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

1. 301 被 After the Mad Imperial Preceptor Took Me by Force 被疯批国师强取豪夺后 Jing Mo旌墨Ancient Romance783k WordsCompleted Based on the original novel of Youku’s web drama Eternal Night’s Long Dawn [Mad Male Lead VS Stubborn Female Lead] [Both Pure and Faithful + Traditional Historical Romance + Love by Force + Sweet and Angsty + Happy Ending] Xie Wanyin, the legitimate daughter of the Xie family, lost her mother at eight. Her father remarried, and she was sent to grow up in her maternal grandmother’s home. Years later, she returned to the Xie household, wanting nothing more than to avoid conflict and focus on g 3.2kReads9.4Score417Shelves
2. 302 赐 After Being Betrothed to the Foolish Prince, She Became Richer Than a Kingdom 赐婚傻皇子后，她富可敌国了 Shu Yuntiao舒云迢Ancient Romance296k WordsOngoing A single imperial decree betrothed her to the capital’s much-ridiculed, foolish Third Prince. The whole city watched for a laugh, convinced she had married a useless man and would have no one to rely on for the rest of her life. Then trouble struck after the wedding. Her family was inexplicably convicted, their home confiscated, and the entire clan sent into exile. In a single night, she lost every source of support. Everyone thought that, having fallen into the mire, she could only be pushed a —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This book is great! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

3. 303 我 My Husband Holds Power over the Court, and My Mother Rules the Inner Palace 我夫权倾朝野，我娘宠冠后宫 Xiao Wan萧绾Ancient Romance272k WordsCompleted [Pure Historical Romance + Sweet Romance + Court Intrigue] Everyone says Princess Jin Jia was pampered from childhood, treasured like royalty, yet she's just a pretty but useless ornament? Zhao Yining doesn't care. She wraps herself in sheepskin, plays the pig to eat the tiger, and just keeps grinding! Her fiancé wants to run away? Don't let the door hit you on the way out. A sleazy man wants to get close? Get lost as far away as possible. She can dodge open attacks and fend off hidden arrows. A 2.3kReads8.9Score230Shelves
4. 304 青 A Promise in Blue Robes 青裳一诺 The King Is Thirteen大王十三岁Ancient Romance398k WordsCompleted In their previous life, Qingshang (Heguan) and Duruo (Houpu) died together in a car accident, bound by death as they had been in life. In this life, Qingshang carries her memories of their past and journeys across mountains and rivers to reunite with him... But he no longer recognizes her, and love and resentment pull them in opposite directions... She practices medicine to save lives, solves one strange case after another, and uses her wisdom to stop a war between two nations and protect the pe 43Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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   🍂A captivating story told in a traditional Chinese ink painting style, it's incredibly addictive! Featuring a compelling narrative, sophisticated writing, a high-IQ political intrigue, a resilient female protagonist, and a bond spanning two lifetimes. In a chaotic world, a healer solves countless mysteries, but upon reuniting in reincarnation, her lover has long forgotten their past life-and-death experience. #TraditionalChineseRomance #RebornFemaleProtagonist #DetectiveIntrigue #SweetAndTangentRomance

5. 305 娇 The Sweet and Gentle Crown Princess Is Adored Throughout the Eastern Palace 娇软太子妃宠冠东宫 Autumn Smoke, Falling Rain烟秋落雨Ancient Romance647k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + sweet romance + love at first sight + love that deepens over time + one-on-one + both leads are each other’s first and only + fictional history + lighthearted + a sweet, pure love story] The gentle, kind, and lovely Crown Princess, Shen Muyao, x the refined and elegant Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace, Ji Siming Shen Muyao was raised in her family’s hometown in Jiangnan, where the entire Shen clan doted on their little darling. On her sixteenth birthday, she left Jiangnan 3.9kReads8.8Score409Shelves
6. 306 姐 My Sister and I Are to Marry the Same Man? I Won't Marry the Crown Prince, I Want the Regent 姐妹同嫁？我不嫁太子我要摄政王 I Am the Blooming Prosperity花开富贵本花Ancient Romance717k WordsCompleted The possessive, jealous regent x the sweet, silly Princess Mingyue The heroine is the kind of person who doesn’t have to lift a finger for someone to fall in love with her! "Historical romance + reborn + in their previous life, the hero secretly loved her and died with her + in this life, he competes for her and refuses to let her go + both are devoted to each other + happy ending + sweet romance + no angst for the heroine" In both their past and present lives, Wen Ruan is Shen Ye’s wife. In t 37.1kReads8.7Score6.5kShelves

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7. 307 美 The Beauty Is Hard to Tame: I Won't Cling to the Heir's Favor 美人难驯：世子的高枝不想攀 Fish Song, Bird Trill鱼音袅鸟Ancient Romance346k WordsCompleted A scheming woman who clings to the powerful * A deep, cunning heir Coercive love + intense tension + an irresistible push and pull Her perspective: She seduced all the young masters in the capital, but never once thought to seduce him. She would marry anyone, just not him. He looked down on her and repeatedly thwarted her chances of marriage. His perspective: She seduced his brothers and friends, but acted as if he didn’t exist. He disliked her shameless flirting, hated her scheming and vanity, 22.7kReads9.2Score2.4kShelves
8. 308 回 After Returning from the Dead, the Powerful Blocked My Bedside: Your Highness, Don’t Do This 回魂后权贵强堵床角：殿下别这样 Dearest Meow卿卿我喵Ancient Romance144k WordsOngoing [Forced Possession + 1Vn + Unhinged + 1v1 Ending + The Wife-Chasing Crematorium + The Native Fights Back Against Body Snatchers] The female lead is not a virgin! You’ll be well fed! The male leads are devoted to her in body and soul in every sense, but they’re crazy and doglike. You can consider all the men virgins. The heroine is weak, and this isn’t a wish-fulfillment story. If you know, you know. Come on in if you like this kind of story. When Shen Yu woke up, he discovered that his stunning 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Yun Wantang's strange dream holds a hidden secret. Upon waking, she realizes she has been possessed. After escaping the clutches of Prince Rui, she encounters several infatuated male protagonists, each wanting to keep her for themselves. A series of dramatic scenes of forceful possession unfold, making it incredibly exciting!

9. 309 心 His Beloved Frowns, and the Heir Apparent Rushes to Comfort Her 心尖宠她一皱眉，世子夫君追着哄 Shi Yiyuan十一源Ancient Romance321k WordsCompleted [One-on-One Romance, Both Pure, Sweet Romance, Childhood Sweethearts] Print edition of Jin Shi Jin Yu signed, and the comic adaptation is now online. Yuan Rongjin was the daughter of a general, but when she was young, her stepmother framed her and sent her away from the capital! Everyone thought she would suffer terribly out in the world and live a miserable life. But no one expected that during the ten years she spent away from the capital, Yuan Rongjin never looked the least bit down and out. 30.6kReads9.1Score2.3kShelves
10. 310 女 The Empress Opens Her Eyes, and the Grand Tutor Is Climbing into Her Bed Again 女帝一睁眼，太傅又在爬龙床 The Green Dragon of Laoye Temple老爷庙的绿龙Ancient Romance225k WordsCompleted [1v1, both inexperienced + age gap + woman disguised as a man + play the pig to eat the tiger + teacher and student] Scheming power minister and Grand Tutor x prince who is a woman in disguise At fifteen, Yun Shuo, disguised as a boy, was the most unremarkable prince in the imperial palace. At twenty-seven, Lu Yanzhi was the youngest Grand Tutor at court, a deep and calculating schemer who always had a plan for everything. She thought he was using her. He thought she was under his control. Until 298Reads—Score100Shelves
11. 311 与 Dreaming with the Cold, Powerful Official: The Sweetheart Blushes and Her Heart Races 与清冷权臣共梦，娇娇脸红心跳 Orange Gummies橘子软糖Ancient Romance240k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + devoted couple] Fourth Miss Jiang lost both her parents when she was young. She has spent years hidden away in the inner quarters of the Jiang household, never meeting anyone. After coming of age, rumors spread that she is ugly and timid as a mouse, prompting her fiancé to break off their engagement. But on the day the engagement is called off, the man who arrives isn’t her fiancé. It’s his uncle, the man who visits her dreams every night. Jiang Fu has a secret. Ever since she c 12.3kReads9.2Score1.5kShelves
12. 312 重 Reborn, She Became Even More Unhinged Than the Crown Prince 重生后，她比太子还要疯 Qin Jiao秦胶Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted [The husband’s pursuit after the divorce + devoted couple + reborn daily life + sweet romance] [Money-loving, flirtatious crown princess VS scheming, smiling crown prince] In their previous life, they married young and loved each other deeply. Though the crown prince was fickle, she was the only woman by his side. She could never fathom what her husband was thinking, but she was content to be his crown princess. But the moment he became emperor, he wanted to take another woman as a consort?! Fu 741Reads8.2Score102Shelves

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    A wife-chasing saga unfolds, a schemer learns to feign sincerity, and even disguises himself as a rain-soaked puppy to gain sympathy (not actually turning into a dog) 🥺 There's also an adorable child. The writing is passable, and the melodrama is addictive.

13. 313 重 Reborn as a Concubine: I Want to Leave the Palace 重生之宠妃要出宫 The Shrimp Flew Away虾仁飞了Ancient Romance301k WordsCompleted The heroine's family depends on an ambitious prince who plots to usurp the throne, yet she falls in love with the emperor. In her previous life, her family was destroyed, and she died in despair in the Cold Palace. After being reborn, she decides to steer clear of trouble and live peacefully with her family. But as an ordinary person, she is merely a pawn in the hands of those in power. When she chooses love once more, how will she fight against fate? 21Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Recommendations for good-looking ancient Chinese romance novels

14. 314 软 Sweet and Soft, Yet Full of Tricks: The Unhinged Heir Can’t Resist Her 软糯娇娇手段高，疯批世子不经撩 Xie Jinan谢今安Ancient Romance356k WordsCompleted Also known as The Mad Young Heir Claims the Lead Role in a Rom-Com [Adorable, outspoken little princess x gentle, loyal big black dragon] [Not a strong female lead + sweet, doting romance, both leads have only ever loved each other + mutual healing + loving and caring for each other] One day, Rong Yu catches Gu Yun'uan bandaging a pigeon’s injured leg and remarks sarcastically, “How kind of the Heir’s Consort.” Gu Yun'uan gives him a puzzled look, then picks up the other six pigeons tied togethe 708Reads9.2Score102Shelves
15. 315 千 Qian Jinhuan 千锦欢 Yun Lingge云翎歌Ancient Romance229k WordsCompleted Completed · [A highly intelligent amnesiac fake princess x a cold, scheming prince] [Not a mindless power fantasy] [Both devoted to each other + classic historical romance + no transmigration, rebirth, or System + political intrigue + doting romance + reunion after a long separation + devotion to country and family + exclusive devotion + the one who got away + happy ending] For twenty years, the second prince of Nantang, Chu Jinyuan, has kept his guard up and trusted no one, until Hua Qianmei ar 472Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    A pure historical romance novel with political intrigue and sweet romance. Do you like it? The female lead is the male lead's ideal woman, but after losing her memory, she becomes a fake princess sent to marry him. There's no revenge or face-slapping, only a battle of wits and courage between evenly matched opponents, and touching patriotism.

16. 316 穿 Transmigrated as a Fake Eunuch, I Become the Handsome Men's Beloved 穿成万人迷假太监，美男们团宠我 The Cat Butler Who Wants to Retire Early早日退休的铲屎官Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Unparalleled beauty + irresistible charm + everyone’s darling + a tangled love square] Liu He transmigrated into a book, and not just any book: the one she had written herself. She wasn’t a princess or a legitimate-born young lady. She was a short-lived fake eunuch who dressed as a man. A miserable life? No! Watch this pretty little eunuch become everyone’s obsession! The gentle, refined crown prince: “So what if you’re a eunuch? I’ve already chosen you, Xiao Liu.” The sinister, scheming second 7.1kReads9.3Score977Shelves

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    Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful

17. 317 我 I Turned Out to Be an NPC, and My Husband Fell in Love with the Heroine 我竟是npc之夫君和女主恋爱了 Xing Yi行壹Ancient Romance218k WordsCompleted (The Ex-Wife Chase of Regret, Lighthearted Sweet Romance, One-on-One) Liu Huanyu and Lu Yizhi have been married for two years, and their relationship is quite loving. But then her husband suddenly starts coming home late, and rumors about him and the Su family’s daughter, Su Qianqian, spread through every corner of town. Later, her husband asks for a divorce, and she grants it. Her ex-husband marries Su Qianqian, and she offers them her blessings. Every detail matches what Su Qianqian said. Coul —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The story is quite heartwarming, and the premise is also quite interesting.

18. 318 一 I Accidentally Got Bitten by a Wolf Cub Someone Had Picked Up 一不小心被捡到的狼崽咬了一口 Murong Xiao慕容晓Ancient Romance266k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a Book and Save Him + Pseudo Siblings + Mad, Corrupted Male Lead + Chasing-Her-to-the-Crematorium + Sweet and Angsty] Zhao Qingyu opens her eyes to find she's become the doomed princess who humiliated the future power behind the throne, the ruthless Xiao Jing, after taking him as her male concubine. In the end, she was ground to dust and scattered to the winds. [Mission: Raise the villain Xiao Jing to adulthood, guide him toward a reasonable descent into darkness, and complete 1Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 319 流 Exiled: The Phoenix Returns to the Capital 流放之：凤归京华 Dolphins Can't Swim海豚不会水Ancient Romance634k WordsCompleted [Strong Leads] [Exile] [Infrastructure Building] [Ensemble Cast] [Golden Finger] Shen Ruoqing, the "Noble Benefactor Who Will Stabilize the Nation," as foretold by the Imperial Preceptor After sleeping for ten years, she awakens on her wedding day and is exiled to the northwest alongside Xiao Qinghe, the wrongfully accused Prince Ding. She thought she was facing certain death, but she has supplies from across time and space. She melts gold to forge a message and uses thunder and fire to break th 10.5kReads8.7Score1.5kShelves

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    This new ancient-style female protagonist novel is truly amazing. The female protagonist transmigrates into the body of the prime minister's legitimate daughter and is forced to marry Prince Ding. The male protagonist's promise immediately touches her heart. The writing is superb, and the atmosphere is full of energy. Highly recommended!

20. 320 成 What on Earth Is This? Complete in Two Volumes (The Original Novel Behind the Hit Drama Starring Wang Churan and Cheng Lei) 成何体统：全二册（王楚然、丞磊主演热播影视剧原著） Qi Yingjun七英俊Anime Fanfiction314k WordsCompleted What is it like to transmigrate into a web novel and become the tyrant's bedmate? After a few simple calculations, Yu Wanyin reached a conclusion: she would have to find another way. In this story full of villains, if she wanted to carve out a path to survival, she had to become the biggest villain of all. First, help the tyrant take down Prince Duan, then take down the tyrant and become empress herself. But when she met the tyrant and carefully considered the strange sense of familiarity in his 40.3kReads9.7Score6.3kShelves

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    This is a counterattack masterpiece with a solid plot. The protagonist has been coldly looked at and humiliated in the palace since he was a child. After suppressing his heart for a long time, he resolutely puts aside his tolerance and takes the initiative to visit capable people to gain knowledge and go on a journey.

21. 321 周 One and Only: This Life, I Won't Let Shiyi Down 周生如故之辰此一生，不负十一 Joy喜樂Female-Channel Fanfiction161k WordsCompleted Fan fiction based on the TV series One and Only. Original novel: One Life, One Incarnation: Beautiful Bones by Mo Bao Fei Bao Both the male and female leads are reborn. A sweet romance with a happy ending for everyone. In their previous lives, Zhou Shengchen was sentenced to the punishment of having his bones removed, and during her investiture ceremony, Shi Yi resolutely leaped from the city gate... “Zhou Shengchen, I’ve come to marry you. If there’s a next life, how about you marry me first? I 3.2kReads9.4Score390Shelves
22. 322 满 Spring Over the City: A Collection of Historical Romances by Yiyimaiqian 满城春（一枚铜钱古言精选） A Copper Coin一枚铜钱Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted A collection of classic historical romances by popular Jinjiang author Yi Mei Tong Qian. These three works are all timeless favorites, perfect for staying up all night to read: Spring Over the City, Poisoned Wine, and Strange Tales of the Eighth Day of the Twelfth Month. The Liu family of the capital is an eminent clan so powerful that even the imperial family treats them with respect. Liu Yan, the legitimate youngest daughter of the second branch, is brilliant and blessed with both wisdom and g 23.4kReads9.4Score2.9kShelves
23. 323 暗 The Gorgeous, Dashing Shadow Guard: The Third Prince Wins by Good Looks Alone 暗卫她又美又飒，三皇子靠脸躺赢 A Shui Only Sleeps in Soft Beds阿水只睡软床Ancient Romance926k WordsOngoing [Two Powerful Leads Dote on Each Other] [Political Scheming and Turning the Tables] [Funny, Satisfying Story] [Martial Arts Clashes] Top agent Wei Jue transmigrates into the body of one of Great Jing's finest covert guards. Everyone says she's a mere warrior, crude and reckless, good for nothing but swinging a blade, and unfit to serve the gentle, refined Prince Hui at close quarters. It isn't until the court is rocked by turmoil, the salt trade is rotten, corrupt officials run rampant, and co 6.3kReads8.3Score875Shelves

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    A female bodyguard with unparalleled combat prowess meets a prince with unparalleled intelligence and a sickly beauty! She protects him year after year, ensuring his safety, while he helps her establish herself in the court. Their power struggles are intertwined with tenderness, their silly daily life is mixed with passion, and they are both virgins who are incredibly reliable!

24. 324 北 Summer Branches in the North 北有夏枝 Wang Xiaochan王小蝉Ancient Romance168k WordsOngoing Male lead: Secretly in love, outwardly gentle and obedient, but privately plotting to marry the female lead Female lead: Fiercely protective, with multiple identities and a strong sense of justice Full story: A reunion after years apart, secret love, and unwavering choices After the Night Pavilion case, Xia Zhi heads to Yongdu and joins forces with various factions to bring down a powerful minister. On the way there, she encounters a young man she rescued many years ago: the male lead, Meng Hui. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is one of my absolute favorite books; I've been following it since the author started writing it!

25. 325 全 My Family Squanders Everything and Lies Low, While the Heiress Is Loaded 全家挥霍摆烂，大小姐腰缠万贯 Morning Clouds Purple朝云紫Ancient Romance379k WordsCompleted Li Zhiyue opens her eyes and finds herself inside a book as the daughter of a marquis. Everyone in the Xiangyang Marquis household is an absolute character. Her grandfather is an old wastrel who spends his days fighting crickets and chasing dogs, enjoying his retirement. Her father is a good-for-nothing second-generation heir who goes to court every day with the air of someone headed to a grave. Her mother is a beautiful airhead who can't balance the books and is hopeless at managing the househo 4kReads8.8Score461Shelves
26. 326 爱 I Fell for a Tyrannical Prince and Was Doted on Like a Queen 爱上霸道王爷被宠上天 Wei Yunshu魏云舒Ancient Romance307k WordsCompleted Xiao Lingchen had fallen for Yu Xinyou! When his confession failed, he pursued her with all his might! What? She wouldn't marry him? Then he'd marry into her family! Was there something wrong with this Second Prince? Why did he keep coming after her for no reason? But why was this guy insisting on marrying into the Marquis's household? Now the whole capital was in an uproar! 18Reads—Score—Shelves

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    After several meetings, Xiao Lingchen actually fell for Yu Xinyou! When his advances failed, he pursued her relentlessly! What? She wouldn't agree to marry him! Then he'd marry into her family! This caused a sensation throughout the capital!

27. 327 买 I Bought a Branch of Spring, Ready to Bloom 买得一枝春欲放 Wan Hansan san丸汉三sanAncient Romance1.2M WordsOngoing (Bunny-sweet heroine x gentle, love-struck hero) (Pure historical romance) (1v1) (Both leads have only ever loved each other) (Ensemble cast, lots of couples) (Heroine's growth story) (Sweet romance) (No angst) To repay a debt of gratitude, Su Fengchun sneaks down the mountain behind her master's back. Before she can find the person she owes, she comes across a badly wounded man. Guided by a doctor's compassion and the principle of helping the world through medicine, Su Fengchun saves him. When 30Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    Recommended by the author! Purely historical romance, no time-travel systems or cheat codes. A story of mutual growth and support, featuring a white rabbit-like female healer x a noble young master, a royal princess x a prince from another race. Many couples, everything you could want, 1v1, both leads are virgins.

28. 328 权 The Powerbroker Lures Me Into His Trap 权臣诱我入局 Bamboo Window, Falling Lantern Blossoms竹窗落灯花Ancient Romance157k WordsCompleted #TwoStrongLeads #HistoricalIntrigue #PushAndPull #FakePregnancy #PlayingWeakToOutsmartOthers #SheThinksHeIsTheHunterButSheIsTheOneInControl In the back courtyard of the Qingyi Tower, the masked Jiang Li pretends to be pregnant to protect herself, treading carefully at every turn. A disfigurement case, forbidden drugs, secrets of the Hundred Herbs Hall... One conspiracy after another closes in around her. Lu Yan, Vice Minister of Revenue, heads south under imperial orders. He claims he is visitin 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ancient saying, nothing special, but not boring, thumbs up!

29. 329 女 Disguised as a Man: I Became a Tutor at the Imperial Academy 女扮男装：我在太学做夫子 A Shushu阿述述Ancient Romance278k WordsOngoing [A female tutor’s rise through the ranks + strong heroine + male lead travels from the modern era to the past] The new emperor abolishes women’s rights, and the entire Jiang clan is thrown into prison. For the sake of her family and her ideals, the Empress Dowager selects top-ranked candidate Jiang Yu. Faking her death, Jiang Yu escapes, disguises herself as a man, and enters an academy, ready to devote her life to the emperor and restore equality. But during her struggle, a man who dreams of li 104Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    💓A daily bickering romance between two unlikely lovers, the male lead outwardly feigning indifference but secretly protecting the female lead. (This is part of a series titled "Joky Bickering," "The Narcissistic Male Lead," "Mutual Protection," and "Sweet Romance.") The male lead constantly claims to be lazy and unwilling to work, but secretly he's always there to help the female lead avoid risks and resolve crises. #BickeringSweetRomanceAncientRomance #LightheartedPoliticalIntrigueNovel #TimeTravelRecommendation #HiddenGemsNovel

30. 330 卿 Beloved by You: The Powerful Minister Falls for Her All Over Again 卿卿揽娇：权臣他又沦陷了 Yu He Nanling屿鹤南陵Ancient Romance170k WordsOngoing [Historical Romance + Both Leads Are Each Other’s First + Happy Ending + Mutual Secret Crush + Sweet Romance + Noble Families + Insecure Older Male Lead (Eight Years)] [Delicate, Beautiful Noble Lady VS Cold, Dignified, Powerful Minister] Just an ordinary little sweet treat. Hope you enjoy it. A saying circulates in the capital: “The flowers of the capital pale beside even a third of the beauty of the Liu family’s daughter.” The Liu family is large and prosperous, but its men far outnumber its 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is truly a gem of a new historical romance novel that I recently discovered. The female lead is a pampered noblewoman who was spoiled by her whole family, while the male lead is a cold, aloof, and powerful minister. The author's writing is very solid, and the plot and atmosphere are absolutely amazing. I highly recommend it.

31. 331 勿 Forget Me Not: Reborn to Command the Board and Overturn the Realm 勿相忘：重生之执棋覆江山 Fate Was Shallow, Peach Blossoms Forsaken缘浅负桃花Ancient Romance325k WordsCompleted [Reborn + revenge + ambitious female lead in a game of power + a cast of clever characters + patience + play the pig to eat the tiger] She was gentle, patient, quiet, and dutiful, yet she bet ten years of her life on him and loved him with unwavering devotion. The crown prince oppressed him. She braved clashes of blades and Wang Empress’s poisoned wine and assassination plots, putting herself in harm’s way time and again and surviving by the skin of her teeth. She stayed by the fallen prince Qi 8Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 332 侧 The Side Consort Is Winning Without Lifting a Finger 侧妃她躺赢了 The Queen Returns女王归来Ancient Romance444k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Sweet Romance + Adorable Baby + Household Intrigue] It seems people who transmigrate never have to worry about getting married. She arrived and the problem was already taken care of. She had been a modern-day office drone, working nine to five and staying up late for five years until she had finally saved enough for a down payment on a house. But before she could settle on a place, she got caught up in a wave of transmigration and wound up in the unfamiliar Great Xia Kingdom. H 2.5kReads9.2Score254Shelves

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    I recommend a great historical romance novel. It's very good, with no angst. It depicts an enviable life of someone who transmigrates.

33. 333 静 On the Ridge of Jingling 静岭上 Mo Tianyan, Who Loves Shrimp and Loofah爱吃虾仁丝瓜的莫天焱Ancient Romance306k WordsOngoing Jingning has a dream in which she sees another life she once lived. To escape the predicament in her dream, she writes a book warning of natural disasters, saving an entire county. She also hints at the fate of a famed general, never realizing that he had long since put life and death out of his mind. But this makes the emperor wary. An imperial edict decreeing their marriage binds her to the crown prince from then on... —Reads8.3Score—Shelves
34. 334 凤 Phoenix Perched on the Jade Terrace, Memories of a Dream 凤栖瑶台忆梦痕 Don't Touch My Fishing Rod别动我鱼竿Ancient Romance780k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later + Devoted to Each Other + Palace Intrigue and Political Scheming] A second-year graduate student is halfway through a novel when she transmigrates into a book as a spineless Grand Princess. Three years ago, blinded by love, the original owner asked the Emperor to arrange her marriage to the Regent. Now he has taken his beloved first love as a co-wife. She plans to divorce him and focus on her own ambitions, but memories of the original owner keep pulling at her, and s 17Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 335 海 Begonias Burn, the Moon Fades, and the Night Sings of Yu 海棠烬月，煜夜如歌 Moonlight in the Pine Ravine松涧月明Ancient Romance339k WordsCompleted [Alternate Wei-Jin-era setting | Past and present lives | Childhood sweethearts | Stealing someone else's love] The Zhaoyi Consort who took her own life in her previous life has become the unattainable obsession of a scumbag emperor in this one? Reborn at fifteen, she attends the elegant Lanting gathering, performs like flowing water from a high mountain, disguises herself as a man, and becomes famous throughout the land. But her face, so similar to the emperor's beloved, draws her into an eve 270Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Super good! A fictional historical romance set in the Wei and Jin dynasties. [Added to bookshelf][Already added to my wishlist][Heart]

36. 336 穿 Transmigrated Into a Book: Win Over the Second Male Lead and Secure the Empress’s Throne 穿书之攻略男二，稳坐皇后之位 Hedgehogs Don't Have Spikes, Huh刺猬没有刺诶Ancient Romance260k WordsCompleted [Beautiful, proud princess sent to marry for peace vs. the unruly, calculating future emperor] A satisfying read with two powerful leads!!! Set in an imagined version of history. Don’t take it too seriously. Ye Anhe, a popular comic artist, was caught up in an accident while gossiping on her way home from work. She accidentally triggered the System and transmigrated into a tragic historical romance novel, where she became Xia Roujia, the ruthless and violent eldest princess. “Are you kidding me? 1.1kReads9.0Score107Shelves

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    I highly recommend this one! The female lead is a powerful and beautiful princess who wields immense influence in the court, while the male lead is an arrogant future emperor. Both are highly intelligent, and their ambiguous relationship continues to escalate!

37. 337 鸢 When the Kite Takes Flight 鸢飞时 Perched on the Parasol Tree, As If at First栖梧若初Ancient Romance50k WordsOngoing [Power couple alert ⚠️ The seemingly sweet but secretly ruthless general’s daughter Shen Yunjin ✖️ the scheming Second Prince Xiao Heng] [Historical romance] [Cool-faced cutie ✖️ shameless flirt] [Wooden-headed girl ✖️ peacock-like man] 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Hey everyone, this is my novel. If you're interested, come take a look and give it a try!

38. 338 重 Reborn as a Concubine in the Su Household 重生之我在苏府当小妾 Shangguan Loves to Drink Water上官爱喝水Ancient Romance377k WordsCompleted Nontraditional rebirth + women's self-rescue + psychological healing + original poetry + metafiction Don't let the title fool you. The original title was Dawn's Clear Light. Rebirth is the ultimate act of self-rescue. A profound story that is both heartbreaking and healing. Zheng Ming awoke after transmigrating, only to become the concubine of a powerful minister. She navigated the storms of political rivalries and stirred the winds of change across the realm, believing she was carefully plan 228Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    This book redefines "rebirth." It's not a wish-fulfillment story at all. The author uses the spirit of the Northern Song Dynasty to build a solid political intrigue setting. The opening is a standard domestic power struggle, but you'll quickly realize something's amiss. All clues point to an elaborately woven illusion. The real story is hidden within a 370,000-word intricately linked narrative labyrinth. This isn't a traditional angst novel. Its angst lies in revealing how a person spends half their life building a meticulously crafted cage for themselves in their mind, solely to heal the wounds of reality. When the final twist arrives and all the foreshadowing comes to a close, the profound compassion and relief that pierces the page leaves you wanting to reread it immediately. The writing is calm and powerful, and the ensemble cast is captivating. It's suitable for readers who appreciate depth, don't mind a slow burn, and enjoy profound themes.

39. 339 随 Remarried with Her Mother! The God of War Baili Hongzhuang Is Plotting to Marry Me! 随母改嫁！战神百里红妆谋娶我！ The Queen Is Live and Loving It女王在线浪Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Original novel of the short drama Wish Fulfilled, palace and household intrigue, one-on-one romance, transmigration, spiritual spring space] Shen Ruyi, the richest woman of the 30th century, was struck by lightning after showing off her money, and her soul transmigrated to another world! When Shen Ruyi was six, her heartless father, who had passed the imperial exams at the top, abandoned his wife and daughter! But Shen Ruyi was no ordinary little girl. She found her mother a husband, and the tw 4.4kReads9.1Score535Shelves

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    A time-travel story featuring a magical spring space and a beloved family: the female protagonist transmigrates into the body of a six-year-old girl and, along with her divorced mother, finds a good stepfather to support her.

40. 340 双 The Two-Faced Chief Minister Is Head Over Heels! 双标首辅他超爱！ Is It a Melon or Not?瓜不瓜Ancient Romance216k WordsCompleted Qin Lang. At a young age, he rose to become the Grand Secretariat's chief minister in the Great Yan Dynasty. Renowned for his iron-fisted methods and ruthless brutality, he struck fear into the hearts of all who heard his name. Rumors swirled that the chief minister remained unmarried for two reasons: first, he was ruthless and cold-blooded; second, he... had a preference for men. Then one day, as the chief minister's carriage passed through a bustling marketplace, the wind lifted the curtains. 34Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Who can resist the double standards of the prime minister! Rumors circulate that the current prime minister, Qin Lang, is ruthless and has a penchant for homosexuality, making him feared by all officials. The female lead, Su Wuqing, is betrothed to him. Hearing of his unattractive appearance, she secretly finds a handsome lover, planning to meet him secretly after the wedding. However, on the eve of their wedding, her lover vanishes without a trace. On their wedding night, when she lifts her veil, she discovers that her husband is none other than the lover she has longed for! This ruthless and cold-blooded minister is utterly doting on the female lead. He's fierce and intimidating in public, but gentle and tender in private—the contrast is off the charts, making it incredibly sweet and entertaining. ⭐️

41. 341 傲 Legend of Aolai: The Soul-Bonding Gu 傲来传说：同心蛊 Walking Sleepyhead行走的瞌睡虫Ancient Romance262k WordsCompleted Meng Yuru, the young lady of a marquis's household, and Xiao Yuntian, the leader of the Demon Cult, fall for each other after accidentally being bound by a Heartbond Gu. After repeatedly risking their lives together, Meng Yuru is certain Xiao Yuntian is the man fate chose for her. Then she discovers that her supposedly unshakable love was nothing more than the Gu at work. Bai Ruxin, an orphan raised by a spirit ape, and Wei Shang, the son of a great general, overcome obstacle after obstacle and —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Looking for a good read? Check this out! A brand new, purely historical fiction novel with no time travel elements. The story is fantastical and features numerous romantic pairings. She's the eldest daughter of a noble family, the Empress Dowager's granddaughter, and she brought back an orphan raised by spirit monkeys from Flower Fruit Mountain. However, her childhood sweetheart and fiancé are stolen from her. She falls in love with the leader of a demonic sect, and they go through thick and thin together, only to be discovered when a love potion has been used against them…

42. 342 穿 After Transmigration, Her Whole Family Are Villains 穿越之我全家都是反派 Song Xiangbai宋象白Ancient Romance832k WordsCompleted Content warning: Lots of crude bathroom humor. Don't read while eating. Version One: Jiang Mianmian transmigrates. Her father is a scheming scholar with the face of a kindly man. Her mother has the face of a bodhisattva and the heart of a ruthless killer. Her eldest brother looks simple-minded but is cunning at heart. Her second sister is selfish and sharp-tongued. They were born destined to be villains. To highlight the protagonist's justice, kindness, and greatness, they work hard to do all so 137.2kReads9.6Score16.5kShelves

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    Super good-looking ancient romance novels

43. 343 救 Help! Choosing Between the Empress and the Regent Is So Hard 救命！女帝和摄政王好难选 Where's Yang Cuihua?杨翠花呢Ancient Romance114k WordsOngoing [A princess forced into a political marriage with a mission + an emperor disguised as a man + a scheming, obsessive prince] A tangled love triangle + royal uncle + healing and redemption + swapped identities + coercion Shen Lin'an thought she was letting go. Murong Yuan thought she was forcing her to stay. That night atop the palace wall, Shen Lin'an looked at her and asked: “Have you ever felt anything more for me?” Shuo Mingyue froze. She had no answer. She had never considered that there coul —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female princess is forced into a political marriage and unexpectedly becomes embroiled in the heart-wrenching pursuit of two men. Shen Lin'an feels she has pushed away her true love, while Murong Yuan believes she is only with him out of necessity. Amidst a web of misunderstandings, no one dares to confess their true feelings.

44. 344 中 The Empress of the Central Palace 中宫元后 King Smile笑笑大王Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + marriage before love + palace intrigue] (This is a fictional setting, written as I please. Please don't hold it against me if it doesn't fit history.) Qiao Shanshan, who lived to thirty on Blue Star, died while saving a child. Only after reaching the underworld did she learn that it wasn't her time to die. The soul reaper had taken the wrong person. To make it up to her, the King of Hell promi 15.3kReads8.2Score1.5kShelves
45. 345 响 Echoes Across the Empty Mountain 响空山 Lu Shuiling鹿水灵Ancient Romance307k WordsCompleted [One-on-One, Lighthearted Comedy, Happy Ending, A Scheming but Cowardly Beauty vs. a King Kept as a Canary, Both Chaste, Joyful Reunion and Happy Ending] Liu Shaosheng, the second young lady of the Minister of Rites' household, is unpopular and considers herself wicked and spiteful. But she's too timid and cowardly to act on her bad ideas, so not one of them has ever come to pass. For all her unlikeable failures, she once managed to do something remarkable. She hid Qi Shuo, a wanted criminal of 2.7kReads8.8Score249Shelves

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    A super fun and sweet romance between two bickering lovers! A silly but cunning beauty's comeback is full of unexpected twists and turns, and the contrasting plot of a canary emperor is full of surprises!

46. 346 与 Joy with You 与君欢 Moonset月落Ancient Romance657k WordsCompleted [Palace Intrigue and Political Scheming + Marriage Before Love + Mutual Devotion] A young king and queen join hands to bring peace to the realm, brimming with ambition! A sinister, calculating ruler versus a clever, decisive queen: evenly matched, they win the world together! Jiang He, daughter of an envoy from Qi, was forced to enter the palace as a servant after her mother died and her father disappeared. Then, just before the marriage alliance, the princess of Qi died a tragic death, leaving 27kReads9.5Score3.5kShelves

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    I read one after another. "With You in Joy" is a captivating novel that blends palace intrigue and romantic love. The plot is fast-paced, the characters are vividly portrayed, and it's suitable for readers who enjoy complex emotional entanglements and battles of wits. The two main characters, the cunning and ruthless Prince Yong, Zhao Zheng, and the intelligent and decisive Queen Jiang He, gradually evolve their relationship from initial mutual exploitation to a deep and mutual devotion. This emotional transformation is both realistic and moving. Zhao Zheng's strength and deep affection, Jiang He's wisdom and resilience, and their struggles and compromises between power and love reveal the complexity and beauty of human nature. The male lead, Zhou Jing, feigns illness but harbors a dark and twisted inner world; he is actually powerful and deeply affectionate. The female lead, the legitimate daughter of the Mu family, appears weak but is actually intelligent and assertive. Their contrasting personalities create a humorous and suspenseful dynamic. The plot incorporates comedic elements and has a well-paced rhythm. This is an ancient romance novel that combines political intrigue, love, and humor, suitable for readers who enjoy delicate emotional storylines and tense plots. The novel *Raising the Maiden* blends elements of rebirth, revenge, love, and political intrigue, featuring a captivating and suspenseful plot with vividly portrayed characters. The story begins with Su Qingyu's rebirth, showcasing her journey from betrayal and oppression to a triumphant counterattack. Her intelligence, resilience, and defiance against fate are deeply impressive, especially her decisive decision to annul her engagement and regain control of her life in the face of her past tragedy, demonstrating female independence and wisdom.

47. 347 嫁 After Marrying the Mad Crown Prince to Bring Him Good Fortune 嫁给疯批太子冲喜后 You Shi尤时Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The unfavored legitimate daughter of the Mu family is ordered by imperial decree to marry the crown prince, Zhou Jing, who is at death's door, to bring him good luck. Plenty of people wait to laugh at her, saying she might just end up bringing him luck by killing him in bed. When Zhou Jing opens his eyes, he finds himself with a fiancée. The young woman is clearly terrified of him, but still can't help swearing her loyalty. “Your Highness, I'll treat you very well.” “Your Highness, after you pas 33.4kReads9.4Score4.7kShelves
48. 348 锁 Locked in the Spring Night 锁春宵 Banana Pizza香蕉披萨Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + reborn + revenge on scum + sweet romance + mutually faithful] In her previous life, Su Qingyu had been married for three years without ever consummating the marriage. Then her cousin suddenly appeared before her with a child, and Su Qingyu finally learned that the man wasn't impotent. He just couldn't perform with her. Her cousin stripped off Su Qingyu's face, took her place as the legitimate daughter of the marquis's household, and became the matriarch of the S 33.9kReads9.3Score5.6kShelves
49. 349 麒 The Young Master Qilin and the Amorous Woman 麒麟公子，多情女 Great Sage Duo Duo大圣铎铎Ancient Romance254k WordsCompleted On the day he got married, I went to return his bracelet. Ten years ago, in a ruined temple, he took my hand and said, "Wait for me." I waited ten years. All I got was a wedding invitation. I returned the bracelet and turned to leave. The guests all laughed at me. Everyone in the capital knew: the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Anyang had waited ten years for a man, until she became a laughingstock throughout the city. He didn't know. The person I had been waiting for was never him. It wa 18Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Staying up all night to read it] "On his wedding day, I returned the engagement bracelet. He didn't know that the person I was waiting for was never him." I'm devastated!!! *The Kirin Prince, the Amorous Woman*—a "substitute literature" masterpiece that made me cry until 3 AM! 📖 The story begins with a blood-soaked wedding: The General's mansion is brightly decorated, and Shen Changze is marrying his white moonlight. Jiang Wan, dressed in plain white, stands outside the door, takes out the silver bracelet she's worn for ten years, and returns it to him in front of everyone: "You made me wait for you, and I've waited ten years. Today, I've waited, and I'm returning it to you." The entire hall is in an uproar. He thinks she's an old flame who's come to steal the bride. He doesn't know that she was never waiting for him—it was his deceased elder brother. The one who carried her out of the fire ten years ago, burning himself to the bone but always saying "Don't be afraid." And the groom, Shen Changze, just has eyes exactly like his elder brother's. 🔥 Why did this book make me binge-watch it? ❶ A groundbreaking "substitute + wife-chasing" double whammy! It's not the cliché "he treats her as a substitute," but "she treats him as a substitute!" The male lead believes the female lead loves him, only to later discover—he's just his brother's shadow. This twisted, heart-wrenching romance is relentlessly suspenseful! ❷ High-energy from the start, every chapter is full of hooks! The first chapter is a slap in the face, the second reveals the truth, the third features the elder brother's portrait… Every chapter ends with a heart-stopping moment, making it impossible to scroll past. The comments section is full of "Author, you have no heart!" And "Please add more chapters!" ❸ The male and female leads are absolutely brilliant! The male lead is a cold, aloof general who later becomes a crazy wife-chasing maniac—kneeling in the rain, confessing his love in public, and standing up to powerful figures for her. The female lead appears flirtatious but is actually deeply devoted—she's surrounded by women, but only seeks one. A powerful duo + a cunning schemer + a powerful figure—every scene between them is electrifying! ❹ It's not mindless sweetness; it's the kind of story that makes you laugh and then cry. You thought it was just about a substitute's angst? Wrong! The older brother is still alive! When both brothers stand before her, one is the white moonlight she's waited ten years for, the other is the man who accompanies her on her search—who will she choose? Guess. 📚 If you're tired of artificial sweetness and the same old domineering CEO romance stories, come to this one! Ancient Chinese political intrigue at its core, a substitute's angst interwoven throughout, and a heart-wrenching ending with a wife-chasing tragedy. Historical accuracy lovers can rest assured (the etiquette of noble families and the war in the northern border are all based on historical sources), and those who enjoy romance can rest assured (every chapter has tear-jerking/sweet/heartbreaking moments). 👉 Added to my bookshelf, no more talk, let's go! Watch how Jiang Wan tears apart the fake white moonlight and makes the Qilin Prince cry!!

50. 350 柔 Soft-Bone Heart Sutra: A Peerless Immortal Fate 柔骨心经：绝世仙缘 Yi Fengqing忆凤情Ancient Romance589k WordsOngoing The jianghu where Murong Yan lives is in turmoil. The martial families and sects are divided into three major schools and five great clans. The three major schools are the Lingxiao Sect, the Purple Flame Sect, and the Illusion Tower. Lingxiao Sect: Its name suggests a sect that stands among the clouds, mysterious and lofty. Purple Flame Sect: Its purple flames symbolize immense power and unique techniques. Illusion Tower: A red-light district teeming with information, where bewitching women wiel 10Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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