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. 301 永 The Thirteenth Year of Yongli 永历十三年 The Little Student Who Loves Meat爱吃肉的小同学Ancient Romance774k WordsCompleted Now being serialized~ [Nation and people above all + no golden finger, transmigration, or rebirth + one-on-one romance + happy ending] [Cunning, ruthless, brilliant villainess VS a lone official who has endured humiliation + mystery and investigation] To find her father's whereabouts, Xu Mingyu leaves her home and travels far to Lan County. There, amid the Yellow River's towering, turbid waves, she strikes a dangerous bargain with a tiger. She never expects to cross paths with Pei Wenzheng, the 350Reads8.3Score100Shelves

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   He was shot by an arrow and fell off a cliff. She grabbed his blood-stained sleeve and said, "You said you'd take me to see the cherry blossoms in Jiangnan, you lied to me?"

2. 302 陛 Your Majesty, That's Enough! 陛下请适可而止吧！ Ya Fei Li Ou亚菲莉欧Ancient Romance460k WordsCompleted A birthday banquet for the Empress Dowager. A cup of wine meant for lovers, drunk by mistake. When the emperor dragged Lu Zhixue into a private room, she thought it was a disaster that had come out of nowhere. Beneath his dragon robes, his fingertips burned. His kiss was poison, and he branded her neck with a mark of humiliation. “Since you’re my concubine, helping me sober up is your duty.” She hurt so badly that she clawed his back raw, her tears soaking the brocade quilt. Little did she kn 1.7kReads8.6Score124Shelves

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   He only loves the female lead.

3. 303 将 The General's Young Bride Comes Down the Mountain 将军府的小媳妇儿下山啦 Duan Qiqi短七七Ancient Romance396k WordsCompleted Qin Su had finally been kicked down the mountain by her master after nearly stripping the Taoist temple bare. The little girl said she wasn't worried in the slightest. Her masters: We can finally breathe easy! Already lost, she somehow wandered farther and farther from home, then got herself dragged into trouble along the way. Yun Qi said, "My little girl is delicate, weak, sweet, and adorable. Fighting and killing aren't for her." Bandits: But she killed my whole family! And robbed me! The man 1.3kReads7.6Score136Shelves

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   The female lead is super cute, the male lead is incredibly doting, and the whole thing is high-energy and addictive, trust me!!!

4. 304 我 I Was Reborn, and This Time I'm Going on a Rampage 我重生了，这一世我嘎嘎乱杀 Cang Yuesheng仓月生Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted In my past life, I was schemed against and killed by Bai Lianhua and Liu Ruyan! This time, I'll send every one of the people who hurt me straight to hell! Seeing them hate me to the bone yet be powerless to do anything about it is so satisfying! This time, let me weave the path that sends you all to hell! I'm the head of the Wen family business. Watch me put men aside and focus on my career. I'm the leading lady of my own story! I just love building my business! When I try to put men aside, they 1.7kReads9.4Score178Shelves

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   Heaven gave the female protagonist a second chance, which she seized, leading to a completely different and transformed life! When faced with bad luck, it's best to cut your losses promptly and not waste time and emotions on unworthy people and things.

5. 305 有 The Tyrant Is Sick! He Loves Hearing Her Cry 有病！暴君就爱听她哭 Sunny Little Bubbles阳光小泡泡Ancient Romance203k WordsCompleted The rating is low because it was just posted! [Transmigrate into a book + devoted couple + System + sweet romance + forced love] [A teary-eyed crybaby VS a tyrant who won't hesitate to have you beaten to death] Even if you cracked Shen Jiajia's head open, she'd never have guessed that staying up late to binge a show would get her killed. She wished she could swallow a whole basket of regret pills, but no such things existed. She'd made her own bed, so she had to lie in it. The surroundings were 247Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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   Tyrant vs. Palace Maid: He Dotes on Her

6. 306 储 Storing Charm 储媚色 Cloud Rabbit云兔子Ancient Romance512k WordsCompleted Li You transmigrated into a book, becoming the delicate, flowerlike heroine of a historical romance about political intrigue and tragic love, a heroine the male lead would torment in body, heart, and soul from beginning to end. But the moment she arrived, Li You discovered that her cousin, the story's wicked second female lead, had been reborn. So she was about to be demoted to a mere cannon-fodder character? Li You: "..." Fine, let me lie down for a while. On her wedding day, her cousin didn't 9.2kReads9.1Score1kShelves

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   The male lead is a total tsundere (a person who is arrogant and aloof but secretly righteous), while the female lead is delicate and soft-spoken, completely controlling him.

7. 307 五 Five Years of Waiting Came to Nothing: My Husband Brings His New Love to Demand a Divorce 五年痴等成空，夫君带女逼我和离 Cang Yuesheng仓月生Ancient Romance604k WordsCompleted [Both Chaste] [Romance with His Older Brother's Wife] [Male-Male Story] [The Male Lead is repeatedly seen completely naked but stays faithful. Later, what looks like infidelity is actually a guard in disguise; the male lead remains devoted to the female lead throughout.] [Dear readers, we're very sorry! When you reach Chapter 139, please skip straight to Chapter 146. Chapters 140 to 145 are inconsistent and can be ignored.] On their wedding night, unrest broke out at the border, and her husband 5.9kReads9.3Score457Shelves
8. 308 替 The Substitute Princess and Her Transmigrated Little Sidekick 替身公主与她的穿越者小跟班 Endless Feeding无限投喂Two Female Leads844k WordsOngoing [Strong female lead + dual female leads + authentic court intrigue + no golden finger] ✨You may think this is a satisfying court-intrigue story about replacing one person with a double, but it is actually an epic coming-of-age tale about individuals searching for self-worth and achieving spiritual awakening amid the sweep of history. ✨You may think the transmigrator is an all-purpose assistant who provides a golden finger, but she is actually the key to sparking profound reflection on historical —Reads6.5Score—Shelves
9. 309 野 The Wild, Rugged Man Gets Clingy with a Delicate Young Lady from a Marquis's Household 野痞糙汉他被侯门软娇娇黏上了 Zhuang Chunsui庄椿岁Ancient Romance622k WordsCompleted In a world in turmoil, a pampered young lady of a noble house becomes a prisoner sentenced to exile. With countless wolfish eyes watching her, Ming Yayi tremblingly throws herself into the arms of the head escorting officer, begging him to protect her. He may be a rough, brutish, shameless lecher who looks ready to take her apart and devour her whole, but he really does protect her, and keeps her safe for the rest of her life! & Yang Zhi never thought he’d fall for a delicate little crybaby. She 59Reads7.4Score—Shelves

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   Ancient Chinese romance novel: The female lead is a delicate beauty with a special ability; the male lead is a hypocrite who dotes on her. Sweet, sweet, sweet!

10. 310 南 Nan Jingchun 南景春 A Melon in the Bowl碗里一只瓜Ancient Romance347k WordsOngoing A princess who commands armies and wields great power X a poor-born statesman who claws his way to the top Lu Nanjing is the Great Xi’s Goddess of War, a princess who rides through the imperial city with a mighty army at her back and the world beneath her feet. Du Ruolan is a statesman from a humble family, ruthless and cunning, who fights his way into the heart of power with sheer courage and ingenuity. One spring day on the street, she casually tossed him a fortune and rescued him from the mud 33Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Only then did she realize that the sharpest knife in the world was never the sword in her hand, but the unspoken love he held hidden in his sleeve. 😊🤣

11. 311 太 The Crown Prince Is Heartless? Reborn, I Marry the New Emperor and Plot for the Empress’s Seat! 太子薄情？重生嫁新帝，谋后位！ Breeze Meets Evening Crabapple清风遇晚棠Ancient Romance224k WordsCompleted [Reborn + No Forgiveness + Second Male Lead Takes the Lead + Palace and Household Intrigue + Sweet 1v1 Romance] In her previous life, Jiang Wanning, the legitimate daughter of the Marquis’s household, was hopelessly in love with the First Prince, Xiao Yanchuan. She did everything she could to marry him and gave everything to help him ascend the throne. In return, her family was destroyed, and he told her she disgusted him. On the day he was crowned emperor, he not only made Jiang Wanning’s half- 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Absolutely amazing! This book is so good, I stayed up until late at night. It has three major buffs: rebirth of a legitimate daughter, palace intrigue, domestic power struggles, and the second male lead's rise to power. It's packed with exciting moments, and the romance is delicate and engaging. I would call it the pinnacle of this series!!

12. 312 皇 The Empress Leaped to Her Death, and the Mad Tyrant Wept Until His Eyes Were Red 皇后纵身一跃，疯批暴君哭红了眼 Huang Dandan黄蛋蛋Ancient Romance635k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance, devoted couple + palace intrigue + regretful pursuit, clear-headed heroine, everyone's unattainable ideal] Meng Tang is a gracious, gentle empress who never competes for favor. Everyone thinks she is a true white lotus standing tall in the harem, and even the tyrant believes it. He takes a new concubine, and she smiles, congratulates him, and arranges for the newcomer to spend the night with him. He sends her restorative medicine, and she obediently takes it, knowing full we 22kReads9.3Score2.1kShelves
13. 313 丑 An Ugly Girl and a Spoiled Scion Join Hands to Rule the Capital 丑女纨绔手牵手，整个京城横着走 Wang Shengzhu of Chaotian City Square朝天城广场的王圣主Ancient Romance238k WordsCompleted The score has just come out and will rise. The capital’s top young heir transmigrates overnight, becoming a wretched young nobleman framed and poisoned by his father’s second wife, then driven from the marquis’s residence and left on the brink of death. To turn the tables, he has no choice but to use his good looks to seduce Yi An, a vicious and ruthless ancient-era female tycoon. With one shoulder bared and a bewitching gaze, he clings to Yi An’s leg: “Sis, let’s get married. I’ll help you join 3Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    A coming-of-age story filled with political intrigue and plenty of laughs—come dive in! A husband and wife team up, and the world is theirs! 🤣🌸😊🥳😂😋

14. 314 绿 The Sweet, Delicate Heiress and the Yandere Heir Who Keeps Her Busy Every Night 绿茶千金软又酥，病娇世子夜夜忙 Watermelon Dipped in Mustard西瓜蘸芥末Ancient Romance304k WordsOngoing [A delicate flower in public, a big boss in private heroine x a sickly cat in public, a crazy, jealous man in private hero | Substitute marriage revealed, two strong leads, sweet romance] To save her father and brothers, Di Xiaorou gritted her teeth and took her sister’s place in marrying the sickly, short-lived Ling Yuheng, planning to run away at the first opportunity. On their wedding night, they were both drugged. One night of passion later, they fell deeply in love. The supposedly sickly gr —Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist marries in place of her father and brother to save them; she is both intelligent and brave, but not a saint!

15. 315 穿 I Refuse to Be a Concubine After Transmigrating into a Book! I Become the Crown Prince’s Darling 穿书拒为妾！我成太子掌心娇 Lin Weiwei林微薇Ancient Romance377k WordsOngoing [Transmigrate into a Book + Sweet Romance + Married First, Love Later + Everyone’s Favorite + The Second Male Lead’s Long Road to Winning Her Back] Shen Qingwan transmigrated into a book! She became a cannon-fodder supporting female character who nearly died from the start, and was still headed for a gruesome end! Her father didn’t love her, and her stepmother was wicked? No problem! She was the beloved granddaughter of Grand Tutor Yang, someone even the emperor treated with respect. Her materna 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, from a contractual relationship to a mutual commitment, with the prince charmingly acting cute.

16. 316 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 898Reads8.7Score20.1kShelves

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    This is a fantastic and incredibly captivating historical romance novel. It's so good you can't stop reading! Highly recommended! ✨🎉😊

17. 317 战 The God of War’s Beloved Is a Special Forces Soldier from Another World 战神的掌心娇竟是异世特种兵 Big Sister Ali阿狸姐姐Ancient Romance961k WordsCompleted The modern era’s top special forces soldier, “Night Phoenix,” dies on a mission. Her soul travels through time and she is reborn as Wei Shi, the infamous “spoiled and unruly princess” of Prince Jing’s manor in the Tianqi Kingdom. The moment she opens her eyes, she inherits the original owner’s painful memories of her past life: her father, Prince Jing, has rendered such great service that the emperor sees him as a threat. The incompetent and suspicious Emperor Jianwu joins forces with corrupt of 10.7kReads8.5Score1.5kShelves

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    Bearing the reputation of being a "spoiled and incompetent princess," she used her willfulness and capriciousness as a protective shield. While everyone thought she would only cause trouble, she secretly began to collect evidence of her father's crimes in the court, gradually resolving the potential crisis in her family and paving the way for the turmoil three years later.

18. 318 今 Has the Marquis's Secret Mistress Run Away Today? 今天侯府外室跑路了吗 Long-Tailed Sparrow长尾雀Ancient Romance136k WordsCompleted Pei Ji rose to fame as a youth. He was the guardian deity of Great Qi, the renowned Marquis of Zhenbei, and the ideal husband in the dreams of countless young women. But to Jiang Si, Pei Ji was a cage that held her freedom captive. No matter what she tried, she could never escape. 2kReads8.7Score113Shelves

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    The second book features a free-spirited female protagonist who falls in love with the male protagonist at first sight. He forces himself on her, and she tries to escape several times but is always caught. Later, the male protagonist loses his memory while fighting bandits, but he still falls in love with her at first sight. He absolutely adores her! [Note][Note]

19. 319 娇 Don't Cry, Darling. Master Yu Really Loves You to the Core 娇娇别哭，御爷真的爱你入骨 Yogurt Jar酸奶罐子Modern Romance372k WordsCompleted [Forceful Possession + Obsessive Love + Size Difference + Age Gap + Unconditionally Doting Husband] Everyone knew that Yu Cheng was proud and unyielding, sinister and brutal, and had climbed to the position of head of one of the capital's most powerful families over the bodies of countless rivals. But no one knew how humble and indulgent he was when it came to the darling in his arms. … Jiang Mu did something wrong and coquettishly begged for forgiveness. Yu Cheng rubbed her waist as she nestled 920Reads9.0Score132Shelves
20. 320 太 The Crown Prince Dotes on His Concubine and Neglects His Wife: The Empress's Daily Life After Bearing Twins 太子宠妾灭妻，娘娘双胎上位日常 Han Qingxue寒清雪Ancient Romance554k WordsCompleted [There are a few typos, so please skip this if that bothers you.] A deranged, ruthless heroine and an obsessive Crown Prince, with exclusive devotion later on, clear-headed palace intrigue, and multiple births. Jiang Shiruo is stunningly beautiful, but only a concubine’s daughter. Still, even a concubine’s daughter deserves to live. Jiang Shiruo has no interest in the other princes. She only wants to enter the Eastern Palace, because that’s the only way she can reach the highest position. After 7.7kReads8.9Score671Shelves

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    "But I firmly believe that what goes around comes around and that 'forgive and forget' is hypocrisy. I prefer that what goes around comes around."

21. 321 摄 The Regent's Uncle's Little One Is Begging for Affection Again 摄政王皇叔家的崽崽又撒娇了 Ye Buhong叶不鸿Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Complete] In her previous life, Murujin devoted herself to the crown prince, only to have her position as empress taken away, her military seal confiscated, and a cup of poisoned wine sent to kill her in the Cold Palace. Three years later, Murujin is reborn. She swears to overthrow the emperor and plunge the kingdom into chaos! Word has it that the usually aloof Prince Regent Qi Junxian now has a willful little girl by his side, one who sweetly calls him "Uncle Emperor." "Your Highness! The you 18kReads9.4Score2.3kShelves
22. 322 下 What Should I Do After Flirting with My Superior in the Mortal Realm? Help! 下凡后误撩了上级怎么办？急！ Qing Yue清鈅Ancient Romance148k WordsCompleted [Hidden identity + sweet romance + missions (no System) + a fictional setting + devoted to each other + no logic] Xia Xingwan was a carefree flower goddess in the celestial realm, and she had always been on good terms with the Matchmaker. Little did she know that one day, when she went to visit him, he would send her down to the mortal world to make up for a mistake he had made. For old times’ sake, she agreed to help him. But while fixing his mistake, she grew increasingly close to the regent o 22Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In this book, the female lead is the Flower Goddess, who abandons the male lead and returns to the Heavenly Realm in the end. Thankfully, the author didn't write it too tragically, and the male lead's identity is also quite complex. It's very sweet! [Eating melon emoji]

23. 323 重 Reborn as the Regent's Treasured Darling 重生后，成了摄政王的掌中宝 Wang Shier王拾二Ancient Romance152k WordsCompleted [Alternate world + both leads reborn + sweet romance + mutual salvation + regent prince + household and palace intrigue] She is the cherished legitimate daughter of the Xuan family, raised with every luxury. With skin like ice and jade, breathtaking beauty, and a bright, clever mind, she seems to have it all. A marriage becomes a conspiracy, bringing about the destruction of her entire family! Her closest friend and her cruel husband ultimately take her life. On the third day after her death, th 1.1kReads8.9Score139Shelves

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    It's all about sweetness! [Learned it][Learned it]

24. 324 重 Reborn to Win Your Heart: The Young Emperor Falls for My Sweet Talk 重生诱君心，少年帝王沦陷娇哄 Chubby Fish Aah胖鱼啊啊Ancient Romance309k WordsCompleted Completed! The long hiatus hurt its readership, so please give it a boost! [Rebirth vs. System / Strong Female Lead and Revenge / The Ex-Chases-His-Wife-to-the-Crematorium] In her previous life, Shen Leyan married Prince Jing, only to discover that he and her older sister, the Noble Consort, were in love. The two of them conspired to give her soul-separation syndrome. After switching identities, they ran away together. When the truth came out, the emperor was furious and nearly had her killed. T 18Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is bright and righteous, but secretly she's sweet and gentle, making the male lead insanely jealous.

25. 325 咬 A Bite of Sweet Pear 咬一口甜梨 Spring Speaks Not春不语Modern Romance240k WordsCompleted The print edition of A Bite of Sweet Pear is now available on all major platforms. A cool, calculating doctor versus a sweet girl with a few tricks up her sleeve. Very sweet, no angst. The first time Chu Yuan saw Ruan Li, who was staying with his family, was at the hospital. She was a delicate beauty, graceful as a willow and lovely as peach blossoms, breathtaking at first sight. Her eyes glistened with tears as her slender fingers tugged at his clothes. “Doctor Chu, I’m scared of pain. Please b 6.3kReads9.4Score662Shelves

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    Ahhh, these books all have such sweet and gentle female leads, and the male leads are incredibly doting!

26. 326 待 When I Claim These Lands, I'll Win Your Heart 待我拱手河山讨你欢 Whispering Words Around Your Heart乱语绕君心Ancient Romance485k WordsCompleted At the age when he should be carefree, bold, and living for the moment, Chu Longfei has no choice but to follow in his father’s footsteps and shoulder the burden of leading the martial world. He devotes himself wholeheartedly to the welfare of the martial world, only to be persecuted, with even his closest and dearest family members caught in the crossfire. Luckily, his 59Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Completed, no need to wait for the book to finish, and it won't make you feel stupid. I literally stayed up all night to finish it, and it gets even better towards the end, with a strong sense of immersion! It's not a typical story, and there's no bad ending; the final chapters are full of twists and turns. It gets better and better as you go on, and most importantly, it avoids clichéd plot devices like villainous female supporting characters or shields being used to take the fall (illustrations are included in the author's notes).

27. 327 将 Don't Be Afraid, General Dad, the Love System Will Protect the Whole Family 将军爹爹咱不怕，爱爱系统护全家 Mi Diu Loves Fish米丢爱吃鱼Ancient Romance231k WordsCompleted [A Truly Adorable Child Protagonist, Not an Adult Soul in a Child's Body ( ੭ ˙ᗜ˙ )੭ ] [Lighthearted and funny overall, with a little political scheming, and no characters acting stupid! (ノ≧▽≦)ノ] "The Lan family is accused of treason. The entire clan is to be tried." The commander of the hundred-thousand-strong Northern Garrison Army glanced at his four-and-a-half-year-old daughter in his arms and cut down the inspecting official with one stroke. From that moment on, the whole family became rebe —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A fantastic and engaging historical romance novel with a wildly imaginative plot; so captivating you won't be able to stop reading! Highly recommended! 🤔🧍😊✨🌸👍

28. 328 大 The Tyrant Has Arrived, Carrying His Adorable Little Wife 大暴君拎着他的小娇妻走来啦 I Want to Be a Rich Lady我想当富婆Ancient Romance249k WordsCompleted Song Qingqing transmigrates into a book, becoming a minor cannon-fodder character in a novel she wrote herself. - She goes out to admire the lotus flowers and gets shoved in front of an arrow meant for the tyrant by a scheming white lotus. She attends a palace banquet, gets tempted by the wine, and ends up testing whether it’s poisoned for the tyrant! At first, The tyrant: “My queen really is a jinx.” Later, The tyrant: “The queen must be in love with me.” Song Qingqing: “No, I’m just a jinx. Ma 2.1kReads9.2Score181Shelves
29. 329 被 A Rough Mountain Man Takes Me Home, and Our Life Flourishes 被山里糙汉领回家日子红火顶呱呱 Wish Power愿力Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted After becoming the daughter of a disgraced official and being betrayed by her fiancé, Yun Xi was carried home over the shoulder of a rough mountain man. The moment she woke, they were embracing naked. The next time she woke, she was chained up. Yun Xi thought her life was over and that she would probably be tortured to death. But she never expected that this big man, though rough around the edges, was thoughtful; though fierce-looking, he was simple and honest. He blushed easily but spoke his mi 8.1kReads9.2Score1.1kShelves

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    A pampered eldest daughter of a disgraced official and a nobleman in the countryside x a cold, aloof, and secretly passionate rough man from a remote village... Super sweet! 😍 "Last time you slept in my bed, my blanket had a wonderful fragrance. I often secretly smelled it at night, and sometimes when I smelled it, my body felt like it was on fire..."

30. 330 翎 Where the Feathers Return: Transmigrated, Yet Still a Wage Slave 翎羽归处：穿越还是打工人 Four Joyful Little Dumplings四喜团团团Ancient Romance346k WordsOngoing Fresh out of college, Shu Ling [no System, no pocket dimension] has only a “brain” and a heart full of “enthusiasm.” [Transmigration + ensemble cast + career + unconventional plot + romance] She transmigrates into the “Miss Shu Ling,” who shares her name and appearance and lives in a general's household! Before she can catch her breath, she's summoned to the palace to “work.” From the start, the princess appoints her CEO, and she gets two handsome “nepotism hires.” One is as gentle as water, wil 2Reads9.2Score—Shelves

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    It's been a long time since I've read a historical romance novel with such lifelike characters. Many emotions aren't directly stated, but rather conveyed through subtle details. The more you read, the more you feel the changing relationships between the characters, creating a very immersive experience. 🦄🤣🌸

31. 331 盛 Spoiled Rotten: I Am Ill, and My Name Is Longing 盛宠：寡人有疾，名唤相思 Admiring Flying Fish from the Abyss临渊羡飛鱼Ancient Romance168k WordsCompleted Gu Xianyu was the beloved jewel of the regent, the most honored Princess Changle in Dayu, and the darling of everyone around her. When she grew up, she fell in love with the aloof guard at her side, but he left without a word. A year later, an imperial decree arranged her marriage to another state. On her wedding night, she drained the nuptial cup The young woman’s eyes grew sultry, her beautiful cheeks flushed. In a daze, she reached out to caress the handsome face so close to hers, thinking sh 51Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommended! [Heart emoji]

32. 332 我 I Lie Flat on My Good Looks 我靠美貌躺平了 A Journey Through Mountains and Seas山海一程Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Both are devoted only to each other + sweet romance + marriage first, love later + mutual devotion] That day in the peach grove, it wasn’t the wind that stirred, but the heart… Song Zhaoyue was born into the body of an unfavored concubine-born daughter of a marquis’s household. Her stepmother forced her to marry a playboy who drank, gambled, and visited brothels, so she turned around and entered the palace selection instead! Who could have guessed she would be granted in marriage to Prince Yan, 35.3kReads9.1Score4.4kShelves

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    Both books involve arranged marriages that blossom into love, but the male and female protagonists are always considerate of each other after confirming their feelings. The second book is a time-travel story. Overall, they are very good.

33. 333 嫁 Marrying Mr. Yu 嫁给喻先生 Da Er Lin达尔林Modern Romance376k WordsCompleted [The print edition of the same name is now available / The short drama of the same name is now streaming] [Cheerful artist vs. aloof, calculating professor] [Age gap + marriage before love + sweet romance + long-planned courtship + slow-burn love] Shi Sheng and Yu Wenzhou met on a blind date. But even on their wedding day, she still couldn't figure out what Yu Wenzhou saw in her. Since they didn't have much of a romantic foundation, Shi Sheng thought it would be good enough if they could at leas 33.1kReads9.4Score3.4kShelves
34. 334 新 On Our Wedding Night, the Sickly Prince Said He Hadn't Long to Live 新婚夜：病娇王爷说他命不久矣 Admiring Flying Fish from the Abyss临渊羡飛鱼Ancient Romance186k WordsCompleted In her previous life, she was a special forces soldier in the twenty-first century. While carrying out Plan S, she happened to rescue a hostage. Then the criminals played dirty, set off explosives, and she bought the farm~ Reborn in Nanli, a fictional kingdom, she has become the unloved eldest daughter of the Jiang family. As if that weren't bad enough, her scummy father and stepmother marry her off in someone else's place to a disabled prince from the start~ Luckily, she has a spiritual spring 1.6kReads9.0Score199Shelves
35. 335 愿 May You Journey Through Every Dawn and Dusk, While I Rest My Head by Your Side 愿卿度朝暮，为君枕山河 May Wealth Pour Into My Pockets万贯入我财Ancient Romance544k WordsCompleted [Court intrigue + devoted to each other + doting love + possessiveness + ruthless pursuit] A shameful spring dream... Gu Yunke dreamed of a handsome man, as beautiful as an immortal, pinning her to a grand chair and lavishing her with affection. Her hair was disheveled, her body slick with sweat, and in the dream he took her completely... But the man wasn't her husband. He was her husband's fourth uncle, Shen Beixiao! - In her previous life, Gu Yunke had admired the heir apparent, Shen Jingyan. 366Reads8.8Score102Shelves

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    Both leads are virgins and the story is sweet and romantic! The male lead flirts with the female lead the whole time. He's cunning and manipulative, and he puts on a show when they're alone together, acting pitiful while also being a macho man who loves to act cute! At first, the female lead is afraid of him and tries to avoid him, but he only gets more enthusiastic. When he's injured, he leans on her for comfort. Later, his cunning side comes out, and he stops pretending and starts having sex every day!

36. 336 国 Grand Tutor, Please Show Me the Ropes 国师大人，请多指教 Don't Chase Me, I'm Bad with Directions别追我我路痴Ancient Romance136k WordsCompleted On our wedding night, the Grand Preceptor handed me a set of “Guidelines for Working Together as Husband and Wife.” Rule One: Keep me company on the fifteenth of every month while I detox. Rule Two: Help me uncover the truth behind the massacre twenty years ago. Rule Three: Pretend to be a loving couple when necessary. Yan Simiao signed, thinking this was nothing more than a transaction. Until... When we were attacked during the spring hunt, he took an arrow for me. “My lady, Rule One of the con 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommend this one! The contract couple turning into a real couple, Zun Du and his wife, is so sweet and their relationship is off the charts! [Masterpiece by Que Shi][Masterpiece by Que Shi]

37. 337 反 The Villain Returns to the Capital to Farm Fortunes, and the Emperor Begs Me to Become His Empress 反派回京刷机缘，皇帝跪求我为后 Noon Fire Burns the Green Lamp午火燃青灯Ancient Romance191k WordsOngoing [Two powerful leads + System + villainess heroine + devoted husband + loyal dog + ensemble cast + satisfying power fantasy] Bad news: The villainous queen Ding Ning and her 120 disciples were wiped out by heavenly lightning and transmigrated together into a fictional world, scattered across its various dynasties. Good news: Ding Ning has a Fortune System. From the start, she picks up an emperor to earn points, and she can summon her disciples to wreak havoc on this world together, giving the loc —Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 338 他 His Little Darling 他的小祖宗 A Grain of White Sand一粒沙白Modern Romance506k WordsCompleted [Bad-boy, sharp-tongued young master X unruly, scheming beauty] [Sweet campus romance] After the new transfer student Xi Yu moved into the Lu family home, Lu Jiachen discovered that the clever, well-behaved girl who seemed like a model student was actually a hopelessly bad student who got her parents called to school every other day. Lu Jiachen: Xi Yu, if you pass your final exams, big brother will let you beat him up. Xi Yu: Really? Then just wait until I beat you to your knees and make you cal 6.3kReads9.4Score809Shelves
39. 339 权 Power and Favor: I Wanted to Cling to the Powerful Minister, but He Told Me to Hold His Waist 权宠：想抱权臣大腿，他却让抱腰 Admiring Flying Fish from the Abyss临渊羡飛鱼Ancient Romance348k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + Medical Princess + Punishing Scumbags + Sweet Romance + Mind Reading + Two Strong Leads + Devoted Couple + Mutual Love] In her previous life, she was the legitimate daughter of a deputy minister. On her coming-of-age day, the emperor arranged her marriage, and she entered the Eastern Palace as an unloved crown princess. The following year, the Jiang family was framed and accused of colluding with the enemy, betraying the country, and plotting rebellion! After her death, she watched wi 26Reads7.5Score—Shelves
40. 340 魂 After My Spirit Returned, My Husband Personally Taught Me How to Flirt with Him 魂魄回来后，夫君手把手教我撩他 Lemon Black Tea, No Sugar柠檬红茶不加糖Ancient Romance507k WordsCompleted [Both leads are each other’s only love + sweet romance + healing] [A mad prince returns to three years earlier and personally teaches his princess consort how to win over his past self] On their wedding night, Gu Xixi lifted her veil and saw two identical Dugu Yus: one a cold, living man, the other a translucent ghost. The ghost personally taught her how to win over his past self. “Give him a hug, and he’ll stop being angry.” Dugu Yu thought he must be going mad lately. He had just confined Gu X 622Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    🔥🔥①[Sweet Romance + Forced Acquisition Followed by Mutual Devotion + Silly Beauty] Desperate to earn money for her seriously ill mother and injured brother's medical treatment, Pei Jiaojiao sold herself into the Eastern Palace as a slave. With her pretty face and timid nature, she was assigned by the steward to serve in the Crown Prince's study.

41. 341 重 Reborn to Escape Disaster, I Married a Rough-Hewn Constable and Became His Darling 重生避祸，嫁给糙汉捕快当掌心娇 Xiu Xiahou Yun休夏候云Ancient Romance154k WordsOngoing [Rebirth] [Sweet Romance] [Rugged Husband and Delicate Wife] [Absolutely No Cheating] [Everyday Family Life] [A Little Career Growth] After her parents passed away, she was sent to live with her uncle and aunt. Once the greedy couple had swindled her out of her parents' inheritance, they even planned to marry her off to an old widower, squeezing out the last bit of value they could get from her. On her wedding night, she was nearly tortured to death. She fought her way outside and was rescued by 1.6kReads—Score150Shelves

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    This one is alright, you can take a look.

42. 342 病 The Possessive Tyrant Is Cold by Day but Wants Kisses at Night 病娇暴君他白天冷冰冰晚上要亲亲 Song of the Ages千秋岁引Ancient Romance562k WordsCompleted [Possessive love + strong heroine + everyone's darling + devoted couple + secret identities + reborn + a mutually devoted, powerful couple in a satisfying 1v1 romance] In her previous life, she was deceived and manipulated into calling off her wedding, then died in a terrible fire. Only the violent emperor rushed into the flames to protect her, his eyes bloodshot. He avenged her, held her old clothes, and followed her in death. After being reborn, she kicks aside the scumbag man and the vile wom 1.8kReads9.1Score254Shelves

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    YYDS! Especially the second book, with Rong Shi calling her "Little Darling" all the time. A must-read classical Chinese novel that will have you smiling like a proud aunt the whole time!!

43. 343 病 Sick Obsession: The Brooding Tyrant Is Reborn After Killing Himself for Her 病态占有：阴郁暴君为她自杀重生 Little Green Plum小青梅啦Ancient Romance580k WordsCompleted [A possessive, deranged, bloodthirsty crown prince X a sweet, tearful, utterly principled young cousin] Yu Youning, the second young lady of the Duke of Guo's household, was blessed with lustrous hair, a graceful figure, and breathtaking beauty. Sadly, she'd been frail and sickly since childhood, and the Imperial Preceptor bluntly predicted she wouldn't live past sixteen. Her family accepted her fate, and she had nearly given up herself. But one person refused to accept it. Gripping her waist, e 3.9kReads9.1Score352Shelves
44. 344 太 The Crown Princess Is So Alluring, the Crown Prince Wants Her All to Himself 太子妃娇艳动人，殿下想占为己有 Luring the Fox引狸Ancient Romance228k WordsCompleted [Compulsive love + twisted, unhinged obsession + male rivalry + beauty] A radiant beauty with irresistible allure vs. a wolfish general with an overwhelming possessive streak Also known as: My Overbearing Younger Brother-in-Law Falls for His Pure Yet Sultry Sister-in-Law The two luckiest things in Duan Baiwei’s life were: First, marrying His Highness the Crown Prince, who was so ill he was practically on his deathbed. Second, the Crown Prince dying on the day of her wedding, leaving her a widow 884Reads8.8Score102Shelves

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    The female lead is delicate and charming [you'll appreciate the details]. The male lead is a fierce and domineering general who has fought on the battlefield for over ten years. The female lead is the crown princess who has been widowed for many years. The male lead falls in love with this charming woman at first sight. He doesn't show it at first, but later he becomes crazy and ruthless, keeping her hidden away.

45. 345 东 Beauty of the Eastern Palace: The Crown Prince Bows to Pamper Her 东宫美人！太子殿下折腰宠！ Step by Step, No, No步步要不不Ancient Romance209k WordsCompleted [The rating just came out and isn't very high yet, but do come take a look, darlings! It's unbelievably sweet.] He is Xiao Jingzhan, Crown Prince of the realm, wielding immense power and unmatched in wisdom. He commands the court with ease, yet remains cool and restrained, with no interest in women. Everyone praises him as the perfect heir to the throne. That is, until he meets her! From then on, he calls her “Good Girl.” She becomes the one dearest to his heart, his only weakness! She is Su Jin 496Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    Recommended daily updated ancient Chinese romance novels with sweetness and no angst! 1v1, both leads are virgins + mutual love, maximizing sweetness! The female lead is delicate and intelligent, while the male lead is a pure and innocent crown prince who dotes solely on her. 💕 The male lead is injured outside the palace and rescued by the female lead, falling in love at first sight. He brings her into the palace, thus beginning his path of exclusive love. There is only one small misunderstanding in the entire story, but it is quickly resolved; the rest of the story is filled with an overwhelming sweetness. The author's writing style is particularly stunning, with elegant and classical language, exquisite details, and a captivating blend of ancient charm and tenderness. The male lead, as the crown prince, is almost perfect—he falls in love with the female lead at first sight and cherishes her dearly. Every affectionate term he uses for her is filled with boundless doting. He not only plans everything meticulously for her but also understands, respects, and cherishes her, pouring all his affection into her: loving what she loves, spoiling her to the bone, and never showing any interest in or closeness to the concubines in the Eastern Palace, gradually clearing away all obstacles for her. The female lead, on the other hand, possesses both stunning beauty and a sharp mind, intelligent and insightful. She and the crown prince are mutually devoted, progressing from a concubine to a high-ranking lady, then to the crown princess and finally the empress, accompanying and supporting each other along the way. As a fan who has read the book countless times, I sincerely recommend it: investing in it is definitely worthwhile, and it remains endlessly enjoyable even after repeated readings!

46. 346 曝 Exposed! The Prince of Chu Has a Three-Inch Adorable Wife Hidden in His Sleeve 曝光！楚王袖里藏了个三寸小萌妻 Aow Big Meow嗷大喵Ancient Romance410k WordsCompleted (A fierce, soft-spoken, adorable heroine vs. a possessive, scheming, fallen hero; sweet romance + the occult + a touch of fantasy) Jiang Xiaoxiao, a master of the mystic arts, was born with an incomplete soul. On every full-moon night, she also turns into a tiny person just three inches tall. Her grandmaster said that when she turned sixteen, she would meet a benefactor whose purple-gold dragon aura could break her curse. The aura of Prince Chu, Xie Xun, was stolen when he was three. Plagued by 6.1kReads9.4Score817Shelves
47. 347 娘 The Empress Is Alluring and Bewitching, and the Emperor Gives In to Pleasure 娘娘撩人魅惑，帝王纵情堕落 You Gongyu尤宫羽Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The Tomato short drama Kun Yi is now streaming~ [Transmigrate into a book, male lead is not a virgin but female lead is, palace intrigue, psychological games, happy ending] The Crown Prince, Jun Zechen, has seen his fair share of calculating women, and loves only those who are pure and kind. While campaigning beyond the frontier, he meets Ling Yue and is captivated by her free-spirited kindness. He promises to spend his life with her alone. But two years pass, and the Crown Princess has yet to c 116.7kReads9.5Score11.1kShelves
48. 348 被 The Young Man from Miaojiang Has His Eye on Me 被苗疆少年盯上了 Chang Yan Cijiu长言辞九Ancient Romance21k WordsCompleted (Content warning: Completely absurd and utterly brainless! The pacing is lightning-fast. If that's not your thing, please check out something else. Thanks!) [Sweet-faced but dark-hearted boy x fragile yet resilient innocent girl] Coercive romance Everyone knows the people of Miaojiang are skilled with Gu, and Sang Sinna is an unrivaled genius among them. He knew all kinds of Gu at the age of five, and was immune to every poison by ten. Now he can wield Gu to its utmost potential, even using it t 2.1kReads8.1Score186Shelves

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    🌾🌿A possessive Miao boy x a stubborn girl. He is an unparalleled genius in Miao territory, and in his secret prison lies a girl with a slightly protruding belly. "Sister, please keep our child."

49. 349 重 Reborn, I Married the Regent, and My Jerk Ex Regretted It! 重生后二嫁摄政王，渣夫悔哭了！ Jun Yanling君言玲Ancient Romance626k WordsCompleted Synopsis: [Rebirth + scumbag husband chases his wife after losing her + revenge + second male lead rises to the top + heroine grows over time] Lin Yuetang had been reborn! She returned to six months before she was nearly kidnapped and her brother was killed. In her previous life, her brother died horribly on the battlefield and was branded a traitor. Her entire family was implicated and thrown into prison, while her princess best friend, who had stood up for her, was sent away in a political mar 7Reads6.7Score—Shelves
50. 350 离 This Is Absurd! The Paralyzed Man Heard My Thoughts and Spoiled Me Shamelessly 离大谱！瘫子读我心声后放肆宠 Le Yo乐哟Ancient Romance506k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + transmigrate + devoted to each other] Overnight, Sang Liwan transmigrated into a revenge novel as a cannon-fodder character destined to die early. To stay alive, she decided to cling to her villainous husband's coattails. Staying alive came first! Who could have guessed that her disabled husband could hear her thoughts... Looking at the man's devastatingly handsome face, she sighed. “Tsk, how could a guy this handsome fall for Shen Yan? In the end, he not only gives away the thr 447Reads8.7Score102Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese romance novel!!! It's super, super, super good!

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