Historical Romance with a Gentle, Well-Off Heroine and a General as the Hero 女主很温柔，家境也好，男主是将军的古代言情

1. 1 旺 Bringing Fortune to Her Husband and Glory to His Clan! The General's Wife Is a True Lucky Star! 旺夫！兴族！将军夫人真锦鲤！ March Sluggishness三月意懒Ancient Romance424k WordsCompleted [A dangerously unhinged, handsome and tragic general × a delicate beauty who cries at the drop of a hat; marriage first, love later + sweet romance + age gap] Cheng Yang is the Liang dynasty’s greatest general: stern, ruthless, and utterly brutal in his methods. People in court call him the “Fourth Chancellor.” Despite his outstanding military service, he is cursed with the fate of a lone star. His father and brothers are all dead, his birth mother is gravely ill, and his sister-in-law has gone 12.3kReads9.2Score1.4kShelves

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   Purely historical romance, neither time-travel nor reincarnation. A delicate, tearful beauty + a tragically strong, beautiful general destined for misfortune. Arranged marriage + sweet romance + age gap. The plot is fast-paced. The male lead is incredibly charming: "Don't even mention my chest muscles, my whole body was built for you."

2. 2 青 Green Hills Like Jade 青山似玉 Agate Squire玛瑙员外Modern Romance386k WordsCompleted (The print edition is now available) [Love after marriage, age gap, slow-burn everyday sweetness] *A gentle beauty from a family of scholars × a refined, fatherly man *A comic artist with a billion in assets × an influential Beijing aristocrat and chamber of commerce chairman Chu Shuang knew from childhood that she was promised to the Sheng family of the imperial capital, but she had never met her fiancé. Later, by a twist of fate, she moved into the Sheng residence and met her friend’s older br 134.8kReads9.5Score15.5kShelves

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   The female lead in this book is gentle!

3. 3 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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   The female lead is intelligent and resourceful, capable of fighting on the battlefield and treating patients in the inner court. The male lead is also highly intelligent, and the plot is well-paced and engaging.

4. 4 清 A Farewell to Quiet Joy 清欢辞 Wu Tong梧桐Ancient Romance96k WordsCompleted Xiao Qinghuan, daughter of the Marquis of Wuyang, was praised by everyone in Bianjing as a fine young lady from a distinguished scholarly family. She was beautiful, gentle, and charming. Before she had even come of age, countless young men from prominent families had come to ask for her hand, but she had not taken a liking to a single one. The man she loved was a peerless hero. “The young ladies in the capital are all pretty much the same, dull as dishwater. Especially the ones from scholarly fa 20.2kReads9.2Score2.1kShelves

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   Look over here! The female lead, Xiao Qinghuan, is the daughter of the Marquis of Wuyang. Born into a prestigious family, she's gentle, beautiful, and sought after by many young men from prominent families in the capital. However, [heartbroken], the Emperor betroths her to General Shen Huaijin. Well, from now on, they'll live separate lives! Hmm, Shen Huaijin is increasingly discovering the beauty of life. His life seems to have regained its color; he's started admiring flowers and plants, and enjoying snacks. This kind of life seems pretty good! 👍👍👍

5. 5 春 The Spring Oriole Sings 春莺啭 Sea Green Takes the Swan海青拿天鹅Ancient Romance319k WordsCompleted Yao Fuzhi was born into a distinguished family and mastered extraordinary medical skills from a young age. She travels far and wide in search of her uncle. To avoid drawing attention, the young woman disguises herself as a countrywoman. Following her uncle’s trail to the border, she arrives just as a plague breaks out. After Fuzhi cures the people, she encounters Gu Yun, a left general desperate to find a physician. A “witch” skilled in disguise, a miracle doctor who can cure every illness. Gu Y 1.7kReads9.0Score228Shelves

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   The female protagonist, Yao Fuzhi, was born into a prestigious family but lost both her parents at a young age. She was raised by her uncle and studied pharmacology under the tutelage of Baishi Sanren. After losing contact with her uncle, she traveled to the border to search for him, where she met the male protagonist and the second male lead, thus beginning their story. The three male characters are also quite memorable; they all have feelings for the female protagonist. One bravely confesses his love and wins her heart; one adheres to gentlemanly conduct and is a step too late; and one realizes his feelings too late and regrets missing out.

6. 6 逼 You Force Me to Marry the Regent? I'm Pregnant, and the Crown Prince Has Gone Mad 逼我嫁摄政王？我有孕太子疯了 A Merfolk in the Northern Sea北冥有鲛Ancient Romance301k WordsCompleted Marriage first, love later (sweet romance) + long-planned pursuit + domineering CEO + he pursues her + second male lead pursues his wife + elder brother steals younger brother’s wife + intense push and pull + wins her heart and her body + both virgins + happy ending + legitimate daughter + prince and princess consort + crown prince + struggle for the throne When the plum blossoms were in bloom, Crown Prince Xiao Jingyuan promised Shen Jinghong that once her father and brothers returned victorio 2.1kReads8.2Score185Shelves

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   The female lead is the legitimate daughter of a military family and is the designated crown princess. The male lead has been plotting for a long time and later becomes the regent. It's a sweet and doting story with no angst.

7. 7 将 The General's Wife Is Not to Be Trifled With 将军夫人惹不得 Moon Tu月荼Ancient Romance2.7M WordsCompleted Shen Wan, an award-winning lawyer who had just won a divorce case, transmigrated on a flight to Bali. She found herself in the body of a general's wife with the same name, who had taken her own life by jumping into the water after her husband married a second wife. At first, all she wanted was to nurse herself back to health, make some plans, divorce the scumbag, and live a carefree life on her own. But his scheming new wife just had to provoke her, while her predecessor's two ungrateful childre 936Reads8.5Score534Shelves

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   General Song and Miss Lin are truly a perfect match! General Song is handsome and imposing, while Miss Lin is beautiful, gentle, and generous. In contrast, the general's wife… Liu Cheng glanced at Shen Wan out of the corner of his eye, a look of disdain in his eyes.

8. 8 娇 A Beloved Wife Blessed with a Thousand Fortunes 娇妻万福 Rose Xiaoxiao蔷薇晓晓Ancient Romance686k WordsCompleted Shi Jinxiu is the daughter of the Changxing Marquis’s household in the capital, but her father is only a concubine-born son. Her branch of the family has no standing in the household at all. A few days ago, Shi Jinxiu had a dream, a dream that showed her entire life. In it, she was deceived by her third aunt, Madam Lu, and married off to the foolish nephew of her eldest aunt, Madam Li. She met a tragic end. One is a living King of Hell, feared by all; the other is an unremarkable girl reborn fro 1.1kReads8.9Score103Shelves
9. 9 权 The Beloved and Fearless Wife 权宠悍妻 June六月Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted The AI live-action comic drama The General’s Brother, Whom I Married After Being Reborn, is now streaming on the Hongguo App. The short drama based on the novel of the same name, Beloved Fierce Wife, is also streaming on Hongguo! The legitimate daughter of a duke’s mansion marries a general and helps him become a celebrated commander, only to be despised by her husband and mother-in-law. While she is pregnant, he dotes on his concubine, claims she is a bringer of bad luck, cuts open her belly to 7kReads9.0Score1.6kShelves
10. 10 宠 Pampered by Marriage 宠嫁 Bai Yu白羽Ancient Romance6.0M WordsCompleted The lofty Prince Regent says, “My princess consort is from the countryside and hasn’t seen much of the world. Don’t bully her!” The refined ladies whose thunder the princess consort has stolen tremble with rage. “We did bully her, so why are we the ones who ended up humiliated?” The handsome, elegant Prince Regent says again, “My princess consort can’t count. She doesn’t even know what an abacus is. How could she possibly make money?” The merchants whose assets the princess consort has acquired 757Reads8.8Score117Shelves
11. 11 王 The Princess Is Too Much for the Prince to Handle 王妃太皮了，王爷表示管不了 Yin Sheng音声Ancient Romance906k WordsCompleted Strict husband + strict older brother + transmigration + palace intrigue and household drama + historical romance Modern heiress Xia Yiyi is drinking at a bar with her two college best friends when an accident sends her inexplicably transmigrating into the body of Su Yiyi, the troublemaking Princess Consort of Prince Rui. She is the youngest legitimate daughter of a great general, and her personality is exactly the same as Xia Yiyi’s: a born troublemaker! She runs away from home and gets into a 9.3kReads7.6Score988Shelves
12. 12 海 Begonia Blossoms: The General's Wife Is Reborn and Goes on a Rampage 海棠笑：将军夫人重生她杀疯了 I Eat Grapes Without Spitting Out the Skins吃葡萄就是不吐皮Ancient Romance350k WordsCompleted A cold-faced, devoted general and a clever, gentle legitimate daughter I, Shen Zhiyu, died once. I burned in the flames, the pain searing to the bone. Only as I lay dying did I learn that the woman kneeling and crying over me was the enemy who had abducted me and drained my blood. My true identity was the Duke's Estate's legitimate daughter, switched at birth and kept from her family for fifteen years! When I opened my eyes again, Heaven had given me another chance at life. In this life, weari 754Reads—Score104Shelves

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    After their rebirth, the two lived a life of loving companionship without regrets.

13. 13 虐 Tortured into a Locked Love 虐锁清欢 Already Exists 11已存在的11Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Leng Qinghuan was forced to marry the notorious Prince Yan. But she wasn't some naive, helpless girl. Crying and accepting her fate just wasn't in Leng Qinghuan's nature. She seized every opportunity, with the courage to burn her bridges, fought scheming women, fought the empress, opened shops, learned to solve cases, and more... Through her words and deeds, she proved herself. The woman Prince Yan had once sneered at ultimately became someone far beyond his reach! 274Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The story unfolds layer by layer. An unintentional misunderstanding leads Ning Zechen to despise the woman before him, while Qinghuan, who clearly believes the Crown Prince is her true match, reluctantly accepts the marriage. Humiliation on their wedding night, the machinations of a scheming concubine, and the Empress's suppression—all these setbacks befall Qinghuan. For herself and her family, Qinghuan refuses to accept her fate. Her composure, her strategy, her courage, and her kindness reveal a different side of her to the murderous Ning Zechen. The two navigate a series of injustices, unraveling the mystery and seemingly seeing a different side of each other. They face life-or-death situations together, as if destiny has bound them together... But reality is always full of surprises. If they can't be husband and wife, then they'll be allies! Without love, is there no harm?

14. 14 大 The Court of Judicial Review’s Daily Life Spoiling His Wife 大理寺卿的宠妻日常 Su Xingge苏行歌Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted Everyone in the capital thought Gu Jiu would be a thorn in Qin Zheng's heart, until they witnessed how indulgently the Heir doted on his wife. Then they realized she was no thorn at all: she was the apple of his eye. After being reborn, Gu Jiu swore to protect her beloved family and loyal servants, deal with the rotten and vile, and divorce her husband. She got her wish on the first two counts. As for the third... Qin Zheng: The wind's too loud. Say that again. Gu Jiu watched his fingers s 695Reads8.6Score118Shelves

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    These are all of them!! The first one, after their feelings for each other in this life are revealed, there's no angst along the way. The second book is a very sweet and relatable romance novel.

15. 15 朕 My Beloved Ugly Girl, Please Take Care of Me 朕心爱的丑姑娘，请多指教 A Single Taste of Longing一味相思Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted Her fiancé went from being a pampered crown prince to a paralyzed man on the brink of death. The proud noblewoman slit her own throat, leaving behind a luckless maid with a disfigured face, who was forced into the bridal sedan chair. “You’re paralyzed, and I’m ugly. We’re even, so neither of us gets to complain about the other.” At their first meeting, she put on a brave face and acted haughty. ... “Please guide me for the rest of my life.” Years later, the man who had once been half-dead walked 8.5kReads9.1Score912Shelves
16. 16 小 The Bittersweet Rise of a Little Beggar to Her Royal Highness 小乞丐升职公主殿下的一路心酸史 Wuting Mountain雾亭山Ancient Romance243k WordsCompleted [Pure historical romance, no golden finger, no transmigration] [Strong female lead and strong male lead] [A princess from the dying dynasty, skilled in both medicine and poison, plus a cool yet gentle male lead] There is both sweetness and angst, with a serious, political-intrigue-focused plot. The story is about building a career, with plenty of detail and loose ends that will be tied up. One-on-one romance, both leads are devoted to each other, and there are no third parties. Read without worr 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A gentle, rational, and innocent-looking female lead, and a gentle, aloof, and otherworldly male lead. The female lead is a princess of the last dynasty, and the male lead is a young master from a noble family.

17. 17 卿 Where Qingyun Meets 卿云见 Little Breeze, Clear Moon小风霁月Ancient Romance205k WordsCompleted Just after she transmigrates, her husband nearly destroys her body to cover up his crime. After barely escaping with her life, she finds that the one who helped her was her husband's younger brother. Is it a political scheme or a transaction? Each takes what they need and relies on their own abilities. How can she carve out a life of her own in this world? 76Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist is quick-witted, intelligent, and insightful, with strong moral principles. Even after transmigrating to ancient times, she adheres to the principle that since she's already there, forcing things won't help, so she accepts it and goes with the flow. Standing tall in this new world, she uses her intelligence and decisiveness to find love and live a vibrant life.

18. 18 邪 The Wicked Prince's Beloved Princess 邪王溺宠俏王妃 Fragrance生香Ancient Romance999k WordsCompleted After transmigrating, she became the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Yang's household: a domineering, arrogant woman infamous for her wicked reputation! And things got even worse: she had lost her virginity! Her half-sister was a hypocrite, and her fiancé was a womanizer! She took a deep breath. No matter, she could tear them apart and kick them to the curb! But could someone explain why this man had come looking for her, claiming she had forced herself on him? She had only used him in an 114Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    This is really good, it's an ancient Chinese romance, including palace intrigue and domestic power struggles. I've already rewatched it twice 😢 In one fell swoop, she transmigrated and became the arrogant and infamous eldest daughter of the Marquis of Yang! Worse still, she'd lost her virginity! Her half-sister was hypocritical, and her fiancé was a philanderer! She took a deep breath, no problem, she'd tear them apart and kick them to the curb! But, who could tell her about this man who came to her door claiming she'd forced herself on him?! She insisted she'd only used him in an emergency and had no intention of taking responsibility! The cunning and ruthless king, with a fox-like nature, offered himself up, smiling indulgently, "Since you don't want to take responsibility for me, fine, an eye for an eye, let me take it back!"

19. 19 讨 I’m Marrying a Handsome, Tragic General 讨个美强惨将军当相公 Zhuo Hua琢华Ancient Romance421k WordsCompleted A historical romance that torments the hero physically and emotionally. He will go blind later in the story. A palace drama set in ancient times. [A Handsome, Tragic General VS A Tavern Owner with a Complicated Past] The first half takes place in the martial world (the first three sections), and the second half in the imperial court (the last four sections). Xu Tingyu (Xu Li): Marquis of Anyuan, the Great Jing war god. A handsome, tragic, scheming general. Meng Junning: A cool-headed, clever tav 107Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    The romance between the male and female leads develops gradually; the male lead is a gentle, handsome, strong, and tragic general.

20. 20 回 After Returning to the Capital, the Young General Who Guards the Nation Fell for Me at First Sight 回京后，镇国少将军对我一见钟情 Kun Yi坤仪Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Historical romance, one-on-one, sweet and doting with no angst, both leads are natives of this world] General Chu was handsome and stern, from a good family, and excelled in both letters and martial arts. He was nearly twenty and still unmarried. After returning to the capital victorious, his marriage was promptly put on the agenda. Just then, a young woman appeared by his side. Once he realized how he felt, the decisive General Chu immediately made up his mind: It had to be her. The third youn 2.3kReads8.6Score249Shelves

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    These are all of them!! The first one is about local people and local life. The second book lacks self-reliant and independent figures. The third book tells the story of a scumbag boyfriend and a naive woman who harmed another body that was reborn 20 years later.

21. 21 将 The General's Wife Is Sweet and Sassy 将军夫人娇又飒 Autumn Grows Deep秋意重Ancient Romance2.2M WordsCompleted Years after Jiang Mingjiao, a beautiful but foolish woman in her past life, died, she was reborn on the very day she was granted a marriage by imperial decree. Married off to a cripple? What cripple? He was the great general who had loved her all his life, spent his days alone for her, and asked only to be buried beside her after death. A wicked younger sister stands in her way? Kill her! A rotten man comes chasing after her? Get lost! A scheming aunt tries to harm her? Destroy her! This time, s 125Reads8.7Score—Shelves
22. 22 毒 The Poisonously Pampered Little Schemer 毒宠小谋妃 Nanbian A Zi南边阿籽Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted She helped him win the succession struggle, only for him to frame her and bring disaster upon her family. Reborn twenty years later, she finds that everything has changed beyond recognition. Her enemy has taken the throne, wields immense power, and is riding high, while she has been reduced to an orphan with no parents, suffering at every turn. Watching coldly as people scheme and plot in front of her, Ji Yanning smiles faintly. “You have no idea what true power is!” 1.8kReads8.8Score212Shelves
23. 23 瑾 Madam Jinning 瑾宁夫人 Qi Ran Liuli七媣琉璃Ancient Romance2.9M WordsCompleted Meng Jinning wasn't exactly the laid-back type, but she understood the principle of not bothering others unless they bothered her first. She also knew that being a stepmother was no easy task. She figured the children's maternal relatives and their own father could take care of them, and the most she could do was turn a blind eye. She never expected that, even though she had no intention of meddling, someone else would insist on dragging her into their business. 309Reads7.7Score105Shelves

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    These are all of them!! The first one, the inner thoughts of the orphaned girl living under someone else's roof are described very well. The second book argues that being reborn is no easy feat, so one should live life to the fullest, living freely and unrestrainedly. The third book—I love its decisive and ruthless approach, its hatred of evil! It's so satisfying!

24. 24 娇 The Delicate Legitimate Daughter Falls into the General's Loving Embrace 娇软嫡女陷入将军温柔乡 Bingzi ya饼子yaAncient Romance251k WordsOngoing Dedicated to giving everyone a perfect ending. Perhaps each person’s life has already been planned out from the moment they are born. After Xu Ruoli married Shen Zhan, she experienced a kind of love unlike anything in their era. She thought the seemingly carefree young general had given her all his tenderness and thoughtfulness. In an age when women were expected to support their husbands and raise children, Shen Zhan led her beyond the high walls of their mansion. She experienced all kinds of l 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's absolutely fantastic, highly recommended for mystery/thriller fans.

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