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

1. 401 五 Five Years of Waiting Came to Nothing: My Husband Brings His New Love to Demand a Divorce 五年痴等成空，夫君带女逼我和离 Cang Yuesheng仓月生Ancient Romance604k WordsCompleted [Both Chaste] [Romance with His Older Brother's Wife] [Male-Male Story] [The Male Lead is repeatedly seen completely naked but stays faithful. Later, what looks like infidelity is actually a guard in disguise; the male lead remains devoted to the female lead throughout.] [Dear readers, we're very sorry! When you reach Chapter 139, please skip straight to Chapter 146. Chapters 140 to 145 are inconsistent and can be ignored.] On their wedding night, unrest broke out at the border, and her husband 5.9kReads9.3Score457Shelves
2. 402 昭 The Chaos of Zhaohua 昭华乱 See Fortune at First Sight, Meow一见生财瞄Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Available in print. Search "Zhaohua Rebellion" on any platform to purchase.] [Strong female lead, satisfying revenge, high-IQ palace intrigue, the heroine schemes against the entire harem, a dangerously unhinged antagonist] Song Zhao has always been a woman who will stop at nothing to achieve her goals, and she has always seen the world more clearly than anyone else. From the moment she learned that Xiao Jingheng had chosen her to enter the palace as a consort, her goal was crystal clear: "I en 88.6kReads9.5Score9.7kShelves

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   The author of *Xi Hua Zhi* has several works, including: *Ruo Jin Zhi* (Rebirth, Strong Female Leads, Dual Roles, Family and Country, Political Intrigue), *Yin Feng Gui* (High-IQ Palace Intrigue, Pampered Wife), *Zhao Hua Luan* (Business Intelligence, Espionage, Family and Country), *He Tong Tong Zhou Du* (Ancient Romance, Palace Intrigue, Childhood Sweethearts), and *Fu Chun Qing* (Sweet Romance, Intelligent Political Intrigue), *Jiao Gu*. Whether you like them or not is up to you! 😊

3. 403 媚 A Bewitching Maid! The Ascetic Young Master Falls for Her 媚骨通房！禁欲世子他沦陷了 I Want to Waste Time with You我想和你虚度时光Ancient Romance206k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + household intrigue + sweet romance + crushing the scoundrels] Su Tang was reborn on the day she was sold into the Duke’s residence and had to choose whether to become a bedchamber maid. In her previous life, she had resisted to the death and trusted her heartless family, only to be tortured to death. In this life, she gave the heir a sultry look and climbed into his bed of her own accord. Everyone said the heir was austere and had no interest in women, and that Su Tang would sooner or 2kReads—Score195Shelves

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   If you're looking for a historical romance novel where the female lead initially endures hardship but later achieves a comeback, this is a good option. The female lead initially lives in a dilapidated hut upon entering the mansion, enduring countless cold stares. She gradually builds her strength, and after having offspring and gaining the trust of the crown prince, she finally establishes herself firmly.

4. 404 穿 The Transmigrated Woman Was Humiliated, Then the Real Princess Returned to Tear Her Husband Apart 穿越女受辱，真公主归来手撕驸马 Fu Xin赋新Ancient Romance117k WordsOngoing [Female-Lead Focus + Multiple Male Leads, All Inexperienced + Episodic Investigations + Female Lead’s Growth] Ambitious Princess * The Feared Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard A year ago, an accident left Jiang Qiwuwu’s body occupied by a transmigrator. Though she was a princess, the woman insisted on preaching equality for all and even wanted to serve her husband by cooking for him. In the end, the household servants bullied her, and her husband walked all over her. When her husban —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The female protagonist's body is taken over by a transmigrated woman. After waking up, she deals with the prince consort and gets caught up in various strange cases, which is quite interesting.

5. 405 病 A Fragrant Illness, a Sickly Beauty, and Her Spoiled Husband Can’t Keep Up the Act 病骨生香，纨绔夫君他装不下去了 Wei Liao苿燎Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Complete] Mutual first-timers, happy ending [Scheming playboy. Secret crush turns mutual × lazy, sickly beauty × devoted husband] Wen Qionghua is the only legitimate daughter in three generations of the Xuanhe Prince's household. She is breathtakingly beautiful, yet frail and sickly from birth. Betrothed by imperial decree to the aloof Buddhist devotee Xie Linfeng, she is publicly humiliated by him for the sake of a woman who sells noodles. She raises her weary eyes. “Let’s break off the engage 9.6kReads8.7Score1.3kShelves

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   [Read this now if you're looking for a good book!] The female lead is frail but incredibly intelligent. After her engagement is called off, she turns a spoiled brat into a clingy puppy! Mutual revelation of identities + two strong characters doting on each other – this sweet and refreshing ancient romance has me hooked!

6. 406 东 The Eastern Palace’s Caged Sparrow: Changning’s Mistake 东宫囚雀：长宁误 Rika Under the Moon月下绘里香Ancient Romance395k WordsOngoing [Love and hate entwined | Discipline | Revenge | Political scheming] I am the fallen dynasty's princess, the most docile canary in the Eastern Palace. The Crown Prince killed my father, destroyed my homeland, and used rules to cage me into the most obedient plaything in his palm. He told me to learn political strategy, so I did. He told me to smile, so I smiled. After lying low for five years, I finally got the chance I'd been waiting for: the day he was trapped in a desperate situation. I broug 184Reads—Score—Shelves

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   If you like angst, you should check this out; it's got plenty of heart-wrenching moments!

7. 407 苿 Miao Liao's Eighth Book 苿燎的第8本书 Wei Liao苿燎Ancient Romance684k WordsCompleted [Mutual chastity × Pure yet seductive fox spirit × Cool, aloof imperial tutor] Shen Qinghuan was born with a bewitching allure, yet insisted on playing the part of an innocent, lovestruck girl. Every frown and smile was calculated. Orphaned and fallen on hard times, she arrived in the capital with a childhood betrothal in hand, seeking refuge. Her goals were clear: make money, find a powerful patron, then run for it! The heir, Xiao Jue, was cool and restrained, wielding power over the entire cou 415Reads7.2Score103Shelves
8. 408 北 Longing at Beique 北阙意晚 Qi Yu柒魚Ancient Romance152k WordsCompleted [1V1, mutually faithful, aloof general's elder brother VS gentle, self-possessed younger sister-in-law] Zhuang Wan is the daughter of a concubine kept at an estate by the Grand Tutor's household. When the Grand Tutor's legitimate daughter flees an arranged marriage to the frontier, Zhuang Wan takes her place and marries into the household of the Grand General Who Guards the Nation. On the second day after their wedding, her husband sets off for the frontier in pursuit of her half-sister. If he d 41Reads6.6Score—Shelves

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   You should check it out: the aloof general is pursuing his younger brother's wife. [Eating popcorn emoji]

9. 409 不 Wasn't This Just a Deal? So Why Is the Prince So Smitten? 不是交易吗，王爷怎么被迷死了 Seven Teas七个茶Ancient Romance276k WordsOngoing [Scheming, Delicate Fake Heiress x Dominant, Possessive Prince] Shen Yiyue had enjoyed sixteen smooth years as a noble young lady. But when her fake-heiress status came to light, the Shen family couldn't bear to throw away all the years they'd spent raising her. Instead, they decided to marry her off to an old prince notorious for abusing women. To survive, she had no choice but to seek help from Prince Jingsi, a man she had a grudge against. Yiyue clung to his waist and sobbed. "My lord, save 267Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Book 1 | The Deal Has Fallen. The heroine is a fake rich woman who seduces the male protagonist into having to become a concubine, otherwise he will be married to an old prince who abuses women. She is dignified, squeamish, and very domineering. The male protagonist is still holding back in the early stage, but in the later stage, he is willing to work as a bull and horse for the female protagonist. The second book [crying] [crying] The male and female protagonists are childhood sweethearts, and the heroine's family is in trouble.

10. 410 惊 The Astonishing Phoenix Physician 惊凰医妃 Miao Miao杪杪Ancient Romance3.5M WordsCompleted [Best friends transmigrate together, comedy, face-slapping power fantasy, two equally formidable leads] Overnight, Yun Ling transmigrates into the most notorious ugly woman in the capital. By chance, she marries Prince Jing, the blind God of War of Western Zhou. Fortunately, she still has her powerful mental abilities. That sanctimonious white lotus keeps pushing her luck, so Yun Ling tears off her mask time and again! Her scummy father wants to elevate his concubine to the status of equal wife? 43.4kReads9.4Score6.2kShelves

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    These are all great books! The first one, in particular, is a classic.

11. 411 外 His Mistress Fled While Pregnant, and the Powerful Minister Regretted It Too Late 外室揣崽跑路，权臣他追悔莫及 I'm A Zhuo我是阿灼啊Ancient Romance520k WordsCompleted Zhou Chuling was a disgraced woman from the capital. Her family was confiscated, and she was taken into the palace as a slave. Her childhood sweetheart, a young general, used his military achievements to buy her freedom. From then on, he kept her outside his household as his mistress. Everyone said the Meng family's mistress lived in greater comfort than even the principal wife. That was until Meng Duo sent word that he was betrothed. Her friends urged her to be content. Things were different no 508Reads5.3Score—Shelves
12. 412 入 Taken to the Palace as a Hostage, I’m Doted on by the Crown Prince and Made His Empress 入宫当人质，被太子娇养为后 Powering Up for Love Until the Power Goes Out为爱发电到停电了Ancient Romance189k WordsCompleted She entered the palace at seven and met him at twelve. He was a solitary crown prince; she was a caged bird. The white cat, Ah Wang, promised that all her hopes would come true. Her elder brother vowed, “I'll bring you home.” Changqing swore, “I'll protect you all your life.” The Crown Prince whispered, “I'll offer you the realm as my bride price, and make you my one and only empress.” “In this vast palace, with no one to rely on, thank goodness you are my refuge.” “You are my strength, too.” Th —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's truly agonizing, but it's also incredibly satisfying. There are cats, knives, a son, and revenge.

13. 413 重 After Being Reborn, My Elder Sister Wants to Trade Marriages with Me, and I Couldn't Be Happier 重生后嫡姐要和我换亲，求之不得 Proud Cotton傲娇棉棉Ancient Romance366k WordsCompleted [Twins + both reborn + swapped marriages + revenge on scumbags + mutual devotion + satisfying read + happy ending] A plot-driven story with plenty of substance and sound logic. Not mindless wish fulfillment! The heroine starts out at a disadvantage. If she draws too much attention, her enemies may see through her and the story could be over, so she has to plan carefully and seize the initiative step by step. The satisfying payback only really kicks in later. The hero, Xiao Ci: an innocent, sweet 721Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    Hmm, waiting for a beautiful and adorable lady to choose her! 🥰 The female lead initially pretends to be naive, but is actually incredibly cunning. Later, she starts to reveal her true colors. The male lead starts as an innocent and adorable puppy, blushing at the slightest touch. After marriage, he transforms into a cunning and ruthless Shiba Inu; he's incredibly skilled at manipulation. In her previous life, Yun Shu was schemed against by her husband and elder sister, becoming a scapegoat and indirectly causing the death of the loyal and valiant General Xiao Ci. Reborn, she returns to the day before her elder sister ran away from her arranged marriage. Unexpectedly, her elder sister, also reborn, proposes to switch marriages with her! Yun Shu feigns grievance but is secretly overjoyed: In this life, it's your turn to deal with those wolves and tigers! She marries Xiao Ci as she wishes, embarking on a thrilling journey of revenge together!

14. 414 穿 After Becoming the Villainous Female Lead, I Spend Every Day Clearing My Name 穿成恶毒女配后天天在洗白 Qian Yan芊言Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted (Transmigrate into a book + legitimate daughter + medical skills + System + ancient-style romance with a twist + prince) Yun Junyao transmigrates into a book and is forced to bind herself to the Evil Supporting Female Character’s Comeback System, becoming the number-one evil supporting female character in the Mary Sue novel The Concubine’s Comeback Journal. To return to the real world, she carefully wins over her targets and works hard to complete her missions. But then the villainous big boss s 9Reads6.7Score—Shelves
15. 415 深 Late Nights in the Deep Estate 深宅晚 Ning Qingxuan, Who Likes Geng Sai Niu喜欢更赛牛的宁清璇Ancient Romance742k WordsCompleted Her husband, Song Hemian, died young, leaving Jiang Wanyin alone in a desolate mansion, surrounded by endless gossip. Her late husband's younger brother, Song Heran, returns from afar. He is refined and handsome, yet reserved and inscrutable, treating her with a tenderness that constantly oversteps the bounds of propriety. As they spend their days together, Jiang Wanyin gradually realizes that this “younger brother-in-law” is nothing like the Song Heran her husband described, in either his habit 2.4kReads7.3Score220Shelves

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    It's so beautiful and has a classic, antique feel to it! Girls, go for it!

16. 416 重 Reborn with Mind-Reading: Building a Career in the Ghost-Faced Prince's Arms 重生读心：在鬼面王爷怀里搞事业 Dan Jiu丹九Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted Reborn in a bloodbath, Gu Zhao had only one wish: revenge! Armed with the ability to read minds, she would tear apart the white-lotus heroine even after transmigrating into a book! As a female official in the Crane Controlling Bureau, she was destined to have auspicious cranes alight around her in this life and turn the corrupt, scheming world of officialdom upside down! The scumbag she had loathed and hated in her previous life had also been reborn, and still dreamed of making up with her and r 7Reads7.3Score—Shelves
17. 417 农 The Farmer’s Doctor: The Heir’s Beloved Lucky Carp Wife 农门医女：世子独宠锦鲤妻 Demon Key妖钥Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Farming + System + transmigrate + sweet romance + spirit pets + food + ancient fantasy] After an unexpected transmigration, Lin Tian’er goes from a top medical student to a young farm girl betrothed as a child bride. Her childhood sweetheart returns victorious from war, only to take another wife and force her to become his concubine. Luckily, she has a red-envelope System to rely on! With a casual tap, she can get a storage bracelet, divine spirit pets, and beauty pills! Lin Tian’er treats the 40Reads6.7Score—Shelves
18. 418 小 The Novel: Leaving the City 小说离城 Ms An XueyueMs安雪月Two Female Leads303k WordsCompleted [A blood-red gown topples the Three Kingdoms; twin flowers in a chaotic age rewrite the history of emperors] ▲Two heroines, intense angst and political intrigue▲Empress of a chaotic age x princess of a fallen kingdom▲Three emperors, six doomed romances▲Innocence and political scheming locked in an ultimate struggle▲ If I hadn’t taken your place in the imperial selection that day, could we have lived each other’s lives? During the darkest decade of the Great Song, Mo Li and Qingcheng, twin lotus 11Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    She, a Liao woman, grew up in the Song Dynasty, fell in love with a Jin Dynasty prince, and eventually became the Empress Dowager of Western Xia. The uniqueness of the Southern Song Dynasty, the mystery of Western Xia, the legend of Empress Dowager Luo, and the past glory of the Jin Dynasty—only after reading it do you realize that everything has untold stories. The emotional storyline develops within the framework of official history, and although the ending is tragic, it is logically sound.

19. 419 女 Matriarchy: The Phoenix's Arrival Before the Four Lords 女尊：凤临四君 Ning Qingxuan, Who Likes Geng Sai Niu喜欢更赛牛的宁清璇Ancient Romance433k WordsCompleted Heroine: Xiao Zhiyue, beautiful, powerful, and tragic to the core The seventh princess of the Fenglin Dynasty. Her birth father died young, and her imperial mother despises her. She spent eighteen years in the Cold Palace with a face said to be a calamity to men. Everyone in the capital knows she's breathtakingly beautiful, yet so powerless that anyone can bully her. [Four Princes Consort Candidates Who Keep Trying to Outdo Each Other] 1. Shen Qingmo, the aloof Chief Councilor. Outwardly: "I obe 1.2kReads—Score111Shelves
20. 420 手 With Ten Spaces in Hand, the Divine Doctor's Mad Consort Can Defy Heaven 手握十大空间，神医狂妃可逆天 Yun Zibing云子冰Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + two powerful leads + face-slapping and punishing scumbags + comedy + doctor heroine] Yun Ning, a twenty-first-century poison doctor, transmigrates into the body of a useless family head. She’s mocked by everyone, schemed against by her sisters, and cheated on left and right by the scumbag Crown Prince. On top of that, a bunch of old geezers covet her position as head of the family. She takes on her relatives, turns their schemes against them, dumps the Crown Prince, and slaps h 11.3kReads9.0Score1.6kShelves
21. 421 最 The Waning Glow 最阑珊 Fu Erqi傅二七Ancient Romance240k WordsCompleted [Not a wish-fulfillment novel + neither lead is perfect + real people with real feelings] (Heir × Commandery Princess, a political marriage between two kingdoms, marriage before love, both devoted to each other, happy ending) The hero becomes a loyal puppy later on, with a world that consists only of the heroine and everyone else. The heroine is wise, noble-born, and deeply unfortunate. * She still remembered that Qixi Festival, when colorful lanterns hung high and candlelight filled the sky. Su 14Reads6.3Score—Shelves

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    The first article is exceptionally well-written, truly amazing, of very high quality, and the content is original and not clichéd. Highly recommended.

22. 422 牡 Farewell to the Phoenix Throne on a Peony Couch 牡丹榻上辞凤阙 Ning Qingxuan, Who Likes Geng Sai Niu喜欢更赛牛的宁清璇Ancient Romance211k WordsCompleted Shen Wanning had lived in the secluded depths of the Shen residence for as long as she could remember, growing up alongside her half-brother, Shen Huaijin, the chief grand secretary. He always treated her with the distance and severity of an elder brother, convinced she was the daughter of his father's mistress, hidden away in the household, a stain on the family's honor. It was only when the decree accusing the loyal of treason arrived that the truth behind the massacre of her military family w 22Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 423 谢 Empress of the Xie Family 谢家皇后 Song of the Yue People越人歌Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted In her first year in the palace, she is a Talented Lady. In her fifth, she is a Jieyu. In her tenth, she wants to become empress. As empress, she can hold on to everything she treasures and keep it from being taken away. She can protect herself and her child, and she can... stay by his side. This is a road with only one direction: take a single step back, and all will be lost. The bright yellow ceremonial parasol moves forward, and the emperor's procession slowly enters the city gate. A yellow p 9.1kReads9.2Score1.1kShelves
24. 424 穿 The Daily Life of a Laid-Back Concubine After Transmigrating 穿越之闲鱼妾室的日常 Tian Nanxing Nan天南星南Ancient Romance480k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + household and palace intrigue + no golden finger + devoted love later on] Zhang Xinian transmigrated into the body of a concubine in Prince Jing’s household. Above her was the princess consort, backed by powerful connections and ruthless in her methods. Beside her was a brainless side consort with overwhelming fighting prowess. Below her, a reborn woman and a transmigrated woman were locked in fierce competition. Zhang Xinian trembled with fear. She had no golden finger and did 105.8kReads9.4Score12.3kShelves

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    [Heart][Heart][Heart] This is the first time I've ever seen such a timid female lead, and then I got more and more hooked, and before I knew it, I finished watching it...

25. 425 兄 Elder Brother, You Mustn't 兄长不可 Ning Qingxuan, Who Likes Geng Sai Niu喜欢更赛牛的宁清璇Ancient Romance406k WordsCompleted Shen Yanci is the envy of everyone in the capital: the refined and upright heir of the Shen family, with a bright future ahead. Yet his family also takes in Su Wanqing, an orphan girl with no one to rely on. An elder's words, "Raise her by your side and treat her as your own younger sister," become an invisible shackle between them. He watches her grow from a timid little girl into a graceful young woman, cherishing and protecting her at every turn. But as they spend day after day together, he d 4.5kReads8.1Score500Shelves
26. 426 通 The Concubine-in-Waiting Is Pregnant, and the Cold, Powerful Minister Isn't So Cold Anymore 通房有孕，清冷权臣不清冷了 Lin Wanzi林丸子Ancient Romance703k WordsCompleted (Childbearing System + overachiever heroine + cool beauty brought down from her pedestal + workplace culture) After losing her job, office worker Yun Shu finds herself in ancient times as a maid in the Duke's estate, born into the household staff. Yun Shu throws her head back and laughs. She'll never have to worry about losing her job again! Her parents are both estate stewards, so she's well-connected. With a sharp eye for opportunity, Yun Shu rises through the ranks and becomes the senior m 53.6kReads8.7Score7.6kShelves

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    Absolutely must-read! I highly recommend these amazing historical romance novels! They're absolutely fantastic!!!

27. 427 桃 Ride Out to Battle, Peach Blossoms in My Wake 桃花马上请长缨 June六月Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted The short drama adaptation of June's novel, Power and Favor 3: Power and Favor in the Capital, is now available on Hongguo App. She cared for her in-laws and used her dowry to support the General's household, only for him to use his hard-won military achievements to ask for the female general's hand as his equal wife. Zhan Beiwang mocked her. “Song Xixie, do you know that your fine clothes, rich food, and glittering jewels all come from General Yi Fang and me fighting bloody battles to hold back 15kReads9.5Score5.5kShelves

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    Nice ancient novel

28. 428 凤 The Phoenix Strategy 凤策 Fifteenth of the Tenth Month拾月十五Historical597k WordsCompleted The Kunlun divine veins hold the Six Kingdoms in check, while the rules of the Divine Palace conceal deadly traps. A researcher of ancient civilizations transmigrates as Zhao Yan, a dissolute prince. With the phoenix as his wings and strategy as his blade, he rises against all odds to the throne and rules the world. 96Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    I'd recommend it; it looks pretty good.

29. 429 红 A Beauty’s Scheme for the Realm 红颜谋天下 Fifteenth of the Tenth Month拾月十五Eastern Fantasy148k WordsCompleted [Mystery]+ [Multiple Heroines]+ [No Transmigration]+ [No Golden Finger]+ [Alternate Fantasy World]+ [If It's Not Your Thing, Please Don't Complain] An imperial edict of marriage sends the icy, beautiful female general Murong Xue storming into the residence with a sword. Turmoil erupts in the Song household's rear court, while strange butterfly shadows from the Xuanming Cult appear, concealing a shocking conspiracy that could overturn the world. As one beauty after another gets drawn into the gam 63Reads—Score—Shelves
30. 430 炮 The Cannon-Fodder Maid Takes Down the Prince and Crushes His White Moonlight 炮灰丫鬟，拿捏王爷吊打白月光 The Little Match Seller买火柴的小女子Ancient Romance136k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + Wish System + The aloof prince falls for me + Taking down the scheming green tea and his unattainable first love + The heroine pursues both love and career + Both leads are each other’s one and only] After being hit by a car, Xia Qiao transmigrates into a book and becomes a lowly maid in the prince’s manor, doomed to a tragic end. The original character tried and failed to seduce the aloof prince, became a stepping stone for his beloved, and never made it past the sec 5Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 431 双 The Twin Phoenix Tribulation 双凤劫 A Straw-Cloaked Figure in the Rain一蓑烟雨Ancient Romance2.4M WordsCompleted [Two Strong Leads + Palace Intrigue + Revenge + Substitute Marriage + Love After Marriage + Woman Disguised as a Man + The Regretful Husband's Pursuit] On the eve of her twin sister's marriage into the imperial palace, she was murdered, violated, and left to die. Returning drenched in blood, Feng Jiuyan shed her armor and took her sister's place, becoming the empress of the nation. Then she went on a killing spree! The emperor had a beloved woman, so everyone assumed Feng Jiuyan would receive no 81.8kReads9.3Score8.9kShelves
32. 432 惜 Cherishing Flowers 惜花芷 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [The original novel behind the TV adaptation starring Hu Yitian and Zhang Jingyi] After keeping her talents hidden for fifteen years, Hua Zhi thought she could spend her life as a proper aristocratic young lady, living in peace. But when the Hua family’s fortunes collapse, she has no choice but to reveal her sharp edge and hold the storm-tossed household together. Being out in public becomes the norm, and so does galloping through the streets. When all else fails, she even carries a coffin on he 18.6kReads9.6Score4.2kShelves
33. 433 春 A Spring Dream Takes Me to Ancient Times: I Become a Workaholic in Dayin 春梦穿古我在大胤当卷王 Fifteenth of the Tenth Month拾月十五Historical147k WordsCompleted [Mystery]+ [Multiple Heroines]+ [Transmigration]+ [Golden Finger]+ [Alternate Fantasy World]+ [If It's Not Your Thing, Please Don't Complain] Just because he begged his goddess for a hug in a romantic dream, Lu Xiaochuan was kicked straight into a river in the Great Yin dynasty, launching his mortifying Transmigration adventure! The moment he climbs ashore, he's branded a suspect in the Witchcraft Cult case. He lets slip what he said in his sleep, then reveals the secret that he once saw a celes 45Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 434 娇 Delicate Green Tea Becomes the Beloved Darling — A Crowd-Favorite in the Shura Field 娇软绿茶变团宠，修罗场里万人迷 Little Wen Cub文崽仔Ancient Romance2.1M WordsOngoing [Male Lead Rivalry, Harem of Devoted Admirers, White Moonlight, All Male Leads Are Chaste, Dog-Blood Drama, Mary Sue Who Never Suffers] After suddenly dropping dead, Jiang Mingtang transmigrates into a book and becomes a vicious supporting character doomed to a miserable end. The System tells her that conquering her targets will earn her points. With enough points, she can not only be reborn, but also become filthy rich. Jiang Mingtang rubs her hands together, brimming with confidence, and di 87.1kReads9.2Score10.5kShelves
35. 435 幺 The Youngest Daughter, Changle 幺女长乐 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted Miss Zhu Si’s rough fighting skills have always made her the laughingstock of the capital’s noble families. In everyone else’s eyes, that’s the sort of work meant for household guards. Zhu Changle, who considers herself invincible, isn’t ashamed of it. She’s proud. Not everyone can protect their own home, but she can! And then some! She’d even turn the whole capital upside down to protect it! Don’t believe her? Try her! 18.6kReads9.5Score3kShelves
36. 436 重 Reborn Once More, I Won’t Let You Slip Away Again 重活一世，我不会再错过你了 Pure Heart, Clear Melody素心清韵Ancient Romance321k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + revenge + short story + sweet romance + devoted couple + no angst + no misunderstandings + clear plot + intelligent leads] In her previous life, Su Nuanxi was the unloved legitimate eldest daughter of the Minister of Justice’s household. Blinded for a moment, she trusted the duplicitous Third Prince, advising him and helping him ascend the throne. But the day he achieved his ambition was the day he cast her aside without mercy! In the end, she was used as a bargaining chip to secure b 127Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    I recommend this historical romance novel. The plot is clear, the characters are intelligent, there are no misunderstandings, it's not angsty, and the romance between the male and female leads is natural and sweet. Highly recommended!

37. 437 魔 Demon God, Your Pregnant Wife Has Run Away 魔神大人，夫人携孕肚出逃了 Lian Yun Xun'er恋云薰儿Fantastical Romance356k WordsCompleted [He Has to Win Her Back!!]+ [The Path of Ruthlessness]+ [Angst]+ [Later, She Has to Win Him Back!!] To complete the Path of Ruthlessness, the demon god Mo Chenyuan personally came to the Phoenix Clan to claim the heart's blood of a pure-blooded phoenix woman. He had no idea that the lowly maid pushed forward as a substitute was the very woman he had searched for over ten thousand years. He made her fall for him, took her heart's blood, and forged all her love into flames to help him overcome his 30Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 438 相 The Prime Minister’s Young Master Becomes a Bandit’s Husband 相府公子压寨夫 Ri Junjiang日均江Ancient Romance140k WordsOngoing A stunning, clear-eyed bandit queen vs. a gentle yet scheming Minister of the Left [Intense flirtation and tension + heroine aggressively pursues him + devoted to each other + career-focused leads + groveling for her forgiveness] A strong, independent heroine who wants both love and a career. Everyone is ambitious, and the seemingly cold and heartless hero just wants his beloved wife to hold him when they're alone. Li Rujiao, a bandit queen who controlled three mountain strongholds and had the w —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is amazing! A must-read! Everyone come and watch it! [Kiss emoji][Kiss emoji] It's a pure ancient Chinese romance with no cheat codes. The plot is well-developed, the male and female leads are well-developed, and the writing is superb. Welcome everyone to read it! [Kiss emoji][Kiss emoji]

39. 439 穿 Transmigrating to the Tang Dynasty: From High School Girl to Goddess Who Protects the Nation 穿越大唐：从高中女生到护国神女 Please Do Me a Favor, Blue Fatty请给我蓝胖子两个面子Ancient Romance1.6M WordsOngoing [The rating has just appeared and will rise later] No romance, with Emperor Wu. After waking from a nap, Tang Xiaoyuan landed right in front of Prince of Qin Li Shimin and Princess of Qin Zhangsun, just before the Xuanwu Gate Incident. Apart from her head being full of all kinds of web novels she'd read, the only "golden finger" she had was a polyester school uniform washed so often that it had faded white. She'd planned to lie low in a corner, eat her fill, and wait to die. Who knew that this 4.8kReads6.4Score526Shelves

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    Having transmigrated to the presence of Qin King Li Shimin, Tang Xiaoyuan only wanted to survive. Little did she know that her school uniform would be treated as a divine object, and she would be revered as a goddess by the entire court. Despite her apparent indifference, she kept doing great things that benefited the country and its people.

40. 440 宫 The Willow by the Palace Wall 宫墙柳 Dream Doll梦娃Ancient Romance166k WordsCompleted Why must the imperial consorts compete for the emperor’s favor? A smash-hit, heart-wrenching historical romance that burst onto the scene in 2019! Recommended by countless tearful readers, this unconventional palace-intrigue novel will stay with you long after you finish. In the lightest of styles, it captures everyone’s deepest regrets. In May of the year I turned fourteen, with the pagoda trees in fragrant bloom, I sat in Yong’an Palace, propping up my head as I dozed. The man’s laughter held 50.6kReads9.7Score7.4kShelves
41. 441 凤 The Phoenix Perches in the Parasol Tree: The Year the Wind and Snow Cut Off My Hair 凤栖梧桐：那年风雪断发时 Luo Anni's Story罗安妮平话Ancient Romance308k WordsOngoing I transmigrated into a novel I'd once cursed, becoming the least noticeable palace maid by the empress's side. I knew how her story ended: her hair was cut, she was sent to the Cold Palace, and she died on a snowy night. But I couldn't change anything. All I could do was stand behind her and watch her take one step after another toward that night. After the empress was gone, I climbed from the Laundry Bureau to the kitchens, from the stove to the imperial desk. I didn't compete for favor, take 10Reads—Score119Shelves

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    A time-traveling female official meets a tragic empress from a military family. There's no exhilarating feeling of defying fate; instead, there's a profound sense of helplessness. She knows the emperor's heart has already changed, and every sweet word is a lie. As the empress of the Great Liang Dynasty, her identity is a powerful constraint, making for a compelling and lasting story.

42. 442 系 The Claiming the Throne Series: Historical Romance Collection 《夺嫡》系列古言套装 Moonset月落Ancient Romance2.8M WordsCompleted [Sweet Historical Romance + Mutual Devotion + Palace Intrigue] Popular author Yueluo's trilogy of sweet romances: lighthearted and hilarious, with sweetness turned up to the max! "The Fight for the Throne": A feisty young lady who always gets even × the scheming, lovesick Ninth Prince. A laugh-out-loud, sugar-sweet battle for the throne! "Joy with You": A venomous, calculating king × a clever and decisive queen. A perfect match who will conquer the world together! "A Fine Day Bestowed upon You": 60.6kReads9.6Score6.1kShelves
43. 443 命 My Fate Was Stolen, but the Princess Awakened Her Divine Bones and Returned for Revenge 命格被夺，帝女觉醒神骨杀回来了 Lian Yun Xun'er恋云薰儿Ancient Romance448k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance + both leads are each other’s first + a war goddess reborn after severing her attachments + an aloof on the outside, passionate within, ice-cold Divine Emperor + happy ending] Feng Ruoxi never imagined that she would end her life by sacrificing her divine soul. For the sake of the Divine Realm, she burned through her phoenix fire and dragged the Demon Emperor into the Abyss of Nine Serenities. Yet the last thing she saw was the Divine Emperor Ye Xinglan, whom she had kept at 178Reads6.9Score111Shelves
44. 444 天 Even the Heavenly Dao Fears Her. How Dare You Steal Her Divine Bone? 天道都怕她，你们竟敢夺她神骨？ Sweet Honey Pomelo甜幂柚子Ancient Romance2.8M WordsOngoing A top modern military doctor suddenly transmigrates into the body of Jiu Muli, the foolish third young lady of the Duke of Zhenguo’s household, who has been slashed a thousand times and had her divine bones gouged out. The moment she opens her eyes, her brilliance blazes forth and her bloodline awakens. With the Star Soul Space at her disposal, her medical skills defy heaven, and her cultivation advances by leaps and bounds. Her hypocritical cousin, the white lotus, schemes against her? She tear 3kReads7.0Score297Shelves
45. 445 今 This Life, I Won't Fail You 今生不误君 A Big Tingting一只大婷婷Ancient Romance501k WordsCompleted [The comic adaptation of Our Past Life, No Regrets is now available | The second version, Reborn: I Won't Stand in the Way of His Ambitions, is airing at the same time] A heads-up: This is not a mindless wish-fulfillment story! It focuses on a slow, tender emotional journey of healing after being reborn. If you only want an ultra-satisfying power fantasy, you might want to think twice before starting~ [Minor spoiler warning: Don't be misled by the princess's perspective on her previous life. Wh 8.5kReads8.8Score819Shelves

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    It was so-so at first, but after reading a few more chapters, I decided to keep reading.

46. 446 行 Late in the Day 行止晚 Zhi Er织尔Ancient Romance138k WordsCompleted [Devoted love + emperor and empress + tragic palace romance] 145,000 readers gave it top ratings, and countless readers cried their way through it! The year’s breakout historical romance, a heartache readers can’t forget. A clear-eyed, sweet empress VS a proud emperor whose love never wavers. Born into the imperial family, how can everything ever go as you wish? May we remain together forever, and may I keep you safe and at peace. A gentleman’s word is his bond. In a daze, I saw the moon rise. 25.2kReads9.6Score3.3kShelves
47. 447 高 You Passed the Imperial Exams and Divorced Me? Fine, I'm Leaving. Why Are You Crying? 高中状元你休妻，我走，你哭啥？ The Legendary Cosmos传说的宇宙Ancient Romance314k WordsOngoing Transmigrate into a book, and it's hell from the start The moment Qin Ruan Zhi opens her eyes, she remembers the original owner's fate: handing over her entire dowry to fund the scumbag Ye Bingqing's studies and imperial exams. After Ye Bingqing passes the highest imperial exam, Qin Ruan Zhi is cast aside and dies miserably, while he marries the prime minister's daughter in a lavish wedding? ✨The scheming beauty teaches everyone a lesson✨ ✔️ Divorces him in court, making the top scholar 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Qin Ruanzhi, the daughter of Luzhou's richest man, was originally infatuated with the scumbag Ye Bingqing, even sponsoring his trip to the capital to take the imperial examination despite her family's objections. However, the scumbag became the top scholar and immediately turned on her, divorcing her and marrying a powerful woman. The transmigrated Qin Ruanzhi sneered: "Want to divorce me? Dream on!" She filed a lawsuit against the scumbag, not only successfully divorcing him but also ruining Ye Bingqing's reputation, making him a laughingstock. The scumbag only received a sinecure as a transport commissioner, spending his days amassing wealth and currying favor with the powerful, unaware that Qin Ruanzhi had already schemed to seize his vast fortune and connections. A storm brewed in the capital, with major cases occurring frequently. Crown Prince Xiao Yuyuan secretly assisted her, all for the sake of making her smile. But Qin Ruanzhi was focused on her career, crushing the scumbag, the powerful, and the conspiracies! She turned the tables, becoming the most dazzling and extraordinary woman in the capital! Packed with exciting moments, constant face-slapping moments, a smart female lead, and a devoted male lead—a blend of political intrigue, revenge, and sweet romance—high-energy from start to finish! [Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts]

48. 448 调 Everyone Has a Duty to Bring Out the Sweet Husband 调出娇夫人人有责 Ru Zelin入泽林Ancient Romance235k WordsCompleted Zhao Li complained that the male lead of the male-oriented novel Immortal Path, Yin Jue, was a mass murderer with warped morals. Then she woke up in the novel as the master who was fated to have her spiritual bones carved out by Yin Jue in the very first chapter. At the critical moment, the [Three Realms' Number One Delicate Flower] System bound itself to her. It demanded that she attract Yin Jue by acting delicate, seductive, and pitiful, thereby changing her fate of being killed. Zhao Li: “To 682Reads—Score172Shelves

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    🔥So what if she transmigrated into the opening sacrifice? After Zhao Li awakens and is bound to a system, she specializes in dealing with the paranoid and bloodthirsty male lead, Yin Jue. The female lead dominates the male lead throughout the entire story, making for hilarious and cathartic male-torture moments!

49. 449 绝 The Heirless Young Marquis Finally Has an Heir 绝嗣小侯爷有后了 Nian Mi惗靡Ancient Romance293k WordsOngoing [Please don't be misled by the title: the protagonist is not the young marquis! A little political intrigue + humor and comedy + clever characters] Shen Shuyu of the Grand Tutor's residence is notorious in the capital as a wicked woman. She can put on an act and play a part, is masterful in her schemes, fights for what she wants, and never lets herself suffer. She spends her days at the Xueyue Brothel, using her infamous reputation as a cover while investigating the truth behind her mother's mur 21Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Purely ancient Chinese romance, no cheat codes, highly recommended!!!

50. 450 与 With Jin Chang’an (Based on the Screen Adaptation Starring Song Yi and Cheng Lei) 与晋长安（宋轶、丞磊主演影视原著） Jiu Lu Feixiang九鹭非香Ancient Romance155k WordsCompleted The hit drama starring Song Yi and Cheng Lei is now airing! A beloved historical romance by Jiu Lu Fei Xiang! Female general vs. puppy-like boy. The child she casually picked up turns out to have two sides? A cold little gentleman by day, a loyal black knight by night. Is he a puppy turning into a wolf, and which side is the real him? A tale of love and hate between a female general and the heir of an enemy state! Li Shuang, the adopted daughter of a great general, guards the borders of the Grea 5.9kReads9.6Score957Shelves

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