Looking for an Elegant Historical Chinese Romance Without Outlandish, Over-the-Top, or Brain-Dead Tropes 求古色古香的古言小说，不要各种天雷狗血脑残梗的

1. 301 穿 The Transmigrated Book's White Moonlight Only Wants to Go Home 穿书白月光她只想回家 Xiao Xiao Yunxiao筱筱云霄Ancient Romance280k WordsOngoing Jiang Wanning transmigrated into a palace-intrigue novel as its tragic first love. She diligently played the devoted childhood friend, offering him her warmest comfort after his mother died and the Eastern Palace was thrown into turmoil. Before he was forced to leave for the northern frontier, she held his hand with tear-filled eyes. "Brother Jin, I'll wait for you." Then she turned around and, following the script, cut ties with him and swiftly became engaged to someone else. Xiao Jin thought h 20Reads—Score—14d adds

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   There are no melodramatic or outrageous plot points.

2. 302 戏 A New Chapter for My Fair Princess 戏续还珠 Waiting for Dawn at Night夜等待黎明Female-Channel Fanfiction240k WordsCompleted [Historical fantasy + martial arts + My Fair Princess fan fiction + quirky heroine + strategy and scheming + transmigration] A qipao reveals the mystery of Little Swallow’s origins, and the Fifth Prince insists on becoming a monk. At a grand residence in Qianlong’s palace, they discover that Consort Fragrant nearly died in a mass grave years ago. Qianlong travels to Qiantang to find his beloved daughter, while a descendant of the Yizhu Tower seeks revenge. A red flower emblem is left at the sce 327Reads—Score—14d adds

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   I recommend two historical romance novels. The first is a fanfiction of "Princess Pearl," a sequel to the first season. It incorporates some martial arts elements and adds the character of Xiang Fei, but she's different from the Xiang Fei in "Princess Pearl 2." It references the love triangle between Emperor Qianlong, Chen Jialuo, and Xiang Fei from "The Book and the Sword," but the plot is different from "The Book and the Sword." The author didn't plagiarize the plot; they only borrowed the love triangle. The second is a pure martial arts novel with two male and two female leads. The first male lead is the leader of an assassin group. He and his mother were driven from their village by their clan at a young age, enduring hardships before learning martial arts and establishing his own assassin group. He has a rather aloof personality. When he sneaks into the palace to steal a treasure map, the princess sees him and follows him out of the palace, leading to some interesting events between them. The second female lead is a maid in the Liu family mansion. She falls in love with the young master of the Liu family. This Liu family has connections to both the martial arts world and the imperial court. When the emperor leaves the palace to find his sister, the first place he goes is the Liu family mansion. This novel has exciting action scenes as well as romantic moments, such as the relationship between the assassin leader and the princess, and the maid and the young master of the Liu family. These two novels are different from Tomato's other melodramatic and mindless clichéd novels. If you don't want to read garbage and want to read something with a bit of brainpower, you can check them out.

3. 303 侧 The Side Consort Is Winning Without Lifting a Finger 侧妃她躺赢了 The Queen Returns女王归来Ancient Romance444k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Sweet Romance + Adorable Baby + Household Intrigue] It seems people who transmigrate never have to worry about getting married. She arrived and the problem was already taken care of. She had been a modern-day office drone, working nine to five and staying up late for five years until she had finally saved enough for a down payment on a house. But before she could settle on a place, she got caught up in a wave of transmigration and wound up in the unfamiliar Great Xia Kingdom. H 2.5kReads9.2Score25314d adds

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   This historical romance novel is quite good; it's free of melodramatic tropes and doesn't cause any heartache. Those who happen to be reading it can bookmark it and read it at their leisure.

4. 304 武 Wuxia Short Story: Sword Jianghu 武侠短篇小说《剑江湖》 Waiting for Dawn at Night夜等待黎明15k WordsCompleted The Sword and the Jianghu: A Martial Arts Novella 48Reads—Score—14d adds
5. 305 予 Grant Me a Thousand Autumns 予我千秋 Xing Yanyan行烟烟Ancient Romance339k WordsCompleted [Court Intrigue + Woman Disguised as a Man + Two Powerful Leads] Two princes, two generals, a formidable alliance, and sworn enemies who fall in love! In the sixteenth year of Jianchu, Qi Bingjing, the late emperor of Great Jin's most beloved fourth son, turned twenty and was enfeoffed as the Prince of E. After the investiture ceremony, the emperor asked what kind of woman he wanted for his princess consort. He thought for a moment, then replied nonchalantly, “She needn't be beautiful, but I wan 1.8kReads9.3Score21214d adds

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   The characters are vividly portrayed, their patriotism and family bonds are palpable, and the male lead's love for the female lead is profound and unforgettable. Highly recommended!

6. 306 他 They All Want to Steal My Beloved Wife Away 他们都想撬走我的白月光夫人 An Taling安塔泠Ancient Romance442k WordsCompleted [Everyone's Favorite + Doted on by All + Faking Her Death + Married First, Love Later + Yandere + One-on-One Romance + Devoted to Each Other + Happy Ending] Content warnings: This is actually a collection of episodic stories, not palace or household intrigue. It has a slow-burn, everyday-life feel. Murong Wan, known throughout the martial world as “One Cup Healer”: in the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, she can cure any illness, or make someone wish they were dead. Shen Qinghan, Luocheng’s 73Reads—Score—14d adds

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   This book has a light and cheerful writing style, depicting a hundred scenes of life in an episodic format, and is not a wish-fulfillment novel.

7. 307 太 Lord Tutor, Stop Pretending. Everyone Knows You’re Head Over Heels 太傅大人别装了，都知道你爱惨了 Wuyou Li乌有理Ancient Romance434k WordsCompleted [Reborn] [One-on-one romance, devoted couple, happy ending] Original title: The Zither and Flute Went Astray [Devoted, restrained aloof beauty of a powerful minister ✖️ resilient, brave heiress known as the Phoenix] The Zhu family has lost all its sons, but still has more money than it could ever spend. Their prominence makes them a target, and with no allies to turn to, the entire family was executed by the crown prince in her previous life. Reborn, Zhu Zheng agrees to her grandmother's 6.7kReads9.1Score70014d adds

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   Very delicate, the male lead is a true gentleman who secretly loves and has been plotting for a long time, it's super good!

8. 308 雪 Spring Burns Through the Ashes of Snow 雪烬春灼 The Remarkable Wang Shiyi了不起的王十一Ancient Romance189k WordsOngoing A historical tale of destruction and renewal, hatred and redemption, political intrigue and true devotion. Watch as yesterday's blazing sun is tempered in the deepest darkness, and at last becomes a bright moon shining over the land. Wang Chunxue went from being the prized jewel of the Langya Wang clan to the daughter of a condemned traitor. The imperial decree accusing her family of treason crushed everything she had: her father and brothers, her glory, and her betrothal to the Crown Prince. Af 85Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Antique novels

9. 309 重 Reborn, I Drove the God of War Marquis Wild with Desire 重生后，我撩疯了战神侯爷 Shi Gu式谷Ancient Romance437k WordsCompleted [The new book has only just received its initial rating, so the sample size is small. The score will gradually rise over time.] In her previous life, Shen Li was blind to the truth and foolishly devoted, mistaking her benefactor for someone else and marrying Pei Zhaoyan. After five years of giving him her whole heart, she was left with a child dead, her own life lost, and her family destroyed. Only as she lay dying did she finally realize that the person who had silently protected her and risk 6.4kReads6.7Score54814d adds

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   The first book: Reborn and married to a scumbag adoptive father, a fast-paced and satisfying read! The second book: Transmigrated and forced into love, sweet and tumultuous, multiple identities! The third book: A peerless emperor, an absolute tyrant, clings to me, super sweet and doting! The fourth book: A goddess descends to earth for tribulations, an emperor willing to die to marry her! Three lifetimes! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Heart]

10. 310 入 Caught in My Web of Longing 入我相思局 Pan, Shepherd God of the Heavenly Lord's Residence天君府的牧神潘Ancient Romance182k WordsOngoing [Detached, Obsessive Court Musician x Scheming, Unhinged Prince] Historical political intrigue | Devoted couple, 1v1 | Happy ending | A touch of ensemble cast Lin Xiwan always thought she was lucky. Her mother died when she was born, and her father, like everyone else, thought she was a bringer of bad luck and left her to be raised at a country estate. Still, with her grandmother's protection, she made it safely to the age of ten. When she was eleven, her grandmother died. Lin Xiwan was allowed 36Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Take a look at this one, it's purely ancient romance.

11. 311 女 A Female Player Transmigrates and Catches the Eye of the Cold Crown Prince 女海王穿越，被清冷太子盯上了 Shi Gu式谷Ancient Romance379k WordsCompleted [Bold, formidable heroine x clingy, snake-like hero | Secret identities everywhere | Devoted to each other alone] "Do you know A Yu or not?" Yun Zhaohe stared at the little white snake in her arms and finally asked the question she had been holding in for so long. The little white snake shook its head, but its shifty eyes gave away its guilty conscience. Yun Zhaohe, a top modern investigator, died in an explosion and transmigrated as the legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister of Great Qin 311Reads—Score—14d adds
12. 312 大 Abandoned at Her Wedding? Blind, She Helps Her Guard Husband Go on a Killing Spree 大婚被弃？眼盲后靠侍卫夫君杀疯 Dandelion from 196363年的蒲公英Ancient Romance594k WordsCompleted Jiang Wan is the least noticed chief minister's wife in the Great Zhou dynasty. The day after their wedding, her husband, Xie Lanzhi, leaves for the frontier. Three years later, a great fire blinds her and leaves her trapped in a remote monastery. In despair, she grabs the hem of a man's robe and pleads in a trembling voice, “Guard, please save me...” Watching his nominal wife, Xie Lanzhi inexplicably lowers his voice and replies, “All right.” From then on, a silent guard named “Aqi” stays by Ji 227Reads6.3Score10114d adds

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    It's very well written, showing good cultural knowledge. Every detail is perfect and clearly explained.

13. 313 穿 Transported into a Movie, I Sweet-Talked the Childless Tyrant into Submission 穿进电影，绝嗣暴君被我哄软了 Shi Gu式谷Ancient Romance186k WordsOngoing [Breathtakingly Beautiful Medical School Campus Queen x Bewitching, Unhinged, Childless Tyrant] [Intense Push and Pull] [Heroine Makes the First Move and Takes Him by Force] [She Wants to Run After Flirting] [Tyrant Chases Her Instead] [Becomes Empress and Has His Children] Wen Wan was born into a family of physicians. With extraordinary medical skills and a beauty that could topple kingdoms, she nevertheless pursued her dream of acting and enrolled at the Beijing Film Academy, where she became 1.3kReads—Score13614d adds
14. 314 夫 My Wife Is a Fairy, and Everything She Says Is Right 夫人是仙女她说的都对 Sweet Potato's薯地瓜的Ancient Romance486k WordsOngoing (The dazzling, carefree, flirtatious eldest daughter of a Duke's household ✖️ a humble, restrained, handsome young man who refuses to take the bait and has a remarkable background) He had been surrounded by bloodshed since childhood, a man who had clawed his way out of the mud. Covered in filth, how could he ever presume to dream of the bright moon hanging high in the sky? Even reaching out to touch its reflection in the water felt like sacrilege. She had always been a free-spirited breeze, soar 12Reads8.9Score—14d adds

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    No cheat codes, no system, no melodramatic plot twists, just a slow-paced, gently unfolding ancient-style romance.

15. 315 我 My Childhood Friend Is a Royal Consort. What Can the Princess Do About Me? 我的竹马是驸马，公主奈我何？ Bridge of the Islet屿之桥Ancient Romance469k WordsOngoing [Pure historical romance | Reunited after years apart | Devoted, sweet romance with mutual fidelity | Ensemble coming-of-age] After their entire village was massacred, six young friends were scattered to the ends of the earth. Years later, Yun Sheng, now going by Qin Sheng, had made a life for herself in the capital. Xiao Hechen, the childhood friend she had never stopped thinking about, returned to the capital too, but fate had other plans. For the sake of his scheme, he had no choice but to m 181Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A pure ancient romance novel with vivid characters, plot twists, and a sweet relationship between the male and female leads!

16. 316 动 Fall in Love and Die: The Heir and I Defy Heaven 动情即殒命，我与世子逆苍天 Shi Gu式谷Ancient Romance1.4M WordsOngoing Shen Qingyan unexpectedly spends a night entangled with Xiao Jinyuan, a ruthless and cold-blooded heir to a noble title. A high monk tells them, "Only by joining body and soul forty-nine times can you break the heavenly punishment that has haunted you for three lifetimes." But the curse's shackles remain: the moment they fall in love and commit to each other, both will die. She runs, he pursues. There is no escape from fate. She is a goddess undergoing tribulation. Reborn across three lifetimes, 137Reads—Score—14d adds
17. 317 长 Changye Wuyue 长烨无月 Awakening at Ten夢醒十分Ancient Romance301k WordsCompleted [A princess sent away for a political marriage × an obsessive crown prince and emperor] [Tragic romance] (The comic adaptation is now available.) A general dies in battle, and a princess is sent far away to marry for peace. The young man who had been her childhood sweetheart remained forever on the battlefield in the desert. As a princess of her nation, she was sent far away to Great Jin for a political marriage. The desert battlefield claimed the young General Zhou, while the bright and spiri 29.9kReads9.1Score1.7k14d adds

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    These books are all quite good!

18. 318 重 Reborn, I Remarried, and My Ex-Husband Panicked 重生后改嫁，前夫急了 Two Pigs and a Mouse两只猪一只鼠Ancient Romance100k WordsCompleted [Both protagonists are reborn] [The husband chases his wife, but never wins her back] The key point: the heroine has given up on her former husband * In her previous life, Xie Zhuxin's father accidentally saved Yi Yunxiao, the badly wounded Marquis of Zhenbei. They married, but three years later she overheard her drunken husband speaking the truth: in his eyes, their marriage had been nothing more than “repaying a favor by taking advantage of it.” That very night, Xie Zhuxin wrote a divorce agr 997Reads8.6Score10414d adds

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    Xie Zhuxin's father, in her past life, accidentally saved the severely injured Zhenbei Marquis Yi Yun's husband. Three years after their marriage, her husband, drunk and burly, revealed the truth: in his eyes, their marriage was merely "repaying a debt of gratitude." Xie Zhuxin wrote a divorce agreement that very night, but her husband rushed to the battlefield the next day. A year later, when he returned, she had already passed away. She only regretted not having had the chance to ask him one question: if you didn't love him, why did you marry him in the first place?

19. 319 白 Flawless White Jade 白玉有暇 Fox Who Loves Peaches爱吃桃子的狐狸Ancient Romance246k WordsCompleted (The rating is new and will rise) [Reborn + Regretful Pursuit + Household Rivalry + Revenge + The Heroine Won’t Turn Back] Cui Huaiyu had set her heart on Gu Feibai. He was all she could think about, and she went to great lengths to marry him. She thought that if she loved him sincerely enough, even a glacier like Gu Feibai would melt for her. She had no idea that his heart had always been harder than stone. The years after their wedding became the darkest days of her life. Gu Feibai despised he 397Reads6.9Score—14d adds
20. 320 先 Marriage Before Love: My Bandit Husband Won't Leave Me Alone 先婚后爱：压寨夫君赖上我 Feng Bo Le冯啵乐Ancient Romance143k WordsCompleted A bandit who doesn't want to be the bandit chief isn't a good bandit. A scholar who doesn't want to become an official isn't a proper scholar. At last, the heavens took pity and heard the two poor souls' wishes, deciding to give them a hand. Gongsun Lang was ambushed on his way to marry into another family. He thought, This is the perfect chance to escape. If word got out that the bandits had killed him, he wouldn't have to marry into the family or become an official. Brilliant! But something wa 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead in this pure ancient romance novel has an avoidant personality, but thankfully the male lead is persistent and not artificially sweetened, which is quite good.

21. 321 女 My Secret as a Woman Was Exposed, and the Crown Prince Forced His Love on Me 女儿身暴露，我被太子强制爱了 Shui Lingyue水凌月Ancient Romance534k WordsCompleted She had disguised herself as a boy since childhood and had always been careful, never once making a mistake. But after an accident revealed that she was a woman, the Crown Prince went mad with bloodshot eyes, determined to have her! 145Reads6.4Score—14d adds
22. 322 长 My Elder Sister Is Gravely Ill, Yet My Brother-in-Law Wants to Force Me to Marry Him 长姐病重，姐夫竟要强娶我 Shui Lingyue水凌月Ancient Romance579k WordsCompleted [Beauty Series: The Second Wife] Along with the news that my elder sister was gravely ill came my brother-in-law Sui Ningyuan’s demand that I enter the General’s residence. It was called a demand, but it was really an order. I could only enter the General’s residence without a proper title or status, and I had only just come of age... 52Reads—Score—14d adds
23. 323 断 The Scent of Broken Plum Blossoms 断梅香 Single Banana Leaf芭蕉单Ancient Romance38k WordsOngoing This novel consists of three different stories, though they are connected. The first story: Fragrance of Broken Plum Blossoms. [A proud princess with a tragic fate x a dashing, devoted heir] Cui Ming, confined in the palace, falls for Ling Ying, who often comes to visit. But fate is cruel: Cui Ming is forced to marry into the Teergu tribe, losing her only friend. Two years later, a revolt breaks out, and the man she married flees, leaving her to languish in prison. She dreams a wonderful dream, 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    In tradition, love is the main theme.

24. 324 梅 Plum Blossoms Fade, Yet Their Secret Fragrance Returns 梅烬又有暗香来 Chi Wu持吾Ancient Romance312k WordsCompleted [Old-school flavor + slow-burn, richly layered romance] I said, “This is for the best. This way, you’ll remember how good I was to you forever...” He said, “This is not for the best. Just when you loved me most, I chose to let you go...” The bright moon over Shengjing shines upon my borderland armor... In the storybooks, she is the woman general who has renounced love and shed blood on the frontier; In the powerful chancellor’s eyes, she is a red plum that does not vie with peach or plum blossom 178Reads8.8Score—14d adds

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    Take a look at this book; it's almost finished.

25. 325 雪 Snow Blankets the Capital 雪满京都 Gu, Who Loves Puppy Fish喜欢小狗鱼的谷Ancient Romance500k WordsCompleted An ancient-era romance with no System, no transmigration, and no rebirth. Synopsis 1: Xue Rong thought she would marry the young man she loved and grow old with him. But then her cold and heartless master took an interest in her. The young man’s pure, simple love came to nothing, and she had no choice but to take another path. Synopsis 2: Xue Rong would never forget that winter in the twenty-fourth year of Jialong. Her usually stern and cold father was groveling at the feet of a pale, beardless 4kReads8.9Score44214d adds

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    The first book features a female protagonist who becomes a slave due to her family's crimes, living cautiously in a rural estate. Later, she becomes a slave to the male protagonist, and gradually reveals her true personality while working with him, engaging in daily banter. [Thinking] There's a bit of angst in the middle.

26. 326 重 After Being Reborn, My Husband Turned into a Lovesick Green Tea 重生后相公变病娇绿茶了 God of Green Peppers青椒之神Ancient Romance305k WordsCompleted [Scheming Chancellor × Headstrong Heiress of the Capital] After marrying in two lifetimes without finding a happy ending, Mu Qing is reborn. She plans for them to go their separate ways, but why has the once calm and dignified Chancellor Gu turned into a drenched peach blossom? [Reader's Guide] 1. A seemingly sweet and innocent but secretly calculating male lead × a beautiful, free-spirited, incredibly strong female lead 2. The male lead's secret love turns into an obsession, and when his love 93Reads—Score—14d adds

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    There's only a rebirth setting, no cheat codes, it's purely a historical romance.

27. 327 说 Weren’t We Supposed to Be Estranged? How Did I End Up Pregnant? 说好的貌合神离呢？我怎么揣崽了 Xing Wei杏微Ancient Romance710k WordsCompleted Shen Qingfu transmigrates into a novel she's read, becoming the foolish, vicious villainess who covets her brother-in-law, plots to murder her husband, and causes endless trouble, only to die without a proper burial. Shen Qingfu: ... Her husband is sickly and will soon die on his own. And her brother-in-law? He's young and inexperienced. No thanks! Can't she live as a wealthy society wife, wait for her husband to die naturally, and then enjoy life as a young, beautiful, rich widow? * She waits a 17.6kReads9.0Score1.7k14d adds
28. 328 履 The Frost-Treading Song 履霜操 I Have an Iron Flute from Jiangnan我有江南铁笛Ancient Romance203k WordsOngoing They are legendary women from the Song Dynasty! From the inner chambers to the imperial court, from humble beginnings to the pinnacle of power! Follow three extraordinary Song Dynasty women as they grow, awaken, struggle, and find redemption, and discover the strength and resilience of women. Immerse yourself in the splendor of the Great Song! Enchanting Song lyrics, tempting delicacies, fashionable outfits, and the bustle of everyday life: experience the Song Dynasty as it truly was! History as 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Two sincere works: the first depicts the legendary lives of three outstanding women against the backdrop of the Song Dynasty's cultural history; the second combines elements of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, the Classic of Mountains and Seas, and the Book of Songs, blending historical fantasy, romance, and political intrigue to present an epic chapter of a time of warring heroes and a goddess descending to earth to fight for her mission!

29. 329 她 She Is the Forgotten God 她是被遗忘的神 The Enlightened Fool痴人释禅Ancient Romance415k WordsCompleted [Sweet and Beautiful Heroine X Scheming Heir] He [Bittersweet Romance + Mild Angst + Possessive Pursuit + Overwhelming Obsession + Fantasy] (I’m sorry, but the early part of this story is bittersweet and a little angsty. If it makes you uncomfortable, please stop reading. There’s no need to leave a comment about it. Thank you.) [Liu Xianer (Tai Sui) VS Lu Zhiheng (a fragment of the soul of Lord Wangshu)] The little god Liu Xianer, born of “obsession,” was forgotten for a thousand years. Her temp 139Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Anyway, it looks great, and the bag is definitely worth it [facepalm]

30. 330 定 Still the Frost and Dust 定霜尘 Return Slowly with You与君缓缓归Two Male Leads153k WordsCompleted Shen Shuang, the legitimate daughter of a distinguished family, was granted a marriage by imperial decree, making her the envy of everyone in the capital. But with the wedding fast approaching, her fiancé secretly kept a concubine and sullied her good name. Rumors spread, her family was disgraced, and trouble brewed beneath the surface. Everyone advised her to swallow her anger, accept her fate, and bow her head. But Shen Shuang refused to yield to the storm. She tore the corrupt schemers to pie 14Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Read this one; it's a realistic ancient romance novel with no time travel or rebirth elements.

31. 331 通 After His Bedchamber Maid Ran Away, the Prince Begged Her to Return Every Day 通房跑路后，王爷日日求她回府 September Wind S九月的风SAncient Romance614k WordsCompleted [Pure historical romance / both virgins] She was a beautiful woman of mixed Han Chinese and Western Regions heritage, born into a military family and exceptionally skilled in martial arts. Free-spirited as the wind, independent and carefree, she had a pair of striking green eyes that captivated everyone. On the day she was to marry her childhood sweetheart, an imperial edict suddenly summoned the groom to become the princess's consort. The wedding never took place, yet, absurdly, she ended up sh 592Reads9.2Score10514d adds
32. 332 蛮 Manman’s Fall of Zhou: A Tribulation of Mortal Life 蛮蛮灭周之红尘劫 I Have an Iron Flute from Jiangnan我有江南铁笛Ancient Romance152k WordsCompleted A thousand-year showdown between a beautiful, tragic, formidable heroine and a nine-tailed fox, played out over three lifetimes as she and the people she loves love and destroy one another! A sweeping tale blending romance, political intrigue, and fantasy, chronicling the legendary lives of three peerless beauties during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods! In her first life, an innocent young woman is forced to become a scheming, doting concubine. She ultimately gets what she wants —Reads—Score—14d adds
33. 333 不 No Joy in Silence 不言欢 Wen Yue's Treasure温月的宝藏Ancient Romance105k WordsCompleted Jing Wu's disappearance in childhood left Xiao Se burdened with guilt. Many years later, a woman claiming to be Ruo Jing Wu returned to the Jing Kingdom. Xiao Se knows that the truth behind this turn of events is far more complicated than it seems. What kind of web have the Rong people spun to bring Ruo Jing Wu to such an end? When the fate of the nation hangs in the balance, how can love endure? What fate awaits the Jing Kingdom? 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I recommend this ancient romance novel.

34. 334 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. 46Reads—Score—14d adds
35. 335 胖 The Overweight Heiress's Comeback 胖千金的逆袭 Slow and Steady Goes Far事缓则远Ancient Romance123k WordsCompleted Cheng Nian was 28 when she finally learned to swim, only to drown. But that wasn't even the most dramatic part. The real shock was that her soul transmigrated straight into the body of a 160-jin chubby heiress in ancient times. Was it a blessing or a curse? As a modern woman with a higher education, how could she accept living as a big fat woman? Watch her turn the tables in that era, win her crush's favor, and thrive... 1.4kReads—Score28314d adds

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    Look at him, he's got a classic, antique charm.

36. 336 退 After Breaking Off the Engagement, the Foolish Princess Marries the Ninth Lord with Her Four Maids 退婚后，傻妃携四大丫鬟嫁九千岁 Clingy Little Tomato粘人小番茄Ancient Romance1.8M WordsOngoing [Palace Intrigue + Household Intrigue + Historical Romance + Princess Consort + Legitimate Daughter + Medical Skills + Two Powerful Leads + Cunning + Playing the Fool + Reborn + Fiercely Protective + Political Scheming] 99% of the comments are positive! Read with confidence! Su Qian, once the leader of a special forces unit in the apocalypse, died unexpectedly while carrying out a mission. With her portable medical space, she transmigrated to ancient times and into the residence of a great gener 23.3kReads8.1Score3.8k14d adds

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    Xiao Yan, that crazy guy, appears cold and ruthless on the surface, but when his hand is bandaged, he doesn't even dare to breathe loudly. Su Qianqian remarked that this generation of villains is really too difficult to handle; even treating an injury requires a bonus of modern medical science.

37. 337 娇 The Sweet, Gentle Craftswoman Is Spoiled Rotten, and the Powerful Crown Prince Goes Mad with Worry 娇软女匠人被强宠后权臣太子急疯 Mo Dian Qingcheng墨点青城Ancient Romance117k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + doting love + master craftsman + fierce rivalry among powerful suitors + satisfying, skills-focused story] She may be delicate and soft, but she's got a god-tier artisan System. She draws a bow with dainty hands, swings a hammer to forge iron, and crafts divine weapons. “In these turbulent times, you either become a lamb waiting to be slaughtered or a god who moves the pieces.” Zheng You chooses a third path: becoming the one who deals the cards. She is the thorn in the —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It's good. The female lead is delicate and pampered by the male lead.

38. 338 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 10.4kReads9.6Score1.6k14d adds
39. 339 云 The Legend of Yun Lan 云澜传 Shui He水合Historical379k WordsCompleted [Mystery and detective work + Tang Dynasty splendor + a match made in heaven] Everyone in Chang'an knew that Princess Nankang, Li Xieyun, was the most beautiful woman in the capital. But she was a man-eating flower: any man who got close to her either lost his position or his life! Only Shen Weilan, a newcomer with nerves of steel and a charmed life, dared to curry favor and become the wicked princess's kept lover! No wonder someone so fearless could clear wrongful convictions and drive off evil 749Reads9.3Score10114d adds

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    A sweet and suspenseful romance set in the Tang Dynasty. The female lead is a beautiful and unrestrained princess of the Tang Dynasty, while the male lead is resourceful and elegant like a white crane. The author is very skilled at creating sweet moments, and the writing style is classically elegant. The author has also researched a lot of historical materials. Highly recommended!

40. 340 侯 The Marquis's Estate Forgot Its Gratitude? The Regent Backs Me, and I Won't Forgive Them 侯府忘恩义？摄政王撑腰，不原谅 Chu Diandian初点点Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Luo Ning took a blade meant for the Empress Dowager and suffered severe injuries, trading her life for her family's noble title. She went south to recuperate for three years, but when she returned, she discovered that her maternal cousin had taken over her courtyard. Her cousin had even replaced her in every aspect. Luo Ning's parents and elder brother adored her, her grandmother favored her, and even Luo Ning's childhood sweetheart secretly admired her, saying that she surpassed Luo Ning in eve 177.6kReads9.4Score27k14d adds

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    All of these are completed ancient-style novels. Each one has its own unique characteristics, but the female protagonists are all highly intelligent and not love-obsessed. There are no cheat codes or overpowered abilities, the stories are not melodramatic, the plots are delicate and the writing is fresh and original. They are all very enjoyable!

41. 341 斩 Cutting Spring 斩春 Chinese Loropetalum in the South南有檵木Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted ༆ Original title: "Slaying Spring", courtesy title: "Three Thousand Miles of Floating Light", also known as "A Little Bookshop in Chang'an" . "The audiobook is now available. Give it a listen!" . [Historical fantasy, farming, ancient romance, healing, opening a bookshop, romance, with a strong focus on the love story.] · [Heroine: Xu Jiang ★ Hero: Lou Yunchun] · [Other characters: Hu Xu ★ Song Li, Zeng Zhui ★ Lin Hongchu, Lin Qinnian ★ Madam Lin, Lou Jing ★ Madam Lou. Du Hui, Yuan Zuzu, Wu Zhi, 19.8kReads9.5Score3k14d adds
42. 342 栩 Xuxu Ling Sheng 栩栩苓生 Chen Yi忱一Ancient Romance563k WordsCompleted [An incredibly capable heroine!] Everyone in the General’s residence assumes that the legitimate young lady, who spent more than a decade lost away from home, must be a poor little thing who never had enough to eat or warm clothes to wear. That is, until war breaks out at the border and supplies run short, plunging the General’s residence into crisis. They watch in astonishment as she has dozens of chests of gold carried in from outside. Then an urgent dispatch arrives, reporting that thanks to 12.9kReads8.3Score1.3k14d adds
43. 343 入 Entering the Imperial Court 入皇庭 Little Fruit Pear小果梨Ancient Romance686k WordsCompleted [Forced Marriage and Possession, Obsessive Pursuit, Compulsive Love] [The Scheming, Stunning Farm Girl Is Forced into Marriage by the Crown Prince and Made Empress] In her previous life, Lu Xiaotao was an orphan who couldn't read, couldn't tell right from wrong, and spent her days groveling and throwing her weight around. After seducing one of the Crown Prince's subordinates and being abandoned, she became the Crown Prince's woman by a twist of fate. From then on, she served as his consort, reli 10.7kReads6.9Score81514d adds

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    This book is beautifully written and very delicate. Every chapter after chapter 25 is incredibly exciting. The female lead is imprisoned by the Crown Prince, but he has someone else in his heart and repeatedly abandons her for his beloved. Desperate, she tries to escape, but in ancient times, escape for a beautiful woman is nearly impossible. She's like the most beautiful flower that withers in its prime. She's a pitiful, brave, and resolute girl; I love her so much! I highly recommend reading it.

44. 344 娱 The Great Exposé of Showbiz Scandals 娱乐黑料大起底 Shrimpish虾里虾气Urban562k WordsOngoing [No rebirth] [No copying songs] [No cheating] [No wish fulfillment] [Entertainment PR + workplace intrigue] An entertainment-industry story unlike the rest. With my left hand, I expose scandals; with my right, I handle PR. I'm both sides of every argument, controlling everything and making a fortune. A dark, realistic style, with human nature driving the story. This is a vivid, heartfelt tale rooted in reality. (Summary of the supporting characters: I once chased Wen while following Youyou, An'a —Reads—Score—14d adds
45. 345 大 The Black Lotus of Great Ming 大明黑莲花 Xian Yuke羡鱼珂Ancient Romance594k WordsCompleted [Female con artist × hypocrite] The year the Jiajing Emperor ascended the throne of the Ming Dynasty, Magellan's fleet completed its circumnavigation of the globe. It was only decades later, along the eastern coast of Zhejiang, where the sea ban was in force, that a country woman happened to hear the Western theory that “the world is round.” Suddenly, she realized: If all four seas are round, then wherever you stand, you can be the center of the world. But when she looked around, women had no pa 5.9kReads9.3Score1.1k14d adds
46. 346 成 What on Earth Is This? Complete in Two Volumes (The Original Novel Behind the Hit Drama Starring Wang Churan and Cheng Lei) 成何体统：全二册（王楚然、丞磊主演热播影视剧原著） Qi Yingjun七英俊Anime Fanfiction314k WordsCompleted What is it like to transmigrate into a web novel and become the tyrant's bedmate? After a few simple calculations, Yu Wanyin reached a conclusion: she would have to find another way. In this story full of villains, if she wanted to carve out a path to survival, she had to become the biggest villain of all. First, help the tyrant take down Prince Duan, then take down the tyrant and become empress herself. But when she met the tyrant and carefully considered the strange sense of familiarity in his 40.3kReads9.7Score6.3k14d adds
47. 347 国 The Duke's Estate Maid 国公府小丫鬟 July Koi七月锦鲤Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Su Liyue was a low-ranking maid in the Duke's mansion, not even qualified for the ranks of household maids. She had no interest in climbing the social ladder. She just wanted to leave the mansion and live a quiet life. After hearing that only first-class maids could buy their freedom, she rushed into the main kitchen and embarked on a difficult journey up the ranks. She made sweet soups, prepared pastries, cooked elaborate dishes, bought farmland, rented a butcher shop, and tended the ancestral 15.3kReads8.9Score1.7k14d adds

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    Food-themed stories, domestic dramas, and tales of ordinary people rising from humble beginnings to a better life through hard work—somewhat reminiscent of the style of *Dream of the Red Chamber*.

48. 348 望 Longing for the Towering Heights 望与高楼 Youyou Xiaolizhu悠悠小骊珠Ancient Romance622k WordsCompleted [Both leads are natives of this world; love at first sight; a difference in status; sweet, doting romance] The heroine is a delicate young lady who couldn’t hurt a fly: fragile but beautiful, and with no ambition to climb the social ladder. The hero is a spirited, straightforward general who dotes on his wife and always takes her side. Before meeting Lou Zhuo, Su Linyu thought that aside from her looks, she was just an ordinary woman. She wanted neither wealth nor status, only a peaceful, healt 118Reads6.3Score—14d adds

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    This novel is like a breath of fresh air! The plot is tight and concise, with no unnecessary details, making for a smooth and enjoyable read. The character development is superb, with each character vividly portrayed and leaping off the page. The title is unique and immediately captivating. Unlike novels that are filled with nothing but the saccharine romance between the male and female leads, this book offers both the delicate tenderness between them and the hero's heroic spirit as a general fighting for his country. The heroine's focused dedication to repairing the zither is also meticulously depicted. The interweaving of national sentiment and personal emotions is truly captivating. Highly recommended!

49. 349 衔 Jade Between the Lips 衔玉 Evergreen and Everwhite长青长白Ancient Romance179k WordsCompleted [Delicate, Sickly Aristocratic Lady Lin Yu VS Cold, Tsundere Embroidered Uniform Guard Li Heming] [Historical Romance + One-on-One Romance + Household Intrigue + Secret Crush + Sweet Romance + Marriage Before Love + Devoted Hero + Happy Ending] The year Lin Yu broke off her engagement to Li Heming, rumors spread that she had done so because Li Heming had risen to become the Northern Commandant of the Embroidered Uniform Guard by stepping over the corpses of court officials. Lin Yu was frail, and 32kReads9.4Score4k14d adds
50. 350 山 When Mountains and Rivers Burn, I’ll Part from You 山河烬，与君绝 Xia Er Haishang夏而亥殇Ancient Romance459k WordsCompleted Synopsis The two nations go to war. The land changes, the empire spanning thousands of miles falls, and human lives are as insignificant as ants. Song Yingying, a princess born to a concubine, and her father and brothers become prisoners in an instant. Li Zonglie, the Fourth Prince of Great Zhou, is a mad, scheming man who destroys her country alongside his father and brothers. While being taken north as a prisoner, she accidentally saves him, and their torturous entanglement begins. At first, h 783Reads6.0Score11414d adds

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    A tragic love story between a princess of a fallen kingdom and a cunning prince.

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