Ancient-Era Romance: A Sweet, Delicate Heroine, Devoted Hero, Lots of Sugar and No Angst 古言，女主娇娇软软，男主独宠女主一人，高甜无虐

1. 151 入 I Entered the Palace to Help My Sister Keep the Emperor’s Favor, but Became His Cherished Favorite 入宫替嫡姐固宠，却成皇上掌心宠 Hot Hot烫烫Ancient Romance504k WordsCompleted In her previous life, she entered the palace and devoted herself to helping her legitimate elder sister keep the emperor’s favor. In the end, she died without a body to bury, abandoned by her family. Returning to the year of the imperial selection, Luo Shuran calculates her every move. Her breathtaking beauty is her only weapon. She sheds her youthful timidity and blossoms into a woman of captivating charm. One fleeting glimpse, like a fairy fallen from the heavens, catches the emperor’s eye. 6.1kReads9.3Score839Shelves
2. 152 嫁 After Becoming a Concubine to a Brocade Guard, I Kept My Head Down 嫁给锦衣卫做妾之后，我苟住了 Qi Tani​​an綦他年Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Beautiful, bewitching heroine | A male lead whose words say one thing but actions say another | Two equally powerful leads] Her soul transmigrated a hundred years into the future and was reborn in the body of a maid named Zheng Lixiang. Through a twist of fate, she decided to play along with a scheme and, under the reputation of a vicious young lady, married Zhao Sui, the Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, as his concubine. He was a cold-faced, powerful official who was both righteous 6.2kReads9.0Score939Shelves

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   Is it okay to act all delicate and sweet? [Laughing and crying emoji] The female lead is the epitome of a green tea b*tch!

3. 153 重 I Returned to the Cold, Powerful Minister's Youth, and He Kissed Me Until I Cried! 重回清冷权臣年少时，被亲哭！ The Rose Does Not Give Itself to You玫瑰不予你Ancient Romance520k WordsCompleted (Completed. Enjoy without worry!) Bright and charming heiress x a paranoid, scheming power minister Only after dying did Wen Yunwan learn that she had been living in a story, as the male lead's deceased wife, the moonlight in his heart. After her death, the male lead lived alone until one woman after another appeared, each resembling her. They all shared one name: transmigrators on a mission to win his heart. He would be moved by one of them, and after playing out a scene where he chased and she 123.9kReads9.1Score22.9kShelves
4. 154 重 Only After Being Reborn Did I Learn I Was the Cool and Aloof Minister's White Moonlight 重生才知，我竟是清冷权臣白月光 October Orange十月橙Ancient Romance661k WordsCompleted [Revenge on scumbags + sweet romance + switched marriages + reborn heroine vs. transmigrated heroine + a seemingly aloof, secretly twisted beauty] In her previous life, Chu Mingyuan learned only as she lay dying that the younger sister who had secretly been sleeping with her husband was not born to her late mother. She was actually a concubine-born daughter who had been switched at birth by a concubine. Chu Mingyuan died with regrets. Thankfully, Heaven took pity on her, and after her death she 9kReads8.9Score947Shelves

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   The opening of this ancient romance novel about rebirth completely amazed me. It's definitely a high-quality novel, and I immediately added it to my bookshelf after reading the first chapter! It's incredibly good!

5. 155 重 Reborn: I Flirted the Gloomy Regent into a Daze 重生后，阴鸷摄政王被我撩晕了 Heart Yearning for Gardenias心向往栀Ancient Romance556k WordsCompleted "Print edition available for preorder October 24 at 7 p.m.!" "Black Lotus Beauty of a Princess & the Grim, Ruthless Regent" [Two Powerful Leads + Sweet Romance + Devoted Couple + Putting Scumbags in Their Place] Zhixian was the sharpest blade at the side of the Third Prince of Nanzhao, eliminating every obstacle in his bid for the throne. But on the day he was named crown prince, she met her end. "Zhixian, if you want to blame someone, blame yourself for knowing too much." Xuan Yuan Heng wiped t 33.7kReads9.3Score3.4kShelves
6. 156 皇 After the Empress Became a Little Hungry Ghost, the Mad Tyrant's Eyes Turned Red 皇后成小饿鬼后，疯批暴君红了眼 When the Clouds Sleep云眠之时Ancient Romance360k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + mad, obsessive love interest + paranoid and sinister + little hungry ghost + adorable kids + one-on-one romance] Recently, a little hungry ghost arrived at the palace. Her magic was weak, her thoughts simple, and she got hungry very easily. Sometimes the other ghosts bullied her, and she'd crouch in a corner, feeling sorry for herself as she quietly munched on her favorite big rocks. All in all, she was a cute, timid little useless ghost. On the night of the Mid-Autumn Fest 3.3kReads6.8Score228Shelves

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   🌸🌸The young emperor's first act of defiance was the night he lost his beloved and attempted suicide by poison. The usually aloof emperor rose abruptly, his face deathly pale, barely able to stand. Inside Jingyang Palace, the young emperor tightly embraced the warm person in his arms, his body trembling. He slightly parted his lips, coughed up a few drops of blood, and his hair turned white overnight. Three years later, she became a little hungry ghost, with weak magic, simple thoughts, and an extreme tendency to get hungry. Sometimes, when bullied by other ghosts, she would squat dejectedly in a corner, silently chewing on her favorite large rock. In short, she was a cute, pathetic, and useless ghost. On the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, she secretly went out to forage for food and was accidentally taken in by the mad tyrant.

7. 157 在 100 Techniques to Conquer the Emperor in the Harem 在后宫征服皇帝的一百个技巧 Cai Wangwang菜汪汪Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Ever since entering the palace, Yun Li has become a shameless schemer. Two-faced and insincere, she puts on an act every day. When dealing with the emperor’s favorite consort, she tears into her until she’s furious, then clutches her chest with a wounded look and says, “I’m so envious that His Majesty dotes on you.” When someone tries to frame her, she casually slaps them, then bursts into tears. “Why would you treat a kind person like me this way?” When speaking with the empress, she nods absen 12.2kReads9.5Score1.4kShelves
8. 158 甜 Sweet Spoiling: The Empress Is Adorable and Soft 甜宠：皇后娘娘又娇又软 Yang Congxin杨从心Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Historical romance + household intrigue + sweet romance The emperor of the Great Liang has only one woman in his harem: the empress. This leaves the court officials deeply dissatisfied. What displeases them even more is that His Majesty the Emperor actually carries the empress into court! 6.7kReads7.6Score340Shelves

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   🍀🍀The female lead was betrothed to the male lead when she was just a month old. The male lead is the crown prince, and she is the crown princess.✨✨ She is also the precious child that the male lead raised from scratch, spoiled and delicate. [Shy][shy][shy]

9. 159 都 Everyone Says She's Not Good Enough, but the Cool and Powerful Minister Is Head Over Heels for Her 都说她不配，偏偏清冷权臣他超爱 Flowers and Fruit有花有果Ancient Romance480k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later + Historical Romance + The Heroine Only Wants the Physical Side at First and Often Takes Advantage of the Hero + Growing Together] Jiang Zhaoyue transmigrated into a book. She became the foolish, vicious ex-wife of a supporting male character. The original owner's list of “accomplishments” was impressive: Abusing the servants. Disrespecting her parents-in-law. Eloping with a poor scholar after taking a sum of money. Being sold into a brothel. Contracting a vene 17.6kReads8.9Score2kShelves

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   This is truly the best novel I've ever read. The female lead is only gentle and sweet towards the male lead, and the male lead's true identity at the end is really unexpected. It's so good, highly recommended!

10. 160 姜 Jiang Yugu 姜域顾 Ningning Zi柠柠梓Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted [Pure historical romance + devoted and sweet love + a gentle, proactive little princess + doting affection + mutual devotion] Jiang Sui, the seventh imperial princess of the Great Qi Dynasty, was born into a life of luxury and privilege. Bright and lively, she was simple and guileless, never hiding what was on her mind. When she was twelve, she fell in love at first sight with a young man and secretly gave him her heart. From then on, someone lived in her heart, and she kept a little secret all 7.2kReads9.2Score824Shelves

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    ✨✨A sweet and non-angsty story, featuring a delicate and proactive little princess versus a brave and resourceful young master. The love between the male and female protagonists in the book is so touching, it's as if their lifelong devotion is tangible!

11. 161 夫 The Marquis's Bright and Tender Wife, Doted on Without Bounds 夫人明媚娇软，清冷侯爷宠妻无边 Xiao Tianyi小甜一Ancient Romance605k WordsCompleted After more than three years of marriage, Qiao Man finally realizes that she and her ice-cold husband are never going to be a loving couple. Since that’s the case, she won’t make herself miserable over it. Life is short, and she has her own parents and siblings to care for. There’s no need to disregard everything for a man. But to her surprise, the moment she stops paying attention to him, he comes scurrying after her all on his own. * Ning Qi is very pleased with the wife he married without ever 24kReads8.5Score1.9kShelves

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    The male and female protagonists were brought together by an arranged marriage. They didn't know each other before the wedding, making it a silent and unspoken union. However, after marriage, they were attracted to each other, stayed together through thick and thin, and even had a baby.

12. 162 被 After Being Stolen Away, the Delicate Beauty Went on a Killing Spree with Her Looks 被强夺后，娇软美人靠美貌鲨疯了 Drunk in Jiuxiangli九香里醉Modern Romance509k WordsCompleted Original title: “Quick Transmigration: The Delicate Beauty Becomes the Villain's Captive” [Quick transmigration + Everyone falls for her + Showdowns of jealousy + Men compete to win her + Peerlessly beautiful, delicate heroine + Unusually sensitive to pain + Can't stop crying] The male leads are fragments of one person, with multiple male leads in each world. The heroine is a beautiful airhead, a bewitching femme fatale whose every victory depends on the male leads carrying her through. No matte 11kReads9.4Score782Shelves

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    She is a "clumsy beauty" with a dull sense of pain. When her tears fall, • a rough-looking bodyguard locks her in his arms: "Whoever touches you, I will kill them"; • a stalker kneels at her skirt: "Sister's tears are my life"; • three vampire princes smash the royal city into ruins in order to take her.

13. 163 上 Spring Poems from the Capital 上京春赋 Shi Munan十木南Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication under the title Spring Rhapsody in the Capital] [Pure historical romance, not reborn + a long-planned scheme + a touch of coercive seduction + devoted pampering and flirting + emotional push and pull] [Completed; the original title was Spring Rhapsody in the Capital] [Sweet romance, both mutually inexperienced: brave and gentle young princess x sinister, fanatical powerful minister] A conspiracy landed Mo Yuan’s father and brother in prison, their lives at the mercy 71.8kReads9.3Score5.7kShelves

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    No melodrama, no unnecessary rambling, and the content is all logically sound! The author's writing is excellent; highly recommended. The male lead is a cold, aloof, and ruthless powerful minister who is sinister and cruel to others, but he has been plotting against the female lead for a long time. The female lead is intelligent and not naive; in fact, she is smart and kind.

14. 164 王 The Prince Has No Shame! He Got Caught Again 王爷不当人！又被抓回来了 Xi Shuang Ya希霜雅Ancient Romance352k WordsCompleted [Some Coercion + Both Leads Are Faithful + Transmigration in Person + Prince + Sweet Romance Later] Wen Zhaoxi wound up in ancient times, body and all. She needed a token, but Xie Jiazhi, drugged by an aphrodisiac, mistook her for the cure. She tried to run, but he pulled her straight back. She failed to get the token, and ended up getting tangled up with him instead. Grinding her teeth, she struck a deal with him. “I’ll pretend to be your lover if you help me save someone.” He agreed, and 2kReads8.1Score109Shelves
15. 165 全 My Whole Family Transmigrated: My System Can Only Buy Things from Home 全家穿越：我的系统只能买家里货 Listening to the Rain on the Bank伏岸听雨Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + System + Sweet Romance + Multiple Couples + Ensemble Cast + Lighthearted Fun] Both plot and everyday life are going strong. Light, funny, and heartwarming. There are couples! There will be a little rivalry for the heroine, but it ultimately ends in one-on-one romance. Expect an ancient-style domineering CEO, a refined villain, a yandere, unrequited love... but the final partner may not be the heroine. Cui Mingzhi transmigrates with her whole family to the Great Jing Dynasty, r 1.3kReads9.3Score153Shelves

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    Look! Everyone should go see this! The author is truly a master writer!!! The male supporting characters are all so unique! The female supporting characters are equally diverse, with many unexpected character developments! The interactions between the male and female leads are incredibly sweet! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

16. 166 弃 Reborn to Win Back My Wife: Dump the Deadbeat, Climb to the Top 弃妻重生攻略：弃渣夫扶高枝 The Jianghu Is Like a Dream江湖似梦Ancient Romance878k WordsOngoing A discarded wife is reborn and plots her revenge + the aloof beauty descends from her pedestal for love + a newly appointed prefect from a noble family + a hidden benefactor's ruthless enforcer + a love-triangle showdown In her previous life, Mu Yanshu cooked for Shen Mobai, cared for his mother-in-law, raised his stepson and stepdaughter, and managed the Marquis of Anning's household. She spent her whole life serving Shen Mobai. Only as she lay dying did she discover that her children were the 2.7kReads9.5Score368Shelves

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    Here they are! All my most treasured ancient romance novels! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Already added to my bookshelf][Already added to my bookshelf]

17. 167 穿 Transmigrated as the Villainess, I Reborn the Obsessive Male Lead as a Hostage 穿成恶毒女配，重生偏执男主为质 Qing Man Wu Sha轻嫚武纱Ancient Romance581k WordsCompleted A possessive, brooding hostage prince with a yandere streak + a spoiled, arrogant, willful Grand Princess + a cold, aloof young chancellor + transmigration into a book + System + raising a villainous male lead + defying fate College student Zhang Susu transmigrated into a book as Su Yingxue, the vicious female antagonist and Grand Princess. In the original novel, Su Yingxue met a tragic end. She abused and tormented Chu Xingchen for years, turning the male lead into a cold-blooded, cruel, and si 1.8kReads9.3Score199Shelves
18. 168 女 Disguised as a Man in Court, I Became the Tyrant's Beloved 女扮男装上朝堂，成了暴君白月光 Young Master Lan公子兰Ancient Romance385k WordsCompleted [Hilarious transmigration into a book] [Historical romance] [Woman disguised as a man] [Palace and household intrigue] [Imperial examinations and political strategy] [Sweet, doting, and satisfying] [A devoted, powerful couple] Modern-day genius physician Ye Wan transmigrates into a book, becoming the useless eldest legitimate son of the Ye family, a powerful minister. The original owner was raised as a boy, and the whole family are villains. In three months, the entire family will be executed. A 1.2kReads6.7Score147Shelves

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    Hilarious time-travel stories, sweet and satisfying ancient romance novels: ① A hilarious time-travel story where the female protagonist with a spatial ability disguises herself as a man and is forcibly/pampered by a tyrant, becoming his empress—you'll laugh until your stomach hurts! ② A hilarious time-travel story where a goddess-like doctor transmigrates into a coffin to be buried with her, only to be awakened by a war god prince—sweet and funny! ③ A hilarious time-travel story with mind-reading abilities and a gossip-eating system—the prince is so angry he'll faint from laughter, but you'll laugh from beginning to end! ④ A strong female protagonist with a spatial ability, she takes down scumbags and builds her career—super satisfying! ⑤ A hilarious time-travel story where the female protagonist swaps bodies with a demon lord—all sorts of silly and crazy antics! ⑥ A hilarious time-travel story where the tyrant has two personalities and they're constantly jealous of each other—sweet, pampering, and hilarious!

19. 169 绝 The Peerless Little Princess Consort 绝世小俏妃 Dog Thirteen狗十三Ancient Romance575k WordsCompleted [A funny, charming princess consort + a scheming prince who fiercely protects his own + a manipulative woman + a wickedly seductive and mysterious Holy Lord, and more...] [Sweet romance + comedy + from scum to love + perfect ending] What does it feel like to fall in love with your enemy? The day he led his troops to invade her country, the sun shone brightly. The seventh prince of Beijiang, Mu Beiming, cut an imposing figure in his black armor. Even with a fearsome mask hiding his face, his shar 5.8kReads9.5Score691Shelves
20. 170 雇 Mercenary Transmigration: A Flourishing Commercial Journey That Conquers the World 雇佣兵穿越：锦绣商途倾天下 Ni Weizhen妮薇甄Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Just Started Rating, Scores Are Sure to Rise, No Regrets Taking the Plunge] Strong Female Lead + Political Intrigue + Business Wars [Happy Ending] Shen Qingyu, a top modern-day mercenary, transmigrates into the body of the Shen family's legitimate daughter, who has long suffered abuse. Facing domestic intrigue and business rivalries, she acts decisively, using her modern knowledge to overcome every crisis with ease. She also forms a marriage of convenience with Huo Yan, a playboy who can see ri 373Reads7.5Score—Shelves
21. 171 娇 With the Adorable Beauty at His Side, Even the Cold-Blooded Powerful Official Is Stirred by Mortal Desires 娇娇在侧，冷戾权臣也被撩动凡心 Floating Snow Returning飘飘回雪Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Mutual devotion, sweet romance] Su Jiaojiao transmigrates with no grand ambitions. She only wants to make money, enjoy life, and be free. But her stunning looks catch the eye of Song Chi, the Prince of Jiangnan. He falls for her at first sight, and has only one thought when he sees her: I want her! “You're a merchant's daughter. It's your honor to be my concubine.” “I want to be your girlfriend.” “Your girlfriend? What's that?” “We can kiss, cuddle, and sleep together. No titles, no strings att 56.6kReads9.0Score7.2kShelves
22. 172 穿 After I Transmigrated, the Yandere Tyrant Imprisoned Me in His Palm and Doted on Me 穿越后，我被病娇暴君囚在掌心宠 Jade Beauty玉美人Ancient Romance577k WordsCompleted [Before you read: Strong male lead, weak female lead; a domineering tyrant and a delicate flower; a completely unhinged man and a little rabbit. The heroine is soft and gentle, not a strong female lead. The story features mind games, political machinations, foreshadowing, and twists. The heroine has no career arc: the male lead carefully traps her heart, cages her in his grasp, and pampers her. Don't read if that's not your thing!] [Both leads are inexperienced; sweet romance and cathartic drama 4.2kReads9.1Score426Shelves

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    [Crazy Tyrant x Sweet and Adorable Little Wife, Forced Love is Both Sweet and Crazy!] Who understands?! Transmigrated into a book as the concubine of the mad Prince Yan, tasked with assassinating him, Fu Baoyi immediately gave up: assassination was out of the question, survival was the only option! But this ruthless tyrant, who kills without blinking an eye, treated her as the only exception! Step by step, he used her heart as a cage, locking her firmly in his grasp, his possessiveness overflowing yet his affection unwavering! There are no misunderstandings, just a two-way tug-of-war! The mad prince loves and spoils her, while the sweet and adorable heroine becomes increasingly pampered, making it more and more addictive! Political intrigue + plot twists + sweet romance, mad prince lovers, charge in! #TransmigrationRomance #YandereTyrant #ForcedLove #SweetRomance

23. 173 我 I Became a Mediator in the Marquis's Manor and the Whole Family Dotes on Me 我在侯府当调解员，被全家宠了 Year After Year, Harvest After Harvest年年穗岁Ancient Romance540k WordsCompleted Brutal, ruthless Imperial Guard X sweet, gentle ray of sunshine Just as her name suggests, Jiang Mi has a sweet little mouth and knows exactly how to charm people, leaving them dazed and warm-hearted. But an imperial decree sends this honey-sweet girl to the most difficult household to serve: the Ning'an Marquis's residence. The Old Madam is stern and old-fashioned: “You wretches! The whole lot of you are hopeless!” The Ning'an Marquis is aloof and icy: “You unfilial son, do you know what you've 18.6kReads9.4Score2.4kShelves

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    This is a good book. The female lead is delicate and cute, but not naive or innocent; she has her own wisdom and cleverness. The male lead is very doting. It's an ancient version of an arranged marriage that blossoms into love.

24. 174 美 A Beauty Who Captivates the City, and the Scheming Imperial Guard Who Spoils Her Wildly 美人倾城，腹黑锦衣卫霸心狂宠 Sugar-Free Pineapple Milk Pudding菠萝奶冻不加糖Ancient Romance339k WordsCompleted A delicate, clever beauty and a cold, ruthless, scheming Commander of the Imperial Guards. Coercive romance, one couple only, both virgins, a little groveling, an alternate setting, and a happy ending. The hero is controlling, scheming, and no good man. There are some scenes of confinement later on. He absolutely spoils the heroine, but he’s also secretly a devoted puppy. The more of a jerk he is at first, the more meek and humble he becomes later. Wan Ying lost both her parents. To reclaim the 12.6kReads9.1Score1.3kShelves
25. 175 糟 Oh No! The Little Princess Has Been Swept Away by Her Cold-Faced Guard 糟糕！小公主被冷面暗卫拐走啦 Pudding Loves Drinking Milk布丁爱喝牛奶Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Soft and Resilient Little Princess + Cold, Cunning Young Martial Hero, Sweet Romance + Adventure + Love of Country and Family] Chu Xuehan is the only little princess of the Lin Kingdom, the apple of the emperor and empress’s eye. But after nearly drowning at the age of six, she suddenly lost her voice... On the eve of her sixteenth birthday, Shen Lingxiao, a martial world friend her royal brother had brought home, gives her an exquisite short sword as a birthday present. Shen Lingxiao may despi 355Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is a delicate and sweet princess, and the male lead is incredibly doting. A gentle recommendation.

26. 176 渡 Crossing Paths with Xiao Chi 渡萧迟 Shu Yinyueyue舒音月月Ancient Romance114k WordsOngoing Xiao Yanyan, a noblewoman of the Liao, and Han Derang, the son of a Han official, fell in love as children and pledged to grow old together. But an imperial edict selecting consorts tore them apart. She was sent to the palace and became Empress to Emperor Jingzong of Liao. Five years later, the emperor died, leaving her with their young crown prince. The imperial clansmen coveted power, and powerful ministers watched like hawks. The widowed empress and her son were in mortal danger. At the most 19Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It was adapted into a TV series; it's based on a historical figure, but it's a tragic ending, and incredibly heart-wrenching!

27. 177 乖 Be Good! Sweetheart, Don't Run! The Mad Tyrant Coaxes You in a Hoarse Whisper 乖！娇娇别逃！疯批暴君低哑缠哄 A Crescent Moon一剪月Ancient Romance272k WordsCompleted [Also known as The Phoenix Returns to the Luan] [Both Reborn + Both Transmigrate + Yandere + Power Couple + Everyone’s Favorite + Sweet Romance and Power Fantasy] After dying tragically in her previous life and transmigrating to the modern world, Yun Li unexpectedly transmigrates back. When she opens her eyes, it’s her wedding night! “A Li... why can’t you try to love me?” The yandere regent grips her waist, his eyes red-rimmed, and swears he’ll pamper his little darling with his life in this li 10.6kReads9.3Score1.4kShelves

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    1️⃣ Double rebirth and double transmigration. The male lead appears to be a sickly and delicate person, but is actually a cute puppy. The female lead appears to be a delicate and innocent person, but is actually a cunning and ruthless one. [Shy] 2️⃣ Childhood sweethearts. The delicate female lead and the doting male lead have been away from the capital for decades, yet she has been pampered like a rich and noble flower. 3️⃣ Sobbing vs. Brave and domineering. She transmigrates into a book and takes revenge on the scum. She is not the original her, but she is still her. 4️⃣ Fierce and wicked vs. Delicate and soft-hearted. There may be millions of adorable babies in this world, but there is only one Ami.

28. 178 重 Reborn to Marry the Villain, Backed by the Regent, I Went on a Killing Spree 重生嫁反派，摄政王撑腰，杀疯了 Shi Su Su Ya是酥酥吖Ancient Romance256k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + Sweet Romance + Past and Present Lives + Medicine] Jiang Shining and Nangong Yu were betrothed as children. They grew up together, a perfect match in looks and talent. At her birthday banquet, she was overjoyed, thinking it would be the formal betrothal ceremony for the two of them. Instead, she learned that her father and brother had died in battle, and Nangong Yu stormed in with troops, accusing the Jiang family of treason. Tortured until she wished she were dead, Jiang Shining watc 380Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Sweet and non-angsty, a sure-fire investment! The female lead isn't a saint; both the male and female leads are strong, a one-on-one story.

29. 179 穿 After the Lazy Transmigrator in the Book Catches the Sickly, Yandere Regent's Eye 穿书咸鱼被病娇摄政王盯上后 Jade Beauty玉美人Ancient Romance317k WordsCompleted [A stunningly beautiful, rich heiress vs. a brooding, possessive tyrant] [Sweet and clingy vs. bold and domineering] [The heroine is a looks-obsessed, spoiled, funny scatterbrain with a bit of a wild streak. She starts off with a terrible hand and gets pretty frantic as everything goes haywire. Skip if that's not your thing.] [Mutual first love + transmigrate into a book and take down scumbags + feel-good comedy + obsessive male lead takes charge] [The male lead seems sweet and innocent but is a 6.9kReads9.3Score864Shelves
30. 180 赐 After the Imperial Betrothal, the Grand Secretary Finally Got a Clue 赐婚后，首辅大人开窍了 Wangwang Milk Beans汪汪奶豆Ancient Romance575k WordsCompleted Everyone in the capital knew that the legitimate daughter of Imperial Censor Qiao was frail and could be knocked over by a breeze. Yet the emperor betrothed her to Mu Shijing, the Chief Grand Secretary, who stood second only to the emperor and above everyone else. Mu Shijing was the man who had shattered the dreams of countless young ladies in the capital, and on top of that, he had paid a fine for staying unmarried for two years in a row, making him the capital's most eligible bachelor. When th 5.6kReads8.8Score702Shelves

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    🫚🫚This book is so good, I could read it again and again. It's said throughout the capital that Miss Qiao is so delicate she'd fall over in a gust of wind. But when the Grand Secretary, second only to the Emperor, sees his seemingly frail wife climbing a tree and beating someone, he's completely dumbfounded.

31. 181 娇 Pampered! The Powerful Chief Minister Claims His Sweet, Obedient Little Fool 娇宠！首辅强势占有乖软小笨蛋 San Moumou三某某Ancient Romance459k WordsCompleted [Cold, twisted, manipulative, and perverse male lead x delicate, soft, teary-eyed, silly beauty female lead] No pirated copies. The official version is on Fanqie, and the whole story is free! [Both leads' first time + pure historical romance + mutual redemption + no love rivals] The male lead carefully schemes his way toward winning her over, but he's a bit of a pervert, okay! Dedicated to sweet romance for a hundred years! Note: The male and female leads are not related by blood in any way!!! 2.2kReads8.9Score248Shelves

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    Sweet and angsty, the male lead becomes emperor but his harem consists only of the female lead.

32. 182 失 A Lost-Memory Noble Consort’s Story of Winning the Emperor’s Favor 失忆贵妃承宠记 Xi Die汐蝶Ancient Romance288k WordsCompleted [Harem romance + aloof beauty + historical coming-of-age + worlds apart in status + devoted in body and heart, one-on-one] Kang Yuyi was born a hereditary servant of the Prince of Qin’s household. Because of her extraordinary beauty, the princess consort took a liking to her and sent her to serve as a bedchamber maid to the heir, Li Yuanheng. But the heir turned out to be cold and distant, with no interest in women. After Kang Yuyi’s attempts to flirt with Li Yuanheng repeatedly failed, his cous 18kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves

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    A sweet and virtuous romance! A delicate, amnesiac imperial concubine meets a cold, germaphobic emperor. The female lead was originally a maid in a prince's mansion, but she wakes up several years in the future and becomes a favored imperial concubine (actually, she has amnesia). The domineering concubine becomes incredibly adorable, and the emperor is completely captivated.

33. 183 后 A Laid-Back Concubine in the Inner Palace, Calmly Turning Her Life Around and Sunbathing 后宅小咸鱼，淡定翻身晒太阳 Orange Turned Orange橘子橙了Ancient Romance262k WordsOngoing Su Zhiyuan looked up at the person holding her around the belly and lifting her up, then lowered her head and kept nibbling on the pastry in her hand. Her father had said that everyone here was an important person, so she had to behave. Her mother had said that her father was the head of the family, and that if she listened to him, she’d get pastries. She’d been very good today, so she’d get another pastry when she got home. Six-year-old Feng Chen hugged Su Zhiyuan around the belly from behind a 10.2kReads8.6Score635Shelves

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    It's really good! You'll definitely regret missing this one! The three-year-old female lead went to the male lead's house with her dad [fear][frustration][frustration]. She was happily eating by herself when the six-year-old male lead saw her [salute][OK][OK]. The male lead has a bit of autism. He hugged her from behind, took her home, and hid her. What he found was his, and he had to hide it well.

34. 184 穿 Transmigrated as the Wicked Cousin, I’m Swept Off My Feet by an Emperor Who Could Be My Uncle 穿成恶毒表妹，被叔系帝王撩疯了 Little ss小ssAncient Romance502k WordsCompleted She transmigrates into a novel as the wicked cousin who is infatuated with the emperor and ultimately dies miserably in the Cold Palace. Gu Qingnuo looks at the face in the bronze mirror, then at the palace maids waiting for her to bring about her own downfall. The good news: her cousin is the most compelling character in the book, a brooding emperor in his thirties. The bad news: the original owner just clung to his leg 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I'd like to recommend myself! If you like this, please like, comment, and add it to your bookshelf! He is a powerful emperor, she is a mad cousin despised by everyone. A weak 18-year-old cousin versus a 30-year-old abstinent emperor cousin. For those who like this kind of story, feel free to jump in!

35. 185 被 After Being Kidnapped, I Was Doted on by a Tyrant 被拐后，我被暴君娇养了 A Grain of White Sand一粒沙白Ancient Romance400k WordsCompleted [Scheming tyrant × sweet, delicate princess] [Sweet historical romance] [Rekindled love] Gu Jinzhi ran away on the day she was supposed to marry an elderly prince. She had intended to seek refuge with her second brother, but in her panic she ran straight into the territory of a tyrant in Yongzhou! Xiao Heng looked at the delicate young woman in the snow and gave a scornful laugh. “She's barely a teenager, and that old prince would still lay his hands on her?!” Gu Jinzhi decided to escape his clu 4.9kReads9.2Score539Shelves

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    A cunning tyrant meets a delicate little princess; the male lead has been plotting this for a long time. [Smirk]

36. 186 细 After Being Reborn, the Slender-Waisted Beauty Is Lavished with the Chaste Crown Prince's Affection 细腰美人重生后，被禁欲太子狂宠 Que Yin雀隐Ancient Romance651k WordsCompleted [Completed] [Cool, celibate Crown Prince x Sweet, slim, easygoing concubine] Lin Jinxu is as lovely as a hibiscus, her beauty impossible to hide. Her slender waist, delicate enough to fit in one hand, is famed throughout the capital. Sadly, in her previous life, she trusted the wrong person and married her hypocritical cousin. She died before turning twenty, and took the entire Lin family down with her. Reborn, Lin Jinxu wants nothing more than to coast through life, eat well, and grow old in pe 4.8kReads8.5Score442Shelves

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    Don't be misled by the title "The Crown Prince's Beloved Concubine." The female lead is initially the Crown Prince's concubine. He has no affection for the other women; he only took them because of his father and mother's families. The female lead is courageous, beautiful, and intelligent—not a naive or innocent character. The Crown Prince is immediately attracted to her slender waist—who would understand! You'll truly be captivated by this slender waist detail! The Crown Prince only ever loves the female lead and unconditionally trusts her. The writing throughout the book is incredibly delicate, allowing you to witness the heart-fluttering process of their love!

37. 187 宠 Pampering My Beloved Wife 宠娇妻 Mu Ziyang木子阳Ancient Romance226k WordsCompleted Although Ye Ruoning, nicknamed Jiaojiao, was born into a marquis's household, she was far beneath her cousin, the future wife of the heir to the Duke of Zhenguo's household, a family honored by the imperial court. The emperor had arranged a marriage between the heir and her cousin long ago. But no one expected Ye Ruoning to take her cousin's place and marry the heir, a handsome man with the bearing of jade who excelled in both letters and arms. Everyone knew the heir was pleased with his betroth 5.8kReads9.1Score520Shelves

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    A sweet and charming romance with a classic feel 💕 The male lead is incredibly gentle, and his family is also wonderful. It's a love-at-first-sight story from the male lead's perspective. The female lead is gentle and sensible. Together with the male lead, they can enjoy a simple life of farming and weaving, or rise to high positions and become powerful figures. A sweet and enduring romance 💦✨

38. 188 皎 Heart of Moonlight 皎心 Every Act of Gathering Is Delusion采采皆妄Ancient Romance153k WordsOngoing Rumors in the capital said the Regent had eyes and ears everywhere, and harbored ambitions against the throne. The current Regent had led troops against the enemy since the age of sixteen. After ten years of warfare and countless brushes with death, he was steeped in a murderous aura. Eight feet tall, cold-faced and icy-eyed, he was also the late emperor’s full brother, with power that reached the heavens. One day, the capital’s Imperial Guards began searching every household. The search went on 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It fits perfectly; the female lead is delicate and sweet, while the male lead is a straight man.

39. 189 臣 The Minister’s Delicate Wife: The Mad Regent Is Addicted to Holding Her by the Waist 臣妻娇软，疯批摄政王掐腰宠上瘾 Shi Gege Ya是歌歌吖Ancient Romance306k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Sweet Romance + Mutual Firsts + Coercive Pursuit + Flirting + Lighthearted + Funny + Redemption + Happy Ending] Not a strong female lead!!!!! The heroine is delicate and soft, a beautiful airhead! The hero is both righteous and wicked. Scene One The moment Xu Chenbi opened her eyes, she had transmigrated into the general's manor as its most miserable new bride, abandoned to sleep alone on her wedding night. She also stumbled upon the secret of the regent, a man who held the ent 2.8kReads8.8Score324Shelves

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    Super sweet! The female lead is a delicate and slightly silly girl, while the male lead is very charming and dotes on her.

40. 190 寡 Can Widows Have a Springtime, Too? 寡妇也有春天吗？ Chen Xiaofan Who Loves Yellow Heart Greens喜欢黄心菜的陈小凡Ancient Romance223k WordsCompleted [Devoted couple + sweet romance + a widow targeted for her inheritance + no rebirth, transmigration, or golden finger] [The young wife tricked into marriage and left to live as a widow VS the untamed young marquis] Wen Xin was tricked into marrying a dead man from the Jingjiang Marquis's household. She thought she would be free after three years of widowhood. She never imagined that a household willing to trick her into marriage would let her go so easily. From the moment she stepped into the Ji 43Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No rebirth, no time travel, both the male and female leads are virgins.

41. 191 强 The Third Spring of Captive Love: After Being Forced to Marry a Powerful Official 强制囚爱：被权臣强娶的第三年春 Stars Like Dust星若尘埃Ancient Romance296k WordsCompleted [Possessive pursuit + both are virgins + groveling pursuit + palace and household intrigue] A youthful crush became a calamity for Ruan Shuhe. Her former best friend stole the man she loved, and her brother, Huo Zheng, used his power to force her into marriage. On their wedding day, Huo Zheng left for war, leaving her imprisoned in the Marquis’s estate for two whole years. She endured cold treatment there until the spring of the third year, when Huo Zheng returned from war. She thought she woul 4.2kReads8.1Score173Shelves

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    A novel about pampering someone after forceful acquisition

42. 192 浮 The Floating Clouds Chronicle 浮纭录 Shenzhi and Du执神与渡Ancient Romance682k WordsCompleted The southern kingdom has a beauty whose radiance rivals peach blossoms. Her eyes are like spring waters, clear and bright, sparkling whenever she glances around. Born to nobility and blessed with delicate beauty, the Princess of Chen has been surrounded by her brothers and cherished by her father since childhood. Unwilling to submit to a political marriage, she schemes at every turn, rebellious and willful. In this world ruled by men, she is a rare splash of color. Her innate pride, softness, fl 132Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    There are quite a few male leads, each of whom dotes on her to the extreme and teases her step by step. (The story progresses through chapters 4, 9, 20, 34, 49, and 75, which seem to be teetering on the edge of Tomato's (a popular Taiwanese film) standards.

43. 193 不 No, Young Master, You’ll Have to Punish Me 不行，公子要罚的 A Suo阿琐Ancient Romance766k WordsOngoing [Gloomy, Strict Illegitimate Young Master × Loyal, Capable Maid | Control, Discipline, Both Virgins, Devotion, Redemption, An Illegitimate Son’s Rise] Liang Yan grew up bearing all the hatred one woman felt for his birth mother. In the depths of the Duke’s manor, he gradually became twisted, until he took in a maid named Yun’er. He raised Yun’er until she became his very soul. Watching her tread carefully and seeing her eyes fill with tears were the only things that made Liang Yan feel human. Bu 11.2kReads8.8Score875Shelves

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    The female lead is obedient and gentle, while the male lead is both doting and strict.

44. 194 拔 I Pulled Out My Son’s Pacifier. He Wailed, and I Laughed 拔儿子奶嘴，他哇哇哭我哈哈笑 Rice Candy米糖糖Ancient Romance784k WordsCompleted Completed! ❗️ [Raising Kids + Adorable Children] The eldest daughter of the Gu family is married to an emperor, and her son is the crown prince. She had a winning hand, yet threw it all away by eloping with someone else. When Gu Nuo first transmigrated, she was holding a bowl of poison. The System told her she was about to poison her emperor husband and run away with her lover! What? Had she lost her mind and grown tired of living? Gu Nuo smashed the bowl. Worried that her plot to murder the emp 10.8kReads9.2Score1.7kShelves

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    The female protagonist believes she has traveled through time, but she has actually returned to her original world.

45. 195 女 The Female Bandit Goes to the Capital to Become an Official and Wins Over the Aloof Emperor 女土匪进京为官，诱拐了清冷陛下 Evening Ripples晚漾Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Sweet historical romance + two powerful leads + devoted to each other + sweet and satisfying + fun and lively + no annoying supporting characters + sensible leads] A super-ferocious, super-rich bandit queen VS a cool, otherworldly beauty of an emperor Jin Sanglu owns thirty mountains of gold and is every inch a bandit queen. After earning military merit, she arrogantly calls out to the court: “If you won’t give me an official post, then make me empress.” The ministers are furious, but they fear 12.7kReads9.4Score1.7kShelves

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    This is very beautiful.

46. 196 自 After His Conquest of Himself, the Sickly Crown Prince Begs for My Affection 自我攻略后，病娇太子求宠爱 Strawberry Shortcake草莓酥酥Ancient Romance304k WordsCompleted Adorably goofy, tearful, lazy princess vs. a self-deluded, unhinged fox of a crown prince [Devoted couple + Transmigration into a book + Yandere + Favoritism + Mild groveling arc + Happy ending + Redemption] One day, Jiang Yu transmigrated into a book and became an unloved princess of the Jiang Kingdom. After an accident, she was taken in by Gu Jiuyan, the crown prince of the Qian Dynasty and the story's great villain. As the author, Jiang Yu knew exactly what kind of man Gu Jiuyan was: ruthless 1.2kReads9.1Score188Shelves

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    🌠🌠🌠➕🎊🎊🎊➕🍅🍅🍅 Who can argue with these two books? Seriously, both the male and female leads are incredibly powerful and formidable. If you like this kind of thing, you absolutely have to read them! I literally stayed up all night reading these novels, even during final exams. 🌅🌅🌅 I was determined to keep reading them; they're truly amazing!❗️❗️❗️

47. 197 国 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. 19Reads9.2Score168Shelves

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    Beautiful, engaging, and definitely a must-read. ❤️❤️😊🍱🤗

48. 198 穿 Transmigrate Into a Book: The Mad Qi Min’s Caged Sparrow 穿书逐玉：疯批齐旻的掌中雀 Li Jun'er李军儿Female-Channel Fanfiction714k WordsOngoing Yu Qianqian was transmigrated into the body of a doomed cannon-fodder character, and mistook the sinister, unhinged imperial grandson Qi Min for her savior. Qi Min was a thoroughly rotten man. He didn’t understand love, only possession. He clipped her wings and locked her in a cage made of pure gold, stroking her face with a smile. “Qianqian, you’re only safe by my side.” Desperate for freedom, Yu Qianqian faked her death in a blazing fire. That night, the all-powerful Third Young Master Qi dug 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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    With his strikingly contrasting character traits, who could resist the mad yet captivating Qi Min? He's a fearsome, eccentric prince, ruthless and cold-blooded, yet he's uniquely tender and possessive towards the female lead, showering her with all his affection. The female lead, seemingly fragile, is actually clear-headed and ruthless, her only desire being to escape. This character's extreme contrast makes him truly unpredictable!

49. 199 恶 The Wicked Supporting Actress Is Reborn and Wins at Life 恶毒女配重生后躺赢了 Bei Xin贝芯Ancient Romance622k WordsCompleted The emperor has never touched anyone but the heroine! One beloved consort in the harem + 1v1 romance + fictional setting. Meng Yan only learns on the brink of death that she's a supporting character in a sweet palace-intrigue novel. In the story, she loves the emperor, Lu Haozhi, devotedly until the very end. She diligently competes for his favor and tirelessly fights the innocent white-lotus heroine, only to land herself in the cold palace and die miserably in the snow. After being reborn, she 20.9kReads9.1Score2kShelves

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    The female protagonist is delicate, beautiful, and of noble birth. In her previous life, she was framed, lost her child, and was banished to the cold palace where she froze to death. After being reborn, she sees through everything and only wants to live a life of luxury and wealth as a noble concubine. However, the male protagonist, the emperor, refuses to let her go and treats her palace as his own bedroom every day. He would rather die of heartbreak than follow the plot.

50. 200 回 After Returning to the Capital, the Prince Won’t Stop Pursuing Me 回京后，王爷对我穷追不舍 Jie Chuan Weiqiu孑川未秋Ancient Romance207k WordsCompleted [Bright and clever young lady × Noble War God Prince, Childhood Friends × Light Court Intrigue × Mutual Devotion × Made for Each Other × Sweet HE] A grand general grandfather who spends his golden years bird-watching, fishing, and slacking off; A clear-eyed, outspoken censor grandfather; A battle-hardened, burly duke father; A brilliant, high-ranking scholar brother, forever “sick with worry”; Gu Tinghe figures that with such a motley crew of relatives, she might as well join in the mischief. To 97Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This writing is so good! The first few chapters reminded me of a Jinjiang novel, but the more I read, the more addictive it became. A noble and powerful war god prince meets a proud and beautiful young lady. The male and female leads are childhood sweethearts; the female lead always follows the male lead into trouble, but it's usually the male lead who gets punished. At the beginning, they're both grown up. The male lead loves to tease the female lead, who is initially oblivious, but their ambiguous relationship grows more and more captivating. The other couples are also great to watch; the author is incredibly skilled at creating a sense of tension and unease.

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