Any Good Historical Romance Novels to Recommend? 有没有好看的古言小说推荐啊

1. 51 嫡 The Legitimate Daughter Went on a Killing Spree After Her Political Marriage 嫡女她和亲后杀疯了 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭Ancient Romance11k WordsCompleted The Legitimate Daughter Went on a Political Marriage and Slaughtered Her Way to Glory —Reads—Score—Shelves
2. 52 少 The Young Assassin Picks Up a Delicate Princess and Treats Her Like His Ancestress 少年杀手，捡个娇娇公主当祖宗 Mountain Hues Among the Clouds山色云间Ancient Romance342k WordsCompleted The main story is complete. [No transmigration, rebirth, or System. Pure historical romance. A stormy love-hate relationship at first, then a life on the run. He tries to win her back, but there’s no chance of redemption.] Princess Fu'an Jiang Mingchao of Great Wei was Emperor Wei's only child, cherished above all others and truly second to none. She was as beautiful as an immortal, and everyone said she was gentle and kind by nature. The only time she ever defied convention was when she brough 39.9kReads8.9Score6.1kShelves

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   Currently being serialized ~ Super beautiful [already planted]

3. 53 入 After Entering the Palace, the Obsessive Emperor Wouldn’t Let Me Leave 入宫后，偏执帝王不许我出宫 Three Days in the Capital三日京Ancient Romance509k WordsCompleted [Not both virgins, not a strong heroine, a little angst early on, devoted love later] In the fourth year of the new emperor’s reign, Consort Duan died suddenly of an illness in the palace. At the time, Shen Jiafu was not yet fifteen. The Empress Dowager was from the Shen family. Half a year later, she summoned a Shen daughter to the palace to attend to her, claiming to be ill. Shen Jiafu traveled from Quzhou to the imperial capital. In public, she was gentle and well-behaved, like a charming flo 14.1kReads9.0Score1.3kShelves

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   ✨✨✨It's super, super, super good-looking. The author's writing style in both books is very good. The first one is a real ancient emperor, but in the later period there is only one male protagonist and the female protagonist. After the male protagonist falls in love with the female protagonist, he really dotes on her. Our heroine is very cute, and has a sharp mouth, and will not let herself be bullied. In the second book, the male and female protagonists go in both directions, and it can be seen from many details that they miss each other.

4. 54 不 Wasn’t It a Political Marriage? Why Is Lord Pei So in Love? 不是联姻吗？裴大人怎么这么爱 Deep-Fried Ice Cream油炸冰激凌Ancient Romance275k WordsCompleted Jiang Shiyuan spent ten years pursuing Shen Lüchu, only to receive four words on her eighteenth birthday: “You make me sick.” So Jiang Shiyuan, the girl who made Shen Lüchu sick, turned around and agreed to her family’s arranged marriage, preparing to marry into the Pei family. The Pei family was the most powerful clan in the capital, with influence that reached the heavens, far beyond what Jiang Shiyuan could aspire to. Fortunately, the family was full of talented men, but one grandson, Pei 50.4kReads9.1Score6.5kShelves
5. 55 重 Reborn, I Turned Around and Married the Emperor's Uncle, Then Tore the Scumbag to Pieces 重生后转身嫁皇叔手撕渣男 Mo Ting莫葶Ancient Romance1.8M WordsOngoing [Handsome, Tragic, Scheming Prince + Bright, Resilient, Delicate Heroine + Married First, Love Later + One-on-One, Both Leads Are Each Other’s One and Only] A sweet romance, not a strong-female-lead story. The leads had no connection in their previous lives; after the heroine is reborn, they marry first and fall in love later. Su Lingyue grew up without a mother, unloved by her father and disliked by her stepmother. After marrying, she was tricked by the Crown Prince and her own younger sister, 61Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Having lost her mother at a young age, unloved by her father and stepmother, Su Lingyue was killed after her marriage by the Crown Prince who ripped out her heart. Reborn, she sets her sights on the Crown Prince's uncle, a sickly man on the verge of death. However, on their wedding night, the sickly uncle also tries to kill her, but fails. He gradually falls for her, wanting only to keep her imprisoned in his arms day after day.

6. 56 重 Reborn, the Empress Wants Love, Not Power 重生归来，女帝她不要权势要爱情 YQ Lazy Little CatYQ小懒猫Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Reborn + a desperate pursuit to win back her husband + both leads are sexually pure + palace intrigue] [Dear readers, if you like rebirth stories and female-led novels, come take a look!] Donglan is a country where women hold power. Empress Dongfang Qingyan has three daughters: Dongfang Yue, Dongfang Ning, and Dongfang Zhi. In her previous life, Dongfang Ning put power above all else. After her elder sister died of illness, she devoted herself to claiming the throne. To achieve that goal, she t 257Reads—Score—Shelves

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   It's a refreshing read. The female protagonist mistakenly trusted her scheming sister in her previous life, resulting in her tragic death. After being reborn, she pursues her husband and reconciles with him. Their relationship is sweet, and they join forces to engage in palace intrigue. The more you read, the more addictive it becomes, truly giving you the feeling of being in ancient times, navigating every step with treacherous intentions.

7. 57 蓄 Long-Planned: The Chief Councilor’s Daily Devotion to His Wife 蓄谋已久：首辅大人的宠妻日常 I Am the Blooming Prosperity花开富贵本花Ancient Romance566k WordsCompleted “The rating just came out, so it’ll go up later.” Sweet, delicate beauty × scheming powerful official. A marriage that turns into tooth-achingly sweet love! “The aloof beauty comes down from her pedestal of her own accord.” A spring palace painting leads to “bedroom lessons,” and the heart-fluttering moments just won’t stop! Reading guide: Both leads are virgins, happy ending, sweet romance with no angst, sugar from beginning to end! Qin Nuan married Shen Yanqing, the Chief Minister who was the 31.3kReads8.9Score2.9kShelves

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   A sweet and romantic story with incredibly delicate and touching emotional scenes. It's a story about a day filled with the sweetness of love and being overwhelmed by it, interspersed with flashbacks. However, the female lead doesn't remember anything, and the male lead is hiding his identity. The female lead thinks he's just a passerby, while the male lead sees him as his salvation.

8. 58 京 Even a Low-Ranking Official in the Capital Can Strike It Rich 京中小官也想发家致富 Seven Blossoms, Peach Branch七花桃枝Ancient Romance573k WordsCompleted [The Gentle, Proper Four-Gate Doctor at the Imperial College VS the Gluttonous, Playful, Curvy Beauty] [Mutual Devotion + Sweet Romance + Family Life + Everyday Moments + Slow-Burning Love] Romance stories often tell of a noble young lady in the capital falling into the water and being rescued by a handsome, powerful, wealthy gentleman. They fall in love at first sight, confess their feelings, and before long he comes to ask for her hand, happily winning himself a beautiful bride. Shen Mi never 6.6kReads8.4Score732Shelves

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   Highly recommended! This is an incredibly good, pure ancient romance novel with no rebirth or time travel elements! It's a sweet little story, mostly slice-of-life, but it's really enjoyable! Plus, the author has another completed work, so I don't think they're the type to abandon projects!

9. 59 爹 My Dad Is the King of Hell, My Mom a Saintess, but I Insist on Finding Grandma 爹阎王娘圣女，珍珠偏要找奶奶 I Am No Virtuous Woman我非贤良Ancient Romance294k WordsOngoing His father is the King of Hell, and his mother is a saintess. Three-year-old Yan Zhenzhu refuses to go with anyone else, insisting on finding the nine-tailed fox granny she has never met. Because the granny enshrined at the temple is the prettiest! So she slings a Qiankun pouch over her shoulder, brings Jiujiu, who only eats evil spirits, and barges into the mortal realm carrying an eight-hundred-jin black iron hammer. Grandpa said that the prettier a monster is, the more dangerous it is. Zhenzh 4.5kReads—Score434Shelves

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   📖Book Recommendation for Those Suffering from a Reading Shortage! The main character is very original, the story is light and easy to read, the pacing is comfortable, and it gets more and more addictive as you read. Don't miss it if you like this kind of book!

10. 60 焚 The Buddha’s Son with a Burning Heart 焚心佛子 Sacred Lotus Island圣莲岛Ancient Romance369k WordsCompleted [Forbidden Romance + Mad and Demonic + A Cool, Ascetic Buddha Who Descends from His Pedestal for Love + Extra Sweet + A Touch of Angst + Seduction] Qing Jue, the most beautiful Buddha in the Three Realms, was as cold and chaste as a block of ice. Then he met Su Mei, the enchantress sent by the Demon Clan. To steal his Buddha essence, she disguised herself as a nun in plain robes and drew closer step by step, her eyes brimming with affection as she deliberately flirted with him: “Master, you si 7.7kReads8.7Score34.7kShelves

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    The newly released book, "The Aloof Buddhist Monk," is slowly being dethroned, hence the slow pace in the beginning, but the later chapters are packed with substantial and impactful content. Serious readers should avoid it.

11. 61 娘 Your Majesty, Stop Laying Low! The Emperor Wants You to Fight in the Harem! 娘娘别苟了！皇上请您宫斗了！ The First Cup of Tea第一盏茶Ancient Romance306k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + palace intrigue + political scheming + power fantasy + heroine focused on getting rich + one woman, three men] Shen Jianwei, a top makeup artist in the entertainment industry with a million followers, transmigrates into the body of an imperial consort. She just wants to skip decades of struggle: wait for the emperor to die, become a dowager consort, and enjoy a life of wealth and privilege. Who could have guessed that Emperor Jingzhao, Meng Zeyi, would be blind to her intention 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Self-recommendation. A palace intrigue novel; initially not chaste, later showing exclusive affection. The female lead is clear-headed and rational, highly intelligent, easily outmaneuvering other concubines; a shrewd, dramatic, and mischievous little devil. The male lead is initially indifferent, becomes love-struck in the middle, and later a doting and affectionate wolf!

12. 62 弹 The Comments Are Going Wild! This Couple United by Pure Hatred Can Do Anything! 弹幕！纯恨夫妻联手百事顺！ Purple Rice Fortune Ball紫米福团Ancient Romance636k WordsCompleted [Both Virgins + Black Dragon and Wicked Phoenix + Love Grows Over Time] Unhinged beauty vs. scheming prince Wen Suining came across a badly injured man. He wore fine clothes and a jade crown, clearly not from an ordinary family. As she hesitated over whether to help him, lines of text suddenly appeared before her eyes. [Don’t pick up strange men on the roadside~] [Silly supporting heroine, this is the Fifth Prince Fu Yucong, who’s spent years in his fief on the frontier. He’ll be emperor one day 8.9kReads8.5Score1.4kShelves

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    What I read in the past two days is absolutely fine and very good to read, but I cried more in the second to the middle and late stages.

13. 63 谢 The Xie Family's Older Spinster Becomes Empress 谢家的大龄剩女做皇后了 The Dream Wanderer回梦人Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted The short-drama adaptation You Pretend to Be a Playboy, I Pretend to Be Blind: Let's See Who Can Keep It Up has surpassed 2 billion views. Watch it on Hongguo Short Drama! [Female-oriented story, male readers proceed with caution] The Sixth Prince doesn't want to fight for the throne, so he decides to live as a wastrel. To make everyone believe him, he even deliberately marries a blind woman and proclaims it far and wide: “A blind woman can't be empress, so don't worry. I have no designs on the 36.3kReads8.9Score5kShelves
14. 64 念 Nian Xiya 念曦呀 Not Weaker Than the Demon Wind不弱妖风Ancient Romance296k WordsOngoing The woman he loved broke off their engagement. From then on, he frequented the pleasure quarters, and married her, a woman little known among the capital's nobility. She was the daughter of a Minister who secretly harbored great ambitions. By chance, she married him, a man of high rank. Knowing full well that he did not love her, she weighed the pros and cons and chose to keep her distance. But in the end, he said he didn't want to let her go. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    He was jilted by his beloved and later married a woman who remained unknown among the nobles of the capital. She was originally a young lady from a high-ranking official's family, harboring great ambitions, but by chance, she married him, a man of high status.

15. 65 贵 The Noble Lady Just Wants to Lie Flat 贵女她只想躺平 Prayer Sand祈愿沙Ancient Romance515k WordsOngoing (Alternate setting + family rise to prosperity + daily life in ancient times + ensemble cast + female lead takes a husband into her family) (This is not a strong female lead story! Not a wish-fulfillment story! The female lead has a love interest! The sisters will mostly get married! Avoid if this bothers you.) (The setting is fictional, and its world differs slightly from reality. Avoid if this bothers you.) Office worker Qing An woke up one morning to find that she had transmigrated. She had b 79kReads8.4Score12.7kShelves

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    Author's own recommendation; ensemble piece

16. 66 云 Chaos Between Heaven and Earth 云泥乱 Feast of a Thousand Lanterns千灯宴Ancient Romance477k WordsCompleted The comic adaptation is out. [Substitute Bride, Ugly Maid × Exiled, Disgraced Crown Prince × Win Her Back at Any Cost × Marriage Before Love × Pregnant and on the Run × Mutual Healing × Ugly Duckling Comeback] She was the ugliest maid in the marquis's household. A birthmark covered her face, her hands were calloused, and everyone had called her Ugly Ah for six years. Her daily job was scrubbing chamber pots. He was the most exalted crown prince in the imperial family. Overnight, he was deposed. 45.4kReads9.1Score4.9kShelves

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    Deposed and exiled, the betrothed daughter of a marquis refused to marry the crippled crown prince, even at the cost of her life. Thus, a maid with a birthmark, Ah Chou, was forced into the bridal sedan chair. Desperate to escape, he, having been seriously wounded while shielding her from an arrow, said, "I, Xiao Yi, have always been upright and honorable. Only in keeping you here did I use some less-than-honorable means. Today, I give you the copper seal, and you are free." Later, he returned to the capital, ascended the throne, and she, pregnant, ran away… Both are virgins. This novel features a slow-burning romance; sisters who like this style can follow it. [Requesting more updates!]

17. 67 执 Writing of Heartbreak, Pouring Out My Longing 执笔断肠诉相思 A Heart Attuned to the Spirit Tide心有灵汐Ancient Romance455k WordsCompleted [Fantasy (Fanfic)] + [Happy Ending] + [Sweet and Angsty] + [Female Emperor] + [Disgraced Female Emperor] + [Beautiful Romance] Feng Qingluo, the most honored woman in the Three Realms, lived proudly and defiantly, yet was ensnared by love, left battered and nearly driven into demonic madness. In ancient times, when gods, humans, and demons lived together, the ancient True Gods divided the world into five regions and each ruled as an emperor, protecting peace across the Three Realms. The daughter 4Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    Heroic Fantasy Romance + Sweet & Heartbreaking + Beautiful Love: Feng Qingluo, the most noble woman in the Three Realms, is unruly throughout her life yet bound by love, leaving her scarred and nearly succumbing to demonic possession. In the ancient era when humans, gods, and demons coexisted, the ancient true gods, to protect the peace of the Three Realms, divided into five factions and ruled as emperors. The daughter of the ancient Eastern Emperor was born in response to this, enjoying unparalleled favor and inheriting the throne. She herself is the most privileged person in the Three Realms, and on her path of overcoming adversity, she encounters two men destined for her downfall. One cherishes her dearly, the other treats her like trash. Tu Shan no longer loves the country but only beauty, and the two, experiencing their first love, quickly fall into a passionate romance. However, a power struggle creates a rift, forcing the two deeply in love to be unable to be together. The Star Profound God, who treats her like trash, can see through the secrets of heaven, approaches her, takes her as his disciple, and trains her, only to help her fulfill her mission as a god. Among all living beings, the greatest pain is to think but not speak, to love but not be loved in return; even gods cannot escape their fate.

18. 68 权 The Powerful Minister Pursues His Wife: He Says He'd Even Accept Being Her Lover! 权臣追妻，他说外室他也愿意！ I Am the Blooming Prosperity花开富贵本花Ancient Romance339k WordsCompleted The rating has just come in, so it’ll go up later~ The male lead starts out on top, then turns into a devoted lapdog later. There’s a little political scheming and domestic drama. The satisfying face-slapping comes later. This isn’t a strong-female-lead story either, so don’t read it if that’s not your thing. "Beautiful, fair-skinned, voluptuous, innocent heroine vs. a man who doesn’t realize he’s in love until he’s on his knees pursuing his wife" "Powerful minister pursues his wife ➕ both leads 2.3kReads8.1Score223Shelves
19. 69 我 I Married a Death Soldier 我与死士成亲了 The Qi River Lies to the North淇水在北Ancient Romance125k WordsOngoing “When the Black Cavalry rides out, the whole realm trembles.” A marriage alliance sends Princess Anning far away to wed the enemy nation. On the surface, she is a frail princess consort. In secret, she is a pawn of the Qi Kingdom, tasked with uncovering Jing's most dreaded secret: the Black Cavalry. Rumor has it that the Black Cavalry are bloodthirsty demons who drink blood and devour flesh beneath the full moon, sustaining themselves through war and crushing all who stand in their way. And the —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    To uncover the secrets of the Black Riders, Princess Anning is sent to marry the Prince of Jing Kingdom, becoming the Princess Consort of Chennan. He is the leader of the Black Riders, burdened with a blood curse, yet he remains deeply devoted to her, a treacherous spy. A web of power struggles and passionate love intertwines!

20. 70 卿 Qingqing, May You Be at Peace 卿卿其安 Gu Mingyu顾铭钰Ancient Romance245k WordsOngoing Everyone in the capital knew that the Xie family's legitimate daughter, Xie Zhaoyue, was ruthless. She pushed her half-sister into a pond with her own hands and watched coldly as she sank. Later, she went far away to Wu Commandery. After years of planning, she finally married into the Eastern Palace, just as she had hoped. She thought the game was already won. But what awaited her was the execution of the entire Xie family. Her mother left her only one message: "As long as you are here, the Xie 63Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In the snow-covered capital mansion, undercurrents surged. The first few chapters left me feeling uneasy; the power struggles within the aristocratic families were depicted very realistically. After personally eliminating her enemies, the female protagonist still had to deal with rumors circulating throughout the city, family power struggles, and the closeness and suspicion of those around her. It wasn't a smooth, effortless ride; the female protagonist also experienced fatigue and inner turmoil, creating a strong atmosphere that made the reading experience very immersive.

21. 71 王 Princess Consort, Stop Acting. The Prince Can Hear Your Thoughts 王妃别演了，王爷能听见你的心声 Sugar White as Snow白糖如雪Ancient Romance500k WordsCompleted [The male lead can hear the female lead's thoughts + the female lead can understand animal speech] [Goofy and lighthearted + absurd comedy + feel-good romance, sickeningly sweet] After transmigrating into a book as a disposable side character, she manages to annoy the villainous Big Boss into fainting from the start. She plans to take advantage of his weakness and finish him off, but the villain hears every one of her thoughts. Later, the villain finally loses patience and demands, “I hear you c 9kReads9.2Score949Shelves

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    1. Jiang Wei, born into the Hou family, was destined to be a maid. After a severe drought in Yuan'an, she was given the opportunity to be freed from her status. Everyone advised her to settle down, but she insisted on risking her life to fight for it, determined that her descendants would not be slaves. She desperately climbed the social ladder in the power struggles of the household!

22. 72 霸 Taking Her by Force! The Flirtatious Princess Is Out of Control 霸王硬上弓！钓系长公主撩疯了 Spring and Summer Together春夏两相Ancient Romance549k WordsOngoing [Flirtatious, alluring older woman VS calculating young wolf] [Married first, fall in love later + devoted love + one-on-one, both untouched + older woman/younger man romance] Nangong Qing, the eldest legitimate princess of Great Qi, was entrusted with the young emperor and the regency by the dying former emperor. All of the capital laughed at her for being twenty and still unmarried, calling her an old maid left on the shelf. When the young emperor took the reins of power, the ministers pressur 1.2kReads—Score122Shelves

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    Unlike most historical romance novels where the female lead passively waits for love, this unconventional story is refreshing. The princess, a master of seduction, actively pursues her love interest, skillfully controlling the pace of the relationship. The twenty-year-old legitimate princess, undeterred by societal norms, openly declares to her betrothed young and handsome husband, "I'll take my time and enjoy the ride." After their marriage, she is completely uninhibited, teasing her husband every night with different methods, her words bold and suggestive. The young and reserved male lead, burdened with deep thoughts, disguises himself with a playboy facade. Initially intending to distance himself from the princess after marriage, he is completely captivated by her daily teasing and confesses his long-hidden feelings. The tension between the two characters is palpable, and their emotional transformations are subtle and natural. Sisters who enjoy unconventional historical romances, hurry and check this out!

23. 73 G GB: Is the Shadow Guard Too Submissive? The Lady Takes the Lead GB：暗卫太卑微？小姐亲自折腰 It's Xiao Shang是肖尚Ancient Romance1.0M WordsOngoing [Female Top, Male Bottom, No Switching or Reversal, Plot-Driven Angst, Growing Female Lead] [Scheming, Dominant Young Lady x Humble Puppy-Like Shadow Guard] [Not Just a Two-Person Story, Slightly Female-Centric] [Bittersweet Romance, Childbirth, The Author Has Decided Who Gives Birth] The state of Qiao is bound by rigid Confucian morals, with civil officials holding the reins of power. Beneath the surface, turmoil has long been brewing. Zhi He’s original wish was simple: for the Zhi family to li 2.1kReads8.1Score285Shelves

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    This is a historical romance novel (GB). A word of caution: there's a significant difference in social status, and the male lead is extremely reserved and restrained in the early stages, barely daring to reveal his feelings. The female lead navigates various factions to protect her family, often acting against her will. There's no rushed romance; from superior-subordinate to developing feelings for each other, there's a long period of mutual observation. Most conflicts stem from societal norms and family pressures, rather than being forcibly created by villains, making for a more enjoyable read.

24. 74 重 Reborn and Doted On: The War God's Brilliant Physician Wife 重生娇宠，战神王爷的医品悍妃 Jade Ink, Sparse Shadows锦墨疏影Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Super sweet, no angst + Reborn for revenge + Decisive and ruthless + Two strong leads, neither saintly] In her previous life, the Crown Prince schemed against her. On her wedding day, she went from being the legitimate princess consort of Prince Li to the Crown Prince’s secondary consort. She did everything she could to help him take the throne, only to see her entire family wiped out and die pierced by a rain of arrows. Reborn on the eve of her wedding, she won’t give the Crown Prince another 2.8kReads9.3Score465Shelves
25. 75 芙 Lotus Affection 芙蕖眷 Jasmine Cat茉莉貓Ancient Romance472k WordsCompleted Ye Hua, the legitimate daughter of a prestigious family, entered the palace one day and was relegated to the position of the Crown Prince's secondary consort. When Crown Prince Xiao Chengye ascended the throne, he made her his beloved favorite, but only because he wanted to use her. She was his sole favorite in the inner palace, envied by thousands. Yet Xiao Chengye fell in love with Ye Hua against his own will. One day, he unexpectedly discovered that the woman he had spent half his life search 3.9kReads—Score323Shelves

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    Very good-looking, be

26. 76 第 The First Female Taoist Priest 第一女道士 Waveband波段Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted My name is Lai Xiaoman. One foot in the world of the living, the other in the underworld: I make my living dealing with yin and yang! I thought inheriting my grandfather’s legacy would make me a renowned female feng shui master, but when I was eight, someone took over my body and stole my soul. A powerful expert extended my life by fifteen years and calculated that my destiny had been violently altered when I was only one. My once-fortunate Vermilion Bird destiny had been reduced to an empty she 8kReads8.4Score737Shelves

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    The female protagonist, Lai Xiaoman, has her destiny disrupted and is forced to walk between Yin and Yang, embracing the world as a Taoist priest to exorcise evil spirits and reclaim her true fate. The story is packed with supernatural horror and high-energy Taoist magic battles, featuring a strong and captivating female protagonist. The plot is fast-paced and full of twists and turns, blending thrilling events with heartwarming moments, maintaining a brisk and engaging rhythm. Fans of supernatural female protagonist stories and Taoist/feng shui novels should definitely check this out—it's incredibly addictive!

27. 77 开 Bound to a System from the Start, the Down-and-Out Scholar Is a Master of the Hidden Pavilion 开局绑系统，落魄书生是暗阁大佬 Red Maple Leaves on South Mountain南山红叶枫Ancient Romance392k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance] [Making a fortune] [Mutual devotion] Su Xiaoxiao, a cooking streamer, has barely woken up when she hears that her brother and sister-in-law are going to sell her off. In a panic, she can only pretend to go crazy, but midway through her act, a down-on-his-luck scholar barges in and interrupts her. As she checks whether the man is still alive, she triggers a bond with a System. Complete its missions, and she can return to her original world. Su Xiaoxiao plans to open a little 21Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a lighthearted historical romance that really suits my taste. The female lead isn't love-struck; her initial goal is very clear: complete the system's mission and return to the modern world as quickly as possible. Forced to save a seriously injured stranger, she uses the twenty taels of silver she earned from selling herself as start-up capital and pawns his jade pendant to raise money to rent a shop and start a business. In the early stages, the male lead is plagued by injuries and can't see clearly, and the two of them squeeze into the small shop, supporting each other—the contrast is striking. Later, the male lead's hidden identity is gradually revealed, along with foreshadowing of the female lead's past, making for a satisfying read.

28. 78 献 Offering to the Abyss 献京渊 Qi Yi Zi七一子Ancient Romance528k WordsCompleted [Print edition releasing October 25] “He taught me to kill, seize power, and look after myself. I taught him what it means to have a weakness.” [Serious drama + political intrigue + the fate of the nation and its people + I’m terrible at writing blurbs] Jiang Qingyu was born into wealth, and her family’s love had made her naive and pampered. It wasn’t until the day the entire Jiang family was executed that she realized how foolish she had been! When she opened her eyes again, she was determined 25.2kReads9.5Score4kShelves

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    After being reborn, Jiang Qingyu, the legitimate daughter of a noble family, seeks refuge with the ruthless and powerful minister Xie Chenyuan in order to protect her family. The two form an alliance through power and develop feelings for each other amidst the power struggles in the court. Together, they uncover conspiracies, seek revenge, and protect their families. In the end, they achieve mutual redemption and stay together.

29. 79 清 Qing Transmigration: Kangxi’s Beloved Concubine Raises Kids on Easy Mode 清穿康熙心尖宠：咸鱼贵妃养崽记 Lei Denuo, Who Likes Liang Fish喜欢良鱼的雷德诺Ancient Romance1.4M WordsOngoing [Multi-World Transmigration] [Slow Transmigration] [System] [Overpowered Golden Finger] [Goofy] [Drama Queen] [Qing Dynasty Transmigration] [The Grave Robbers' Chronicles] Qing Wan transmigrates and immediately decides to coast through life, relying on her golden finger to stay alive. But then she's forced to awaken memories of her past life: Guan Qingwan, Nalan Xingde's second wife, the most unnecessary "third wheel" caught between his beloved first love, his cinnabar-mole sweetheart, and his m 2.4kReads7.0Score167Shelves

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    This novel is quite good, I'd recommend it to everyone. The story begins with the protagonist transmigrating to the Qing Dynasty and becoming a noblewoman, participating in the imperial concubine selection and entering the palace. The female lead is a talented actress who dotes on her children, but she never lets them down when it matters, making her a very well-rounded character.

30. 80 春 A Long Spring Night 春夜阑珊 Fluffy Winter Hibernation绒绒冬眠期Ancient Romance654k WordsCompleted They had been classmates since childhood, sharing poetry and wine while they were young. The four families joined forces and eventually put the Fourth Prince, a gentle and long-suffering man hidden away in the academy, on the throne. The new emperor ascended, and power was divided among the four families. Those who once traveled arm in arm became adversaries facing off before the throne. There were no old friends left on the chessboard, only a fierce struggle of interests and ambition. Chen Yuan 161.3kReads9.3Score28.9kShelves

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    Just look at how many times I've recommended this book to know how much I love it. There are no melodramatic misunderstandings, the plot is tight, the characters are intelligent, there are no side couples, and no next generation—every aspect suits my taste. It's already been adapted into a manga/TV series, but I feel the series doesn't have the same charm as the original novel; the text better portrays the female lead. The manga/TV series has a more classic feel, the characters' costumes are simple, and the environmental details are nice.

31. 81 全 The Whole Family Is Insanely Eavesdropping on My Thoughts 全家偷听我心声杀疯了，我负责吃奶 Xia Shengsheng夏声声Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted The Red Fruit short drama adaptation of My Whole Family Hears My Thoughts: Fu Bao Chaochao is now open for reservations! Please show it lots of support and give it a follow! [Whole-family mind reading + cannon fodder + beloved by the whole family + powerful figure transmigrates into a book + play the pig to eat the tiger + feel-good story] Lu Zhaozhao transmigrated into a book. She became a cannon-fodder character who was drowned at birth, while the heroine stole her identity. The heroine turned 14.9kReads9.6Score3.2kShelves

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    Highly Rated Ancient Romance Recommendations [Thumbs Up] First Book: A sudden transmigration, she becomes a little dumpling, and from then on, defies fate and saves her entire family. A wildly imaginative story, sure to attract many readers! [Thumbs Up] Second Book: A traditional fantasy novel set in an alternate universe, very engaging. Last Book: After being kidnapped and forced to disguise herself as a man, she becomes childhood sweethearts with a young master, and their daily life culminates in a happy ending. A blend of sweet and angst. [Smirk]

32. 82 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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    My favorite ancient romance novels include time travel and reincarnation stories, featuring cunning and forceful acquisitions, and the captivating charm of a seemingly unattainable beauty falling for him.

33. 83 开EN Immortal from Birth: Everyone Thinks I'm Invincible 开局长生不死，谁都以为我无敌 No Longer So Young以非当年少Eastern Fantasy7.3M WordsOngoing Chen Changan stayed by his beautiful master's side for ten thousand years. He neither aged nor died, yet he was never able to cultivate. In the end, his master drove him away, and he traveled through the mortal world with his companion, the qilin Da Huang. After returning to the Chen family, he obtained a natural embryonic pearl and finally acquired a method of cultivation. Even Chen Changan never imagined that his cultivation talent had actually been lying in the womb all along? 165.2kReads9.0Score10.5kShelves
34. 84 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
35. 85 青 The Fate of the Green Hairpin 青簪缘 Qing Man Wu Sha轻嫚武纱Ancient Romance782k WordsCompleted [Unhinged Male Lead + Forced Love + Fleeing Heroine] Shi Muqing was originally just a modern woman who had transmigrated into another world. Because of the Shi family’s standing at court, she was inexplicably noticed by the Third Prince, Murong Yuan, and drawn into the struggle for the throne among the three princes of Great Qi. She had once sincerely fallen for his tenderness, but she refused to become just one of his many women. When she first entered the palace, she kept making mistakes, hopi 898Reads9.3Score103Shelves
36. 86 病 The Lovesick Lord Li Spoils Me Rotten in His Arms 病娇厉爷在我怀里恃宠而骄 Rich Little Lamb羊暴富儿Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Showbiz + yandere + devoted husband] Rumor has it that the Li family has an untouchable ancestor: devastatingly handsome, frail, and disabled. You can’t scold him or criticize him. You can only spoil him, or keep your distance. Gu Zhiyu, who transmigrates into a yandere novel as a minor cannon-fodder character, thinks the same way. But no matter where she hides each night, he always finds her... “Zhizhi, would you do me the favor of falling into my hands?” Later, she notices that whenever he se 5.5kReads9.4Score689Shelves
37. 87 京 The Capital's Most Notorious Beauty 京城第一祸水 Stars Fill My Eyes满眼星宸Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Currently being published [rival suitors in a dramatic love triangle + top-tier schemer + supporting villainess fights back + everyone comes around] [Historical romance + told entirely from the wicked supporting female character’s perspective] ❣️Blurb One Qiao Wanyan learned from a storybook that she was nothing but a wicked supporting character who abandoned her childhood sweetheart and chased after wealth and status. She sowed discord, poisoned her elder sister, and committed every imaginable 58.9kReads9.3Score7.7kShelves

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    High-quality historical romance! A charming but wicked woman! A battlefield of love and hate! Thrilling! The female lead is "beautiful on the outside, but a heart of a serpent." Ambitious and cunning, she's single-mindedly climbing the social ladder by attaching herself to power. She'll pursue and conquer anyone useful, ignoring those who aren't. She's a master of pretense and acting, her moods shifting in an instant. She's quick to resort to violence, incredibly clear-headed, doesn't love anyone, and won't give her heart away. Moreover, her high status means she's unrestrained and pampered wherever she goes—it's incredibly satisfying! Each male lead has his own unique charm: the insecure Crown Prince He Zhiyu, attracted to her but unwilling to admit his change of heart; the fearless and resilient wolf cub Lu Jinye; the dull and clueless divine physician Yun Heng; the flamboyant and arrogant young marquis who is unaware of his own love; and the one he loves most is Prince Jing, He Yanli, her childhood sweetheart. His words are like poison, each one sharp and incisive, yet he claims to hate her, but he's the first to rush to her aid when she's in danger, unable to bring himself to be harsh with her, instinctively protecting her, and indiscriminately attacking those who oppose her. He understands what kind of person she is yet still loves her—a perfect match, a heavenly couple! The female lead's maternal grandfather and parents are incredibly kind, knowing her ambition and fully supporting her—full of warmth and affection! The writing is excellent, the plot thrilling—a masterpiece! I especially love the female lead's character: ["Greed for power and vanity—what's wrong with that? It shows she's ambitious."] [If a woman cannot wield power, then let those who wield power be controlled by her.] [Money is a good thing. Power is something she desperately desires.] ["Retribution is nothing but psychological comfort for the weak."] [Whenever something happens, she immediately blames the other person, naturally believing that she is more important than the rest of the world, and that the whole world must be trampled under her feet.] [This apology is completely insincere; it's just a way to muddle through the present and lay the groundwork for future offenses. She never feels she has done anything wrong.] [Tears can solve many unnecessary troubles, as well as necessary ones.] [Qiao Wanyan still doesn't feel she has done anything wrong; she's just become better at disguising herself.] [Those who can be used will be squeezed dry before being discarded.] ['May the Flower Goddess bless this believer, not seeking tender affection, but only power, wealth, and the admiration of all!']

38. 88 答 I Agreed to Play Nice and Flirt Like Crazy, and Now the Emperor-Teacher Is Falling for Me Step by Step 答应装乖狂撩，皇帝老师步步沦陷 Stars Hidden Above the Moon月上藏星Ancient Romance229k WordsOngoing Eighteen-year-old high school senior Su Qinghe has been secretly in love for two years with Lu Zhiyan, her gentle, ascetic history teacher and homeroom teacher. An accident sends them both transmigrating. She becomes the lowest-ranking concubine in the harem, a nobody with no one to rely on, whom anyone can bully. He becomes the newly enthroned emperor of the Great Qi dynasty, inheriting a tangled mess at court. She thought they would have to band together to survive in another world, but the mo 353Reads—Score169Shelves

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    This is a sweet romance novel with well-developed characters. The male lead is an older, refined, restrained, and honest man who strives to uphold professional ethics as a teacher. However, the system's tasks always make him feel like his teaching certificate is about to be lost. The female lead has a secret crush on her teacher and pretends to be shy but secretly enjoys it. The tug-of-war between the two is exciting, and the palace intrigue is also intelligent. There are no melodramatic misunderstandings, and the writing is quite good.

39. 89 贵 The Noble Consort Is Cool and Aloof, and the Emperor Yearns for Her Night After Night 贵妃清冷，圣上夜夜相思 Que Ling Yan Zi雀翎宴子Ancient Romance448k WordsCompleted Shen Qinghe was in the bloom of youth when she entered the palace, where she weathered its intrigues for more than a decade. She had hoped to leave with a reward one day, or perhaps spend her whole life peacefully as a palace official. But then an order came down, and one day she unexpectedly became an imperial consort. She watched these women fight day after day, never expecting to become entangled in their schemes herself. Shen Qinghe could only sigh. He was the emperor, and she was a palac 13.3kReads9.1Score1.2kShelves
40. 90 檀 Sandalwood and Chilling Surprise 檀香惊寒 Carb Lover Xin Tu碳水信屠Martial Arts237k WordsCompleted A level-headed, unhinged healer × a surly, cold-blooded young assassin Shen Tan is a wandering physician who specializes in difficult cases and making assassins fall for her. Xie Jinghan is the young master of an assassins' guild. He kills without blinking, and no one does anything about his insomnia. He comes to see her for treatment, and she gets an idea: use him to deal with her enemies. Everything goes smoothly, so smoothly that she starts to suspect a trap. And sure enough, it is a trap. Th 11Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 91 宠 He Spoiled His Concubine and Neglected His Wife. Reborn, I Broke Off My Engagement to the Scumbag and Married the Prince 宠妾灭妻，重生我退婚渣男嫁王爷 Zhi Zhi之知Ancient Romance640k WordsCompleted The physical book is available on all major platforms. Formerly titled Riding the Phoenix. [Reborn + Powerful Female Lead and Male Lead + Nation and World + Political Schemes] Before the age of seventeen, Shen Yu was the legitimate daughter of a military family who could wield a blade and charge into battle. After seventeen, she became the frail wife of Jiang Manor's Vice Minister Jiang. Her father and brothers died in battle, and the entire Shen family was honored for their loyalty. Bearing 90.8kReads9.5Score12.4kShelves

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    It's all fine chaff. The Records of Pizhu of the Tang Dynasty and the Order of Late Spring have been written countless times.

42. 92 阿 Ah Li 阿漓 The Sensitive-Skin Toast Lover爱吃吐司的敏感肌Ancient Romance696k WordsCompleted She was the eldest daughter of the Protector General’s household in Great Liang, yet she was born with the ability to understand the language of beasts… She should have enjoyed a life of luxury, but at the age of five she was sent away to face the world alone… She longed for the love of family, only to be abandoned by her relatives again and again… Time after time, hope was within reach, only for disappointment to follow! It turned out she had come into this world alone, and was destined to leav 17.1kReads9.1Score1.7kShelves

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    I highly recommend this book! It's a great read and you shouldn't miss it!

43. 93 成 After Becoming a Phoenix-Like Heroine, I Was Pursued by the Male Lead 成为凤傲天后，我被男主倒追了 Corn Idler玉米闲人Ancient Romance823k WordsOngoing [Book Transmigration + System + Leveling Up + Plot-Driven + 1v1] [Genius beauty, proud female protagonist × Future Sword Venerable, overpowered male protagonist] After Jiang Ying transmigrated into a book, she had two bad news and one good one. Bad news 1: She had become a cannon-fodder supporting heroine who had broken off her engagement to the overpowered male lead. Bad news 2: She'd arrived just after the engagement had been broken off. But the good news was... She and the overpowered male le 2.4kReads8.6Score230Shelves

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    The disciples on both sides would fight whenever they met, and the elders had disliked each other for centuries. But then their two most outstanding disciples fell in love, and the way the two sects were on high alert resembled parents discovering their children were dating. I couldn't help but burst out laughing.

44. 94 庶 The Concubine-Born Son Conceals His Edge: I Take My Mother-in-Law to Storm the Marquis’s Estate 庶子藏锋，我带婆婆踹开侯门 I Won't Eat Carrots不吃不吃胡萝卜Ancient Romance209k WordsCompleted (Regular updates, at least two chapters every day after midnight…) To repay an old debt, I married the most famous fool in the capital, a son born to a concubine. My mother-in-law was forced to kneel by the main branch of the family, while my husband, Shen Huaichuan, could only grin foolishly and beg for sweet cakes. The main branch wanted to use control of the household accounts to keep me in line? I slapped the real ledger down in front of them: one hundred thousand taels embezzled, with ir 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Absolutely no filler! Stable updates! Who hasn't read this ancient romance novel about political intrigue yet! A seemingly foolish but vengeful young master of a noble family meets a clear-headed and shrewd young mistress! The palace intrigue and power struggles are incredibly satisfying, the political machinations are captivating, and the romance is so delicate it'll make your heart pound! The revenge plot is exhilarating, the romance is sweet, the characters are well-developed, the plot is fast-paced, and it's absolutely addictive!

45. 95 折 The Delicate Beauty’s Tears 折娇啼 Jing Mo旌墨Ancient Romance573k WordsCompleted [The hero regrets everything to the point of madness + the leads torment each other + a friend steals the heroine away + the second male lead gets the girl + no reconciliation after a breakup + pure historical angst + the heroine ends up with the second male lead] Shen Yanzhi, heir to the Marquis of Jinghai in the Great Chu Kingdom, had just come third in the palace examination when he was unexpectedly captured by the Eastern Qiang Kingdom and married off to Qin Guiwan, a woman of Eastern Qiang 8.3kReads9.3Score887Shelves

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    🐱Cat Cat is here to recommend books! [Sending Hearts] First book: The male lead is captured by an enemy country and forced to marry the female lead. After four years of manipulation and hurt, the female lead is scarred and heartbroken. The male lead chases after her relentlessly, but the broken relationship cannot be mended, and the second male lead takes her place. [Sending Hearts] Second book: The female lead and the second male lead are childhood sweethearts. Due to a series of coincidences, the female lead loses her memory and marries the male lead. "The male lead wipes out the female lead's entire family," super heart-wrenching. The broken relationship cannot be mended, and the second male lead takes her place. [Sending Hearts] Third book: Sweet and slightly angsty. The female lead is a woman disguised as a man, independent and strong. The male lead is lively, cute, and talkative, vowing to sever all emotional ties and believing he has fallen in love with a man. [Sending Hearts] Fourth book: The male lead is crazy and devoid of emotions, but dotes on the female lead. The female lead is a refined lady from a wealthy family. Their childhood encounter brought them together. The last three books are related, all pure ancient romance, no rebirth, no time travel, no cheat codes, and all characters are highly intelligent.

46. 96 我 At the Beginning of My Life 我生之初 Little He Doesn't Make Thunder小禾不打雷Ancient Romance461k WordsOngoing No money, no power, no influence An undocumented nobody + a destitute orphan girl + an amnesiac + teleportation Huh? How did teleportation get in there? No idea. I've lost my memory, so how would I remember all that... Searching for my memories... Run into a wrongful accusation while attending a wedding feast? Don't worry, watch her work. Your best friend is about to be left with nothing? Don't worry, watch her work. Your pursuer's entire family is about to be wiped out? Don't worry, watch her 2.9kReads—Score100Shelves

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    I know you're in a hurry, but don't panic! An amnesiac orphan healer is online to save the day, handling wrongful convictions and family annihilation crises with ease.

47. 97 王 My Lord, the Princess Consort Says She’ll Never See You Again 王爷，王妃说此生不复相见 Jing Mo旌墨Ancient Romance421k WordsCompleted [Historical Romance Tragedy + No Getting Back Together + Second Male Lead Takes the Lead] A tragic romance! A tragic romance! A tragic romance! Ye Chuyan loved Pei Xiuyan for twelve years, but never moved him in the slightest. All she got in return was Pei Xiuyan wiping out the Ye family and having her father and brothers tortured to death over three days in the snow. At last, she understood: for the rest of her life, there would be no love between her and Pei Xiuyan, only hatred, until one o 27.1kReads9.3Score1.7kShelves
48. 98 沈 Prime Minister Shen, I Hear You Keep a Secret Mistress 沈相，听说你养了个外室 Gun Gun Really Doesn't Roll滚滚真的不滚Ancient Romance220k WordsCompleted [Both leads are inexperienced + no rivalry between women + many secondary couples + no malicious female character who sabotages the romance] [Warning: There is a male-male couple. Please don’t complain if that’s not your thing.] The Zhao family had a cherished daughter who had been raised deep within the women’s quarters and never once stepped outside. As a result, few people knew what the young lady of the Zhao family looked like. Only two of Grand Tutor Zhao’s students had been fortunate enoug 4.6kReads6.4Score535Shelves

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49. 99 话 Has Lord Xiahou the Chatterbox Finally Shut Up Today? 话痨的夏侯大人，今天闭嘴了吗 Jing Mo旌墨Ancient Romance435k WordsCompleted [One true love ➕ pure historical setting ➕ happy ending ➕ sweet romance ➕ a little angst along the way] [No transmigration, no rebirth, no golden finger, pure historical fiction] Xiahou Huai, young master of Shanhai Tower, once swore that he would never love anyone in this life, especially not a woman. Romance was just too painful. Jiang Zhefeng, a scholar who disguised herself as a man, once swore that she would keep living as a man and never fall for any man. After they met, Xiahou Huai acc 905Reads9.3Score178Shelves
50. 100 史 History's Pen Is a Blade, and the Live-In Son-in-Law Is a Tiger 史笔如刀，赘婿如虎 A Smile Erases Old Grudges 11展颜消宿怨11Historical352k WordsCompleted Lin Zhao, a history teacher, wakes up as the least respected son-in-law of the fourth branch of the Jing’an Marquis household. From the start, it’s hell: the legitimate heir frames him, and he’s about to be beaten to death. Lin Zhao stays calm, picks up the account books, and uses modern double-entry bookkeeping to expose every last bit of the heir’s embezzlement. The Marquis is stunned, and the entire household looks on in shock. Everyone thinks he is merely a prodigy at bookkeeping, unaware th 68Reads—Score—Shelves

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    He started as the lowest of the low, a son-in-law of the fourth wife, struggling to survive under the lash of a cane, yet he uncovered the embezzlement of the legitimate son through double-entry bookkeeping. While everyone thought he was merely an accounting genius, he secretly possessed five thousand years of political intrigue and history, devising a five-year plan for his aloof wife. From suspicion to understanding, from the household accounts to the fate of the nation, he helped her steer the family business, weathering storms together, etching the deepest affection in the most fictional human world—"I use the pen of history to determine the fate of the world, only to grow old with you."

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