystander in history. She witnesses his success in the imperial examinations, his fall to the rebels, and his lonely old age—she is the eternally shining but untouchable moon in his poems. The female protagonist is not an omnipotent time traveler; she is a prisoner of history, each approach costing her herself, yet she still selflessly becomes his only light in his desperate situation. And Wang Wei, the gentle and detached poet-monk of history, comes alive here—his ambitions, his humiliations, the immense desolation beneath his "indifference to everything" in his later years, are all gently received by those eyes from the future. The deep affection between the two, "I know you are destined to wander, yet I still come to you under the moon," is more moving than any plot device.

9. 209 玄 The Metaphysics Master Came Down from the Mountain 玄学大佬她从山上来 Lemon Cola Chicken Wing Rice Wrap柠檬可乐鸡翅包饭Ancient Romance418k WordsCompleted She is the legitimate daughter of a marquis's household, but a charlatan Taoist declares her cursed to bring ruin to her family. At six, she is sent away to a barren mountain. Her master is a legend in the world of metaphysics, known to all as Master Qingwu. She spends ten years cultivating on the mountain, mastering feng shui, fate reading, physiognomy, and talismans. On her first day down the mountain, she meets a sickly prince. Everyone says he is a jinx, and anyone who gets close to him eith 163Reads—Score—14d adds

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   These two books 😎😎😎

10. 210 凤 The Phoenix Comes to Court: My Imperial Consorts Can Conquer the World 凤临朝：本宫的面首能夺天下 Lemon Cola Chicken Wing Rice Wrap柠檬可乐鸡翅包饭Ancient Romance634k WordsCompleted She was the eldest princess of Great Zhou. In her previous life, she gave her heart to one man, only to be run through the chest with a sword. Three thousand loyal souls died for her, and as she lay in a pool of blood, she watched her enemy climb over her corpse to claim the throne. Reborn three years earlier, on the night of her wedding, she cast aside her innocence and infatuation. The woman who had clawed her way out of a pool of blood now had only two goals: protect those who had died for h 14Reads—Score314d adds
11. 211 谋 Planning the World: Splendor 谋定天下之锦绣 The Thick-Skinned Cat厚黑的猫Ancient Romance246k WordsCompleted The Wang daughters were destined to become empresses, while the Wang sons went to war at a young age. In the Great You Dynasty, the Wang clan stood equal to the imperial family. Wang daughters were born to marry into the royal family, a status more exalted than that of a princess. Wang sons joined the army in their youth, shedding their blood on the battlefield in loyal service to the emperor and country. Such a status inspired admiration, envy, and even hatred. After a single act of treachery, —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The daughters of the Wang family were destined to be empresses, while the sons of the Wang family fought on the battlefield from a young age. In the Great You Dynasty, the Wang family was a surname comparable to the royal family. Wang family daughters were born into royalty, a status even more noble than a princess. Wang family sons joined the army at a young age, shedding blood on the battlefield for loyalty to the emperor and the country. Such a status inspired envy, jealousy, and even hatred. One day, a plot was made, and the entire Wang family was executed. From then on, the Great You Dynasty lost the Wang family but gained the Jin family. The Ninth Prince, Jin Yulou, held immense power. Ruthless and merciless, he killed without blinking an eye. Only towards her was he tender and considerate. "Jinxiu, unless I die, you will never escape me." He, the heir of the royal family, had a mysterious past. To others, he was a man both intelligent and terrifying. Only in front of her was he as innocent as a fool. "Jinxiu, as long as I'm here, no one will dare bully you." Royal intrigue and hidden conspiracies swirled. Jinxiu, the schemer who would rule the world.

12. 212 盛 Peace in a Flourishing Age 盛世有太平 Lord Ninghan凝寒君Two Male Leads435k WordsOngoing [Two Male Leads + Master and Disciple + Political Intrigue + Ensemble Cast + Mutual Healing] After losing his job, he takes in a boy. After he leaves, the scheming boy makes his mark on the world. The boy's life is the only move that can save this game from certain defeat. With only two years left to live, imperial physician Du Taiping wants nothing more than to pass away in peace. On the night he leaves the palace, he finds a boy who can see the colors of people's souls, and discovers the deepe 69Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Our little Taiping

13. 213 盛 Madness Reigns in This Golden Age, and I'm the Only One Saving People 盛世疯批，只有我在救人 Lord Ninghan凝寒君259k WordsOngoing [Everyone Is Unhinged | High-Quality Political Intrigue and Ensemble Cast | Intense Emotional Push and Pull] In a dynasty where the princes and the emperor are bound by a blood feud, I, Du Taiping, became the only normal person. The Crown Prince is a lone wolf bent on revenge, my senior brother is a madman devoted to order, and my disciple can see the colors of people's souls. I wanted nothing more than to die in peace, but was dragged into another high-stakes gamble over this so-called “golden 20Reads—Score—14d adds
14. 214 表 After the Young Lady Chose a Match, the Unhinged Heir Went Red-Eyed and Claimed Her by Force 表姑娘选亲后，疯批世子红眼强夺 Half a Song半歌儿Ancient Romance345k WordsOngoing [Cool-Headed, Rational Cousin] x [Obsessive, Unhinged Heir] Pathological possessiveness, intense push and pull, two strong and devoted leads, strategic mind games and power struggles, sweet romance, happy ending At five, she was sent to live with her maternal grandmother at the Duke's manor. She hid her sharp edge, kept her feelings in check, and acted cautiously and patiently at every turn. Yet her striking beauty and cool, bookish elegance inevitably stirred jealousy throughout the household. 1.6kReads—Score10314d adds

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    The male lead dotes on the female lead very, very much.

15. 215 清 A Gentle Breeze Meets the White Dew 清风遇白露 Honey Baby哈尼宝宝Modern Romance453k WordsCompleted In their previous lives, three people laid the groundwork for an entanglement that would continue into the next... One defied the will of Heaven and feared no karmic retribution, forcibly changing her fate for her; One was destined to be bound to her, their names written side by side on the Three Lives Stone; And one, after her death, set up a memorial tablet for her and built a shrine in her honor, keeping her soul from dispersing and giving it a place to return to. In this life, all three are 294Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    This novel is great! 🥰🥰🥰🥰

16. 216 蓼 Sweet Romance by the Reed Marsh 蓼汀甜缘 Passing Echoes过留声Ancient Romance198k WordsOngoing [Transmigration · Rebirth · Fictional Ancient China · Marriage Before Love · Sweet Romance · Devoted to Each Other] Shen Yi, a modern woman, woke up one day as Shen Zhiyi, who lived under her uncle’s roof in the Great Yan dynasty. The original Shen Zhiyi had been timid by nature, but she had no intention of repeating her predecessor’s mistakes. With her modern cooking skills and business sense, she made desserts, built up her savings, and joined forces with her sisters to establish a school. She —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It's not uncommon; even military generals can be gentle.

17. 217 京 The Tide Between Beijing and Hong Kong 京港澜渡 A Book Worth a Fortune一本千万利Modern Romance631k WordsOngoing [The rating just opened, slowly climbing] [Hong Kong old-money style vs. Beijing political circles] [Intrigue and covert battles among the wealthy] [High-IQ business and romance] [Slow burn, not a fast-paced power fantasy; feel free to skip chapters] Four pairs of hunters, four hunts. The rain pours over Hong Kong. Come enjoy a TVB-style romance, business-war, and suspense drama! Sweet nothings go beyond “Stay a little longer” and “I adore you” to include “I’m crazy about you.” Duplicity is the 8.5kReads8.9Score77514d adds

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    Society is simple; it's people who are complicated.

18. 218 十 Ten Realms: I Was Ordinary 十界：我本平庸 Sanqi Confused Fish三七糊涂鱼Eastern Fantasy1.8M WordsOngoing (We are all ordinary people. Some say they don’t understand what I’m writing! The truth is, I simply want to tell the story of an ordinary person who keeps growing, improving, and learning. He feels lost and helpless, never knowing what to do. His life is full of stumbles, but through repeated setbacks and lessons, he slowly grows! Some people are born in Rome, while he is stuck in the mud. In Rome, it’s easy to cross the finish line. But there’s something all the more inspiring about perseverin 7.1kReads9.1Score59514d adds
19. 219 贵 The Noble Lady Became Empress, and the Career-Driven Emperor Went on a Rampage 贵女为后，事业批帝王杀疯了 Stuffing the Cat塞猫猫Ancient Romance432k WordsCompleted [Household and palace intrigue + both leads are each other's only love + ancient-era heroine + marriage before love + husband pursues his wife + emotional push and pull + everyone is clever, with some political scheming] The hunt begins in the middle-to-late stages; the earlier, slower-paced chapters focus mainly on the heroine's growth. Scheming, ruthless emperor × poised, pampered young lady from a noble family Cui Shaoyi was born into a noble family. Her aunt was the Empress Dowager, and the 670Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male lead is gentle and refined, and he has a special affection for the female lead; both are virgins.

20. 220 槛 Respectfully Submitted by an Outsider: Three Lives, Three Worlds 槛外人敬上：三生三世 Xu Xu Ru Yu徐徐如雨Ancient Romance157k WordsCompleted I wrote this book for my wife. Once, she told me that if I died before her, she wouldn’t be able to bear it. That led us to talk about reincarnation. Is there really another life? Can people who love each other meet again? Later, while reading Dream of the Red Chamber, I decided to write this book. My wife is a lot like Miaoyu in the novel: strong-willed, distant, and in poor health. She asked me why she wasn’t more like Daiyu. I said that plenty of people love Daiyu, but I’m your very own “Zhan 20Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This kind of male protagonist is rare: straightforward, insightful, and with exceptionally high intelligence. He'd go to any lengths for a girl, and there's nothing in the world that can stump him, except for the female lead…

21. 221 雪 Snow Falls on Youyan 雪落幽燕 Helian Chengcheng赫连澄澄Ancient Romance176k WordsCompleted Li Mei, courtesy name Shuyuan, is the legitimate daughter of Prince Yongping’s household. At seven, she was granted the title of County Lady Jing’an. Born with a silver spoon in her mouth, she nevertheless had an unreliable mother. Her mother was a fiery-tempered daughter of a military family, fiercely jealous by nature. In a fit of rage, she killed Su Su, Prince Yongping’s favorite concubine, and was stripped of her title, expelled from the household, and sent to live in seclusion on Mount Nan, 1.1kReads—Score10214d adds

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    This is a fictional historical novel set in the Tang Dynasty, incorporating historical events such as the Tang Dynasty's royal family's use of witchcraft, the Zhang Guang murder case, and the Jingyuan Mutiny as its backdrop. It's a "warm-hearted" story. The female lead is a county princess, and the male lead is a young general. The female lead's family suffers misfortune, and she and her mother flee to Youzhou. In Youzhou, the female lead and the male lead meet by chance, surviving together in the wilderness and falling into an ancient cave. The male lead takes great care of the female lead. The female lead's father is exonerated and his title is restored, and the female lead returns to the royal palace. Just as the two are preparing to marry, someone interferes, ruining their marriage. The female lead is forced to become a nun, living a very difficult life, and the male lead cooks for them.

22. 222 不 Don't Be Afraid, She's Here 不要怕有她在 Ten-Mile Islet Creek十里洲溪Ancient Romance152k WordsOngoing [Career-Driven, Wolfish, Stoic Girl vs. Love-Struck, Foxlike Boy] [Mutual Firsts + Equally Matched + Childhood Friends + Young Love] Yu Ling didn't know what it was. It had wandered the world for a thousand years, driven by a single obsession: It had to find someone, the “Sage Destined by Heaven.” According to the course of time, that person had not yet been born. I had been by her side since childhood, guiding her as she turned the wheels of fate, watching her go from helping people with smal 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The story features a clean-cut, strong-willed childhood sweetheart pairing, a female protagonist's growth narrative, a wolf-like, loveless, and wooden female lead, and a fox-like, youthful, and gentle male lead. The female lead gets excited and crazy when fighting, and is intelligent. There are many foreshadowing elements in the story, and the male lead will later seduce and deceive the female lead.

23. 223 百 A Hundred Years of Laughter, How Many More Can We Have? 百年欢笑，能得几回又 It's Ju An是居岸Ancient Romance135k WordsOngoing [Historical romance + immortality + power struggles + exotic lands + marriage alliance with the grasslands + ensemble cast] The wine stirred the heart and blurred the eyes. Ming Changxi watched A Xile tilt his head and pour her a drink, and a blush rose to her cheeks. His thin lips were sharply defined, their corners lifting ever so slightly. His gentle expression softened the wild beauty of the grasslands. Ming Changxi leaned toward him without thinking, drawing a little closer. “Your Highness 11Reads—Score—14d adds

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24. 224 狐 The Fox Demon Above, the Young Master Below 狐妖在上，公子在下 Jiang Yuexing绛玥星Fantastical Romance85k WordsOngoing Shen Du, the young master of the Duke of Zhenguo’s household, has two great wishes in life: First, to marry his cousin Lin Wanqing. Second, to be a useless wastrel who lazes around and lives off others. But fate has other plans. After he casually picks up an injured white fox in the suburbs, his life takes a strange turn. The white fox transforms into a stunningly beautiful young woman. Insisting she must repay his kindness, she shamelessly disguises herself as a man, sneaks into the academy, an 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    🔥A spoiled, irresponsible young master × a captivatingly beautiful white fox spirit. The young master is determined to marry his cousin, but is instead won over by a fox spirit. Disguised as a man, the fox spirit stays by his side at the academy, gradually winning his heart and standing up for him against powerful figures, driving the spoiled young master crazy with her charm. The cousin harbors secrets, and the fox spirit's origins hold ancient mysteries. A memorable scene: the brother arrives with a knife, and the young master urgently exclaims: "She's a fox!" The beginning is hilarious and lighthearted, while the later part is full of suspense, with the fox spirit taking the initiative to win his heart.

25. 225 穿 After I Transmigrate, the Prince Dotes on Me 穿越后，王爷宠我上天 Fragrant Sun香太阳Ancient Romance141k WordsOngoing Other people who transmigrate become princesses or commandery princesses, with endless wealth and luxury. But when it is her turn, she transmigrates into the body of a corpse covered in wounds! When she wakes, rats are still gnawing at her body! Her body's original owner was schemed against by her stepmother and stepsister, and nearly lost her life. Now that she has arrived in the original owner's body, she will settle the score on her behalf! The Li residence is a den of wolves. First, she has 43Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male protagonist in this book is also quite gentle.

26. 226 杜 The Story of Du Yi 杜懿传 The White Fox Is Still a Fox白狐亦狐Eastern Fantasy525k WordsOngoing “The Heavenly Barrier? Why would the Heavenly Court and Divine Realm put up a barrier! If you raise one, then I, Du Yi, will break it with everything I’ve cultivated! I want all under heaven to live as one, with every creature in its proper place and every cultivator free to pursue their own path!” “I’ll break every law with a streak of rainbow across the clouds!” Du Yi declared to the Sages of the Three Teachings and the Gods of Water and Fire. Thousands of years ago, the Gods of Water and 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Top scholar, teacher, Taoist priest... He has multiple identities all at once.

27. 227 暴 The Hot-Tempered Female Officer: Nobody Tells Me What to Do 暴躁女官差：谁都别教我做事 The World Is Too Boring世界太无聊Ancient Romance257k WordsOngoing The number “1” is one of the most fundamental and important numbers in human civilization. It is simple, yet carries profound philosophical meaning, mathematical value, and cultural symbolism. Ever since people learned to count in ancient times, “1” has represented “singularity,” “beginning,” “uniqueness,” and “existence.” Though it is only the first number in the sequence of natural numbers, it holds an irreplaceable place in mathematics, science, religion, literature, and everyday life. In fr —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male lead is elegant yet cunning, gentle yet composed, unfathomable, and incredibly charming!!! I highly recommend this book; he's unconditionally good to the female lead!!!

28. 228 深 The Little Palace Kitchen 深宫小食堂 Collecting Tenderness收藏温柔Ancient Romance262k WordsCompleted After transmigrating as the empress, Lin Wanyi binds herself to a “Life Assistant System.” The abilities she draws each day are all kinds of strange, and so she begins a happy life in the imperial palace, never fighting for anything and just wanting to lie flat. 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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    [Already added to my bookshelf] ❤️ [A masterpiece by Sparrow Eater]

29. 229 穿 After I Transmigrated, I Reunited with the General in the Modern World 穿越后，我和将军在现代重逢 Li Jiabeibei黎家蓓蓓Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Eight hundred years ago, she was Princess Lingxi of the Bai Kingdom, and he was Sha Chi, the general charged with defending its city. On the day the city fell, they drank poison and promised to find each other in their next lives. Eight hundred years later, she was Li Ruoxin, a graduate student in archaeology, and he was Mo Haoqian, an investigator with the national security agency. A golden hairpin unearthed from Heishui City awakened their memories across the cycle of reincarnation. In those m 926Reads8.7Score18.8k14d adds

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    Mei Zangziyu waited his whole life in the teahouse, Lin Zhaohe guarded his home in Dubai, and Fang Zhaohe froze to death in the snows of Moscow, still clutching evidence… The concept of the "night watchman" imbues the novel with a profound spiritual core. It tells us that history is not a dusty pile of old papers, but a beacon passed down through generations by countless people with their blood and flesh. This kind of theme is extremely rare in the world of online literature.

30. 230 反 After My Villainous Father Led Us Through Famine, He Turned Over a New Leaf 反派爹带着我逃荒后走上正途了 Hua Qi花柒Ancient Romance870k WordsCompleted [Farming + pampered by all + transmigrate into a book + pocket dimension + famine and disaster] When Jian Yi’an woke up, she had become the villainous big shot’s doomed little girl from a book. Not only was she short-lived, she hadn’t enjoyed a single good day. She’d barely escaped famine when bandits struck. She’d avoided the war, only to run into a snow disaster. Staying alive was just too hard. Jian Yi’an trudged along on her little radish legs, looking solemnly at the man who would become ev 256Reads9.0Score8214d adds

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    Haha, we're like childhood sweethearts, working together to move forward.

31. 231 画 Warm Spring in the Painted Hall 画堂春暖 Muxin幕心Ancient Romance302k WordsCompleted In her previous life, Qin Huaqing married into the marquis's household without understanding much about the world. Only after her entire family was sentenced to death and her husband's family was exiled thousands of miles away did she realize how foolishly she had lived. Reborn, she had only one goal: Cling to Lord Wei's coattails and stop her father from becoming a treacherous official! [Note: Older husband, younger wife; an unapologetically sweet romance that'll give you a toothache~~~] 283Reads8.9Score6014d adds

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    The older, gentle male lead is very charming [shy]

32. 232 风 The Dashing Young Master, Smooth as Silk 风流公子润如酥 Great Sage Duo Duo大圣铎铎Ancient Romance181k WordsCompleted [Wake up! This isn't your ordinary historical romance. It's a Northern Song dynasty sweet romance that'll have you pounding your bed and squealing in the middle of the night!] On the first day Shen Su transmigrated into the body of a junior constable in Kaifeng Prefecture, she did something outrageous at the Zuixian Pavilion: She flirted with a man. He was so aloof and chaste that she sidled up, took his chin in her hand, and asked, "How much for a night?" He caught her wrist and chuckled. "I'll —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    [Must-Read for Bookworms] I stayed up all night to finish this! A sweet romance set in the Northern Song Dynasty, combining transmigration, suspense, and a minor constable's rise to power! This novel, written by a "Deputy Minister of the Court of Judicial Review," uses a basket of meat buns to pamper the minor constable who flirted with him, turning him into a princess! It's so addictive!!! "The Charming Young Master is as Delicate as Cream"—a masterpiece that makes even the stern-faced Yama "pay for his wife," so sweet you'll scream and pound your bed in the middle of the night! 📖 The story begins with a drunken flirtation: On her first day transmigrating into the book, the minor constable Shen Su pinched a handsome man's chin at the Drunken Immortal Pavilion and asked, "How much for a night?" The next day, when they met in court, she discovered that the "pay-for-hire man" she had flirted with was actually the legendary, woman-averse Yama of the Court of Judicial Review. She thought she was doomed. But that very night, the door to the woodshed opened—he held a steaming bowl of meat buns, smiling like a fox: "Call me 'good brother,' and these buns are yours." From then on, her life completely went astray. What was supposed to be an investigation turned into being fed every day; the promised three-month trial period turned into "This official has taken a liking to you, seriously." It wasn't until a jade pendant engraved with the character "Ning" was unearthed that she realized—she wasn't just a transmigrator, but also a princess sent away from the palace fifteen years ago. 🔥 Why is this book so addictive? ❶ A groundbreaking "anti-cliché sweet romance" genre! Not a domineering CEO forcing a marriage, not a naive heroine's comeback, but a ruthless ruler chasing after his wife with steamed buns! "This official is offering himself up," "Investigating the case is official business, investigating you is private business," "Call me 'good brother'"—every chapter contains a love quote, every sentence is screenshottable and ready to be shared with your best friends! ❷ Packed with memorable scenes, so sweet it'll leave you breathless! Feeding her in the woodshed, protecting her at the Hongmen Banquet, a counterattack in the Imperial Garden, twelve letters from her mother's last testament, kowtowing at Consort Ning's tomb and calling her "mother-in-law," "From now on, I'll call you husband" on their wedding night… every chapter has something to make you scream! Sweet with a touch of angst, and even sweeter after the angst, an emotional rollercoaster from start to finish! ❸ The growth story of the young constable is so moving it'll bring tears to your eyes! Shen Su transforms from a timid constable into Princess Ning'an, who dares to confront the Empress Dowager head-on. She doesn't have any special abilities, only Lu Run's words, "No matter who you are, I want you." This kind of "even if it means going against the world, I will protect you" kind of favoritism is truly heart-wrenching! 📚 If you're tired of artificial sweetness and the same old stand-in novels, try "The Romantic Young Master Run Ru Su"! The Northern Song Dynasty setting is based on historical research (Dali Temple, Kaifeng Prefecture, Imperial Mausoleum Regulations), the transmigration plot is mind-bending, and the sweetness is off the charts—a perfect bedtime read! 👉 I've already added it to my bookshelf, no more talk, let's go! Tonight, let Lord Lu knock you out with meat buns!! [Kiss][Kiss][Kiss]

33. 233 穿 Transmigrated into a Book on My Wedding Night, I Find My Prince Consort Is the Campus Heartthrob I’ve Secretly Loved 穿书新婚夜，驸马竟是暗恋的校草 Zhen Qixian枕七弦Ancient Romance326k WordsOngoing [Transmigrated into a book + sweet romance + both leads are each other's first and only love + romantic rivalry] A timid, mischievous princess vs. a cool, jealous campus heartthrob Xiao Qingyi transmigrates into a book, becoming the vicious, debauched and tyrannical eldest princess in an ancient romance novel. On her wedding night, the bridal veil is lifted, and her husband turns out to be the campus heartthrob she had a crush on! They stare at each other for three seconds. The heartthrob rubs h —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is it! So beautiful!

34. 234 今 Joy in This Life 今生俱欢颜 Xi You喜酉Ancient Romance49k WordsOngoing Shen Yuan, the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Yong'an's household, was driven to ruin by her stepmother, Madam Zhou, in her previous life. Her family was destroyed, and she died with hatred in her heart. Reborn, she returns to the bitter winter of her twelfth year, when her mother is still alive, her elder brother is full of youthful vigor, and there's still time to change everything. In this life, she is no longer a helpless girl at the mercy of others. She plans every move carefully, e —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male protagonist is gentle, considerate, and kind. Even on his path of revenge, he never wants to implicate others or cause them to pay the ultimate price.

35. 235 误 I Accidentally Married Up, and Now the Aloof Powerful Minister Won't Let Me Go 误攀高枝，清冷权臣又争又抢 Bone-Devouring销骨Ancient Romance130k WordsOngoing [Cold on the outside, scheming on the inside, orphan who plots her every move + revenge + love-triangle battlefield + one woman, three men + all male leads are virgins] [Romance: A self-effacing green tea with a strong moral compass + a childhood friend full of youthful spirit + an aloof paragon with selfish desires. The men act cordial to one another, but secretly compete for her affection and pull each other's hair.] After powerful nobles brutally murdered her mother, Jiang Chuhe found no on 15Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Despite their illustrious family backgrounds and noble status, and having countless ways to force the female lead to stay, they all deeply respect her wishes and always put her feelings first—a kind of gentleness in a different sense.

36. 236 北 Love in the Northern Song 北宋之恋 The Sensible Little Squirrel知性的小松鼠2.4M WordsOngoing Zhang Bingke, a modern plastic surgeon, unexpectedly transmigrates to the Northern Song during the reign of Emperor Renzong. Armed with modern medical skills and ideas from a thousand years in the future, she enters the turbulent political game played by Song, Xia, and Liao. On one side is Zhao Zhen, the young emperor who has kept his harem empty for eight years, waiting for her in the depths of the palace at Bianjing. On another is Lin Xi, an imperial guard of the Imperial City Department, who 11Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is a must-read: a time-travel novel, "Love in the Northern Song Dynasty." The female protagonist transmigrates into the body of the protagonist and accidentally enters the magnificent and prosperous Northern Song Dynasty! The novel is meticulously written according to historical events, from major historical events to minor historical figures, all of which are based on reality! The Song-Xia War is strictly based on official historical records such as the "History of Song" and the "Continuation of the Comprehensive Mirror for Aid in Government." Time travels across 1018 to 1046, and the modern-day heroine Zhang Bingke falls into the bustling and dreamlike city of Bianjing, experiencing firsthand the everyday life and cultural charm of the Song Dynasty. She unexpectedly encounters three emperors of a chaotic era and a secret guard from the Imperial City Guard—four top male resources of the Northern Song Dynasty, all of whom are devoted to her and shower her with affection. But who will she ultimately choose? Who will she love most? Please savor "Love in the Northern Song Dynasty" to uncover this mystery. The gentle and benevolent Emperor Renzong of Song, Zhao Zhen; Li Yuanhao, the founding emperor who dominated the Western Xia Dynasty; and Yelü Zongzhen, who ruled the Liao Dynasty, are thus drawn into a complex and intertwined love affair spanning three lifetimes and entanglements of family and country. The flames of war rage in the Northwest, witnessing firsthand the three classic Song-Xia battles of Sanchuankou, Haoshuichuan, and Dingchuanzhai, and seeing the defeats etched into the dust of history. The political landscape shifts, immersing you in the implementation and turbulence of the Qingli Reforms. Fan Zhongyan, Yan Shu, Ouyang Xiu, Wang Anshi, Di Qing, Han Qi… a host of prominent Northern Song officials come to life, vividly stepping into the story. This is not a mindless, fast-paced fantasy novel, but a meticulous depiction of real history, with a slow and delicate rhythm that grows richer with each reading.

37. 237 假 Pretending to Be Aloof, He's Actually a Big Shot: Who Got Played This Time? 假清冷真大佬，谁又被拿捏了 Unseen Phoenix Hairpin未见钗凤头Ancient Romance133k WordsOngoing [Play the Pig to Eat the Tiger] [Identity Reveals and Flirty Push-and-Pull] [Sweet Romance] [Two Strong Leads] The Second Young Miss, who seems aloof but is really a flirt × The Seventh Prince, who seems refined but is secretly reserved or A carefree wanderer of the martial world × A powerful noble of the imperial court who insists on marrying her _ Qin Xi returned to the capital under the pretext of reuniting with her family, intending to investigate a case. There, she discovered that the youn —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    He's gentle, polite, brave, and resourceful; his chemistry with the female lead is simply amazing!

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