Looking for High-Quality Historical Novels 求高质量的古代小说

1. 851 替 A Substitute Bride Sent into Exile: I Keep My Unhinged War God Alive by Watching Ads 替嫁流放，我靠看广告养疯批战神 Strawberry Isn't a Strawberry草莓不是草莓Ancient Romance101k WordsOngoing [Transmigration + frontier life + System + farming + socially anxious heroine] From the start, she’s forced into a substitute marriage and exile, with a husband who’s supposedly a former-dynasty demon, his martial meridians completely ruined and a reputation for killing without blinking? The socially anxious homebody Yun Qingzhou is at a loss, only daring to hide in a corner and tremble. The escorting officials take a lecherous interest in her. “Pretty girl, come warm my bed!” Terrified, she div —Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The male lead is ruthless in battle, but instantly switches to gentle mode when he sees the female lead. When the enemy army is pressing in, he will even cover the female lead's eyes to prevent her from seeing the horrific scenes. Revenge becomes secondary; protecting his wife is his top priority. Who could resist such a crazy, loyal dog?

2. 852 反 The Villain's Three-and-a-Half-Year-Old: If Dad Won't Rebel, I'll Do It 反派幼崽三岁半，爹不造反我来干 The Moon Falls into a Dream月亮跌入梦Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Adored by everyone + feel-good power fantasy + gloomy antagonist gets remade into a doting dad + daughter sweet-talks her villain father into spoiling her + female supporting character has a System] Wen Ruan was an evil villain who dreamed of ruling the world. The good news: she transmigrated as the three-and-a-half-year-old biological daughter of Qin Jiuzhou, the ultimate villain. The bad news: she’d landed in the epilogue, where the gloomy villain who could crush the heavens and earth had los 32.5kReads8.9Score3.9k14d adds

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   Beloved by the group, villain, time travel

3. 853 怎 How Can Anyone Resist Her Soft, Sweet Charm? 怎敌她娇软可人 Seven-Seven in a Box成盒的七七Ancient Romance953k WordsCompleted Everyone in the capital knew that the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Zhenbei was as beautiful as a celestial maiden, the most stunning woman in the city. But she made the wrong choice and married the heir of the Ning family, only to see her family destroyed. Even her corpse wasn't retrieved until much later, by which time it had already begun to rot. Her soul drifted with nowhere to rest. Reborn, Tang Ru began tormenting the scheming white lotus and punishing the scoundrel, making quite a 529Reads8.9Score10014d adds

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   [Sending a heart] Both leads are virgins, the female lead is reborn for revenge. Don't be fooled by the title; the female lead is adorable, and the male leads and supporting characters are all deeply devoted!!! The author's writing is delicate, capturing the subtlety and restraint of ancient times in a way that makes your heart flutter. The sweetness between the male and female leads, despite the constraints of feudalism, cannot be hidden at all. Highly recommended! "Under the whole heaven, all things are like dust, only you are the pearl in my heart. In this life, I will never betray her." [Crying][crying]

4. 854 家 Who Gets It, Guys? The First Emperor Snatched My System 家人们谁懂啊，系统被始皇截胡了 Endless Journey迢迢不休Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Main story has no romance, and is set in an alternate Great Qin. Not everything is historical: a mix of history and comedy] "The final bonus chapter is for readers' satisfaction and has a hint of romance. If that bothers you, feel free to skip it" Good news: Li Jiang transmigrates to the Qin dynasty and gets to see her idol in person. At last, she lays eyes on the legendary ancestor, nearly two meters tall, with thick brows and big eyes. She gets to watch the First Emperor unify the Six Kingdom 26.1kReads9.4Score3.9k14d adds
5. 855 三 The Three-Year-Old Retired Emperor: While the Emperor Sharpens His Blade, I Drink My Milk 三岁太上皇：皇上磨刀我负责喝奶 Knowing and Harmony识与和Ancient Romance800k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a Book + Mind Reading + Beloved by All + Adorable Baby + Power Fantasy] Shi Yun transmigrated into a book. She was made the empress dowager as soon as she was born. The emperor, empress, princes, royal relatives, and court officials all had to treat her with the utmost respect. Though the little empress dowager was young, she had incredible powers! Even the emperor looked like a mere lackey standing beside her. Drought? She said, “Let it rain.” And rain fell from the sky, givi 408Reads7.7Score10114d adds

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   ✨She was made Empress Dowager right after birth. Whether it was the Emperor, Empress, princes, imperial relatives, or court officials, everyone had to treat her with utmost respect. Such a young woman, yet so capable. [Stunned] Drought? She said, "Let it rain!" And then, rain fell, the people had water to drink, and the land could be cultivated. [Stunned] Locust plague? She said, "Birds, come quickly and eat the locusts!" And then, countless birds flew out, caught the locusts, and ate them all. The locusts were gone, and the disaster was resolved. [Stunned] Father paralyzed? She said, "Father's legs will heal quickly!" And then, Father could stand up, no longer in a wheelchair, and was like a normal person. [Facepalm] The national treasury is empty? She knocked on a broken bowl and went to the residences of corrupt officials. And then, the corrupt officials rushed to hand over their silver.

6. 856 一 A Scholar of Humble Origins 一品寒士 Lu Mingye鹿鸣野Historical2.2M WordsCompleted Transmigrating to ancient times, he becomes an impoverished scholar? His home is bare, but he has a beautiful wife! No worries. He can farm, do business, and wage war. Making money couldn’t be easier. The court is in turmoil, and the times are chaotic. Even out in the countryside, he is still a powerful warlord in his own right. He guards the borders and puts down unrest. I am a humble scholar of the highest rank. 370Reads5.9Score—14d adds

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   The content is rich, the theme is novel, and most importantly, it features a male protagonist. In that era of male dominance, male-centric storylines are particularly interesting—allowing for a stable career and a romantic relationship in one's spare time. [Laughs][laughs][laughs]

7. 857 京 The Female Marquis of Jingmen 京门女侯爷 Many Blessings福多多Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Woman Disguised as a Man + Frenemies] As a child, Du Xian, the young heir of the Pingzhang Marquis household, was a fearless little terror. He was even bold enough to pull the beard of his maternal uncle, Emperor Longyu. But there was one person he never picked on: Murong Ruyu, heir to the neighboring Changle Marquis household. When people asked why he was so protective of Murong Ruyu, the young heir Du Xian said with a bashful look, “Because Young Master Murong is so beautiful!” As an adult, D 21Reads—Score1114d adds
8. 858 我 I Made My Fortune Hunting in the Mountains 我靠赶山发家致富 Pomegranate Loves Sweet Potatoes石榴爱番薯Ancient Romance334k WordsCompleted [Famine years + family darling + System + opening a shop in ancient times] Ding Xiaozi was a career professional until she unexpectedly transmigrated into the body of a six-year-old girl in ancient times. With no parents, she and her three siblings are alone and helpless. Their eldest brother is only nine. The family is so poor that they can barely scrape by, and creditors come knocking every few days to demand repayment! She’s been handed the role of “child in charge of the family.” How can she 173Reads8.9Score—14d adds

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   I absolutely love this ancient Chinese shop-opening reincarnation novel! It shows how a system and wisdom can lead to immense wealth – something others can only envy! It's easy to get hooked on, full of creative comebacks, and the writing is incredibly imaginative and engaging!

9. 859 三 Three Kingdoms: My Father Is Lü Bu 三国之家父吕布 A Youth with Cool Traces凉痕少年Historical412k WordsOngoing Transmigration is as inexplicable as a bow on the front of a pair of underwear… A working stiff is caught in an airplane accident and falls unconscious, only to be choked awake by a bowl of urine. He discovers that his soul has transmigrated into the body of a Qiang herdsman boy in the late Eastern Han. At first, he plans to use his little knowledge of history to contend for the world. But as the plot takes one unexpected turn after another, even the time-traveling tumbler shrimp shows up. Then 635Reads9.2Score—14d adds

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   High quality, worthy of being deified

10. 860 以 Fight Violence with Violence: From Tyrant to Emperor for the Ages 以暴制暴，从暴君杀成千古一帝 Red Moon Fish赤月鱼Historical364k WordsOngoing [Alternate History + No System + Emperor's Rise + Decisive and Ruthless + Multiple Heroines + Plenty of Heartbreak] Transmigrated to Great Qian, with a court full of treacherous officials, the Rong tribes invading from the south, and the empire on the brink of collapse. Facing this disastrous start, Qin Xuan says, “Don't panic. Just watch as I, Your Majesty, fight my way to peace across the land and everlasting prosperity!” 268Reads9.0Score—14d adds

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    Transmigrating to the highest power in the Great Qian Dynasty, the protagonist finds the entire court corrupt and treacherous, the nation in peril, and besieged on all sides. His ruthless methods attract a gathering of heroes, leading him to conquer battlefields, reclaim lost territories, and engage in infighting with powerful ministers!

11. 861 极 The Ultimate Useless Crown Prince 极品废太子 Big Ape派大猩Historical1.5M WordsCompleted He transmigrates and becomes the crown prince of the Great Chu dynasty. Right from the start, Chu Yun is targeted by a conspiracy and an assassination attempt. Within the court, internal strife erupts and conflict rages without end. The crown prince's position is constantly in jeopardy. Beyond the court, enemies close in from all sides, the nation is in dire straits, and the realm teeters on the brink of disaster. Armed with the perspective and knowledge he gained in his previous life, Chu Yun e 510Reads6.7Score—14d adds
12. 862 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. 25.7kReads9.6Score3.3k14d adds

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    Highly recommend! There are three stories in total, and each one is wonderful. Trust me, ladies!

13. 863 奉 After Pacifying the Jingnan Rebellion, I Opened a Tavern in the Ming Dynasty 奉天靖难后，我在大明开酒馆 Blue-Sky Iced Milk蓝天冰牛奶Historical1.4M WordsCompleted In the fourth year of the Jianwen reign, Chen Yu transmigrated into the past and inherited a neglected tavern from his family. The tavern had only one regular customer, a man called Lao Zhu. He came by often, and every time he did, he asked Chen Yu questions about governing the country, such as matters of people’s livelihoods, or else he would suddenly ask: “What kind of person do you think the current emperor is?” “Do you think Zheng He’s voyages to the Western Ocean can make the Ming dynasty p 12.1kReads8.2Score67814d adds

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    He became a tavern owner, and Zhu Di, who had just become emperor, became his guest. He offered advice and led the Ming Dynasty to colonize the world.

14. 864 我 I Thrive in Ancient Times Thanks to a Chat Group! 我靠聊天群在古代风生水起！ AYA-chanAYA酱Ancient Romance457k WordsCompleted History records that the daughter of the Mi family was a wicked consort who brought ruin to the country, and the Jin state fell. Mi Li always thought of herself as a wicked consort, but when she opened her eyes, she found herself a peasant girl named Lin Erya, born into a family so poor they could barely scrape by. Her beautiful face was gone. Everything was gone. Mi Li: I'd rather be dead. I'd rather go to the underworld. Perhaps Heaven couldn't bear to see her suffer, so it gave her a golden 97Reads8.7Score—14d adds

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    Absolutely fantastic!!!

15. 865 惜 Cherished Niao 惜嫋 Huo Sheng霍笙Ancient Romance269k WordsCompleted [Ensemble cast of women in ancient times + growth through hardship + transmigration + mutual devotion + happy ending] Does anyone remember? In the Huai River region, there once lived a group of women who were beautiful, gentle, and skilled in music, dance, calligraphy, and painting, yet whose fates were full of hardship. Chu Xia transmigrates from the modern world to an unnamed dynasty and is raised in a great mansion. Caught in the schemes of a salt merchant’s household and the ups and downs al 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book is amazing! The beginning is like a farming story, but later the male and female leads become like Mr. & Mrs. Smith – it's quite heart-wrenching, and the second female lead's suicide is also very sad. The Yangzhou chapter is also worth reading, because the female lead's identity is somewhat special. Finally, it has a happy ending.

16. 866 劳 My Entire Clan Is Right Here! Come and Kill Us, You Dog Emperor! 劳资九族就在这！狗皇帝你来砍！ The Invincible Big Monkey无敌大吗喽Historical631k WordsOngoing Cao Hua spent his whole life working hard without ever achieving financial freedom. After dying unexpectedly while saving someone, he is reborn as the head of a minor clan at the end of the Great Qing Dynasty. He thinks he'll have to spend the rest of his life in this backward ancient era, but then he suddenly awakens the [Clan Members Keep Chopping] System. Every time a clan member dies, he can randomly exchange them for a modern item. If his entire clan is executed, he can return to his old wo 232Reads7.4Score10614d adds

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    ## This clan leader is incredibly kind, loves playing with his clansmen while constantly killing others. He transmigrates into the body of a minor clan leader, eager to conquer, his mind filled with grand ambitions and dreams of becoming a king or general. Cao Hua transmigrates into the body of the leader of a dilapidated clan on the border of the Qing Kingdom. He feels nothing, even a little like crying—this remote, impoverished place doesn't even have a decent road, how can he talk about conquering? He just wants to go home! Back to that world with air conditioning, takeout, and familiar flavors. Thus, this most "Buddhist" clan leader in history begins his reverse-engineering journey. The clan elders eagerly await his leadership in reclaiming the land? Cao Hua silently flips through the yellowed clan genealogy, his sharp eyes scanning each name, calculating in his mind: "Which unlucky soul looks like a scapegoat… oh no, I mean 'successor'?" The clansmen are fired up, ready to fight to the death for the clan's glory? Cao Hua, however, is pondering how to "reasonably" reduce the clan's size, euphemistically calling it "structural optimization" and "lightening the load." He shut himself in, his gaze fixed intently on the family ledgers, more focused than when studying profound martial arts techniques, all in an effort to find the fastest, most legal way to disband the clan. The entire clan trembled: Was this new patriarch's way of showing care for his people a little too hardcore? What happened to the supposed familial love? This was clearly a "clan-slashing" tactic! Could Cao Hua's bizarre actions really carve out a path home?

17. 867 开 From the Start: The Senior Is Refined into a Beauty-Preserving Pill by the Female Senior 开局：学长被学姐炼化成保颜丹 The Sincere Little White Dragon情真意切的小白龙Eastern Fantasy126k WordsOngoing Fang Chang was still sorting books in the library. Then he heard someone shout from behind, “Junior!” Usually, the wooden Senior Brother Xiao wouldn’t even manage to say, “This is agony!” But he was refined into a single Youth-Retaining Pill. (Cultivation novel) (The protagonist’s personality is realistic; things get satisfying later.) —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Here they come! I have to recommend these two novels. The first one, well, it's written in a very fantastical style, yet it feels very realistic. The second one, needless to say, is very professional and incredibly addictive.

18. 868 攻 Winning Over the Young Lord of Miaojiang 攻略苗疆少主 Running Peach奔跑的桃子Ancient Romance509k WordsCompleted Chu He transmigrates into a book. [The villain will kill the male lead, cripple the female lead, and then commit suicide out of hatred for the world. This world is about to collapse, and your mission is to save it.] The lousy System vanishes after assigning the mission. Before Chu He can even figure out what to do, she is kidnapped to Miaojiang, where she becomes the perfect mother Gu for the medicine people to cultivate their Gu. Medicine people aren’t human and have no memories of their past. 144.2kReads9.5Score14.6k14d adds

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    A historical romance novel. The female protagonist transmigrates to ancient times with an unreliable system that disappears after issuing missions. In a moment of carelessness to survive, she gets herself into trouble and ends up owing the original novel's main antagonist (the male protagonist) a little treasure. Thus begins her journey to repay this debt, hahaha! By the time the system reappears, it's too late! [Laughs][laughs] Both characters are virgins, it's super interesting, and quite good! 👍👍 [Sparrow's Masterpiece]

19. 869 婚 Murderous Marriage 婚杀 Freshly Squeezed Watermelon Juice鲜榨西瓜汁Ancient Romance8k WordsCompleted Murderous Marriage —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    No romance, female protagonist's satisfying novel

20. 870 寒 The Imperial Exam Routine of a Poor Butcher's Son 寒门屠户之子的科举日常 Diki DaddyDiki粑粑Historical3.4M WordsOngoing The Wang butcher family is full of burly men, all tall, broad, and muscular, like a whole den of reincarnated black bears! But their youngest son, Wang Sanniu, is the odd one out: frail, delicate, and liable to fall over in a breeze. Standing beside his family, he looks like a little fox that wandered into a bear’s den. Butchering pigs? The moment pig’s blood splashes over him, he faints! Farming? The hoe is taller than he is! With the family fearing he’ll become a good-for-nothing, his mother m 184.1kReads9.0Score23.4k14d adds

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    Transmigrating to another world, the protagonist's mysterious past intertwines with a fog-like truth. Amidst the chaos, the protagonist searches for their origins, filled with suspense and gripping plot twists, each step concealing a secret that keeps the reader engrossed.

21. 871 刑 The Ministry of Justice Promotion Diaries 刑部升职记 Tangerine Peel and Red Dates陈皮红枣Mystery670k WordsCompleted The story of a hopeless intern lawyer who plays the fool to fool the wise, gradually becoming a major figure in the Ministry of Justice. A collection of short ancient-era mysteries, with a quiet, everyday romance. No golden finger, no wish fulfillment, just mysteries and a little romantic interaction. 6.6kReads9.3Score91814d adds

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    A trainee lawyer, the eldest daughter of a wealthy family, whose father is imprisoned, solves cases to save him, and later, feigns weakness to outwit the powerful and rises through the ranks in the Ministry of Justice.

22. 872 大 Great Tang: If You Won’t Rebel, Father, Then I Will! 大唐：父亲您不造反，我造反！ Darn Spider扑街蜘蛛呀Historical2.5M WordsOngoing [Ruthless and decisive]+ [Golden finger]+ [Conquest and expansion]+ [Industrial Revolution]+ [Age of Discovery] Also known as The Crown Prince Should Stop Competing, the Tang Dynasty Already Has Nine Dragons in One Court, Tang Dynasty: Father, You’re This Old, How Can You Still Sleep?, and I, Li Chengqian, the Steadiest Crown Prince in History. He transmigrates to a parallel Tang Dynasty and becomes Li Chengqian, still the heir of the Prince of Qin’s household. Faced with Li Shimin’s indecision, 12.3kReads8.6Score75314d adds

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    The plot development was exactly what I wanted, but I was truly stunned when I saw what the protagonist had gone through.

23. 873 苟 Biding My Time in the General's Manor 苟在将军府 w Ziwuw子乌Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Xia Heng transmigrated into a romance novel she had once relentlessly mocked. Then she discovered that The lovesick heroine had a fortune at her fingertips! The unhinged hero had secured the throne! The background male character was unbeatable! And Xia Heng herself, a sacrificial extra who was supposed to die from the start, was constantly testing the limits of the main cast! Xia Heng: Thanks for asking. I just want to stay alive! 12.4kReads9.0Score97614d adds

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    It's a really good show, a bit funny. The male lead is a general, and the female lead was almost scared to death when she first transmigrated. The male lead is killing assassins, and the female lead has a system and owns a shop. It's really good.

24. 874 科 Imperial Exam Triumph: The Strongest Female Grand Secretary 科举逆袭：最强女首辅 Dressed in Splendor宝妆成Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted After finally becoming the first female heir in her family, she opens her eyes and finds herself back before the revolution. Her father is dead from the start, leaving her with a frail mother and three beautiful older sisters. She is the only son who can carry on the Cheng family line... Cheng Qing looks down at her slightly developed chest, wondering what on earth went wrong. Surrounded by scheming wolves, Cheng Qing, now with a new soul in her body, sets herself two small goals: First, keep pr 8.2kReads9.5Score1.3k14d adds

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    Of all the ancient romance novels, these four are my current favorites, averaging 9.75 Points.

25. 875 重 Reborn: The Powerful Minister Became My New Husband 重生后，权臣成了我的冲喜小夫郎 Clothes and Candy衣糖Ancient Romance224k WordsCompleted [Reborn legitimate daughter vs. scheming power broker · Household intrigue · Both are each other’s first and only] Shu Nanqin, daughter of the governor of Qingzhou, has a script for her reborn life in hand. From the start, she goes looking for the man she loved in her previous life, and is locked in a fierce battle with a scumbag and a vile woman. Then a shy young husband suddenly appears before her. “My lady, I’ve come to bring you good fortune through marriage.” Shu Nanqin: “What a nuisance!” 11Reads8.0Score—14d adds

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    I highly recommend this light female-dominated novel. The female lead initially needs a "lucky charm" husband to bring her good fortune, but unexpectedly, the husband is switched at birth by the male lead, who is actually a powerful minister. As the male lead's disguise is gradually revealed, it turns out the husband is actually a powerful official. It's incredibly sweet from beginning to end, a light female-dominated story, definitely a great read.

26. 876 寄 Sending My Longing 【寄相思】 Xiao Xiao筱翛Ancient Romance252k WordsOngoing [Political intrigue + revenge + ensemble cast + slow burn] [Coming-of-age protagonist] Note: The plot starts slowly, but picks up later. You can start reading from the later chapters. A sickly young princess who can love men or women and charm either, the sole survivor of her clan, clings to life for the sake of revenge. Alone, she throws herself into the game and stirs up a storm. On her road to revenge, she is alone. She becomes a pawn, then the one moving the pieces. She meets friends she can —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This novel is a must-read; you won't regret it. Take your time reading it, and you'll get more and more hooked. Trust me, it's really good.

27. 877 穿 After Becoming the Vice Minister’s Son, I Work Myself to the Bone at Court 穿成侍郎之子后我在朝堂卷生卷死 Moonlight on the Front Wall月照前墙Ancient Romance138k WordsOngoing This body is not mine, but my heart belongs to the ages. Every step she takes carves a path of light for the women of the world. One day, she wakes to find that her modern soul has become Su Jue, the legitimate son of the Ministry of Works vice minister in the Great Yin dynasty. She holds the golden key of a man's identity, yet harbors the sincere desire to change the fate of women everywhere. With a woman's soul in a man's body, she wields male privilege like a sword to clear a path for women! 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book is really good and feels very meaningful. The main character is well-developed, the writing is excellent, and it's a bit short. Give it a try!

28. 878 蝶 Butterflies Return as Snow Blankets Jiangnan 蝶归雪满江南 Misty Haze茫茫雾6k WordsCompleted Butterflies Return as Snow Blankets Jiangnan —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    New author, giving you my support. Meow

29. 879 弑 After Killing the Emperor, My Archenemy and I Are Bound Together for Good 弑君后，我和死对头锁死了 Two Times Four Means Prosperity二四得发Ancient Romance438k WordsCompleted [Mutual Purity] [Uncle and Sister-in-Law] [Emotional Push and Pull] [Mind Games and Steamy Romance] [Bickering Couple] [Two Strong Leads] [Happy Ending] The comic is now available. Search Tomato Novel for "After Killing the Emperor, My Archenemy and I Were Bound Together" to read it. -- Empress Su Li had a dream. In it, Emperor Jingchang took her on a trip south of the Yangtze, then poisoned her at an inn and made it look like suicide. After her death, Emperor Jingchang also schemed to have her 20.4kReads9.2Score3.1k14d adds

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    A novel about power struggles, both protagonists are clean!

30. 880 乱 The World in Chaos: Biographies of Heroes from the Late Luan Dynasty 乱世天下：栾末英雄列传 Clouds and Water Are Ink云水皆墨Historical365k WordsOngoing [Traditional style + ensemble cast + alternate history + war + power struggle] His benefactor, the great general, died for his country by taking his own life. Little Wuzi witnessed it but was powerless to change the outcome. Even after death, his lingering soul could not bear to fade away. By a stroke of fate, he traveled back a hundred years. The long sweep of history unfolded before his eyes like a scroll: The great clans were arrogant and domineering. How could their power be confined to one 8Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Scholars and generals alike were heroes, each a complex and multifaceted individual. Their conflicts, spanning centuries and vast distances, defied comprehension; how could a single sentence possibly capture their essence? Behold the heroes of the world, savor the brilliance of a chaotic era!

31. 881 嫔 Life as a Consort: I’m Surprisingly Good at Slacking Off 嫔妃这职业，摆烂的我竟驾轻就熟 Qin Xiaoxu勤晓徐Ancient Romance2.4M WordsCompleted Office drone Tao Yanyan transmigrates into the body of Tao Yanyan, the lowest-ranking concubine in an ancient emperor’s harem. Surrounded by women of higher rank, she has no choice but to tread carefully and survive to the end. Competing for the emperor’s favor? Not a chance. Keeping her head down is the way to go. What? The emperor is super handsome? But he’s in love with everyone! What? Without the emperor’s favor, she won’t live to old age? What? You’re the lowest-ranking concubine and you’re 5.4kReads8.3Score56114d adds

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    "You can be after an emperor's good looks, his protection, or his power, but the one thing you shouldn't be after is his sincerity and affection." The female protagonist is very clear-headed; she's not a saint, but she'll save those she can. She embodies modern thinking but is also realistic.

32. 882 嫡 Reborn as the Beloved of a Cunning Prince 嫡女重生：成为腹黑王爷的心尖宠 Chu Yi Yu Tong初一遇童Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Reborn + physician consort + putting scumbags in their place + satisfying revenge + sweet romance] In her previous life, she was manipulated by a scumbag man. She used her maternal family’s military power to help him take the throne, only to lose her unborn child and see her family destroyed. Reborn, she makes plans at every turn. She takes on the concubines, punishes her half-sister, and executes the scumbag. Everyone who ever bullied her will pay for their crimes in blood! She had already pre 781Reads8.9Score11014d adds

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    A cold and ruthless prime minister's daughter versus a stoic and cunning third prince—an ancient Chinese romance novel with a rebirth aspect. It's a satisfying read, and both characters are virgins. The female lead is intelligent throughout, not overly sentimental or dramatic, and some intimate scenes are quite interesting and worth checking out!

33. 883 灾 You Want to Trade Me for Money in a Famine Year? I'll Run Off With Dad Tonight 灾年嫁我换钱？随爹入赘连夜跑 I Want to Swing a Hoe我要挥锄头Ancient Romance2.9M WordsOngoing After a moment's carelessness leaves her caught in a scheme, seven-year-old Fang Nanzhi is forced to take her cousin's place in an arranged marriage? Before the little girl can even show what she's made of, her father refuses to go along with it. He takes his daughter and marries into another family instead, getting them both away from that nest of awful relatives. Everyone says poor Zhizhi has become a burden and won't have an easy life from now on. But her father dotes on her, her stepmother c 5.8kReads8.6Score46514d adds

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    A slightly unconventional ancient Chinese novel, the female protagonist is the cousin of the fake heiress in a local "true and false heiress" story. She is rejected by the real heiress and forced to marry in her place. The female protagonist's father is incredibly helpful, managing to get her into the family. Both the female protagonist and her stepbrother have systems, and sometimes the rewards they receive are given to each other.

34. 884 出 The Runaway Princess: From Fugitive to Empress 出逃王妃：摇身一变当女帝 Peach Branch and Grain Leaf桃枝禾叶Ancient Romance234k WordsCompleted [Strong Female Lead Who Builds Her Career] [Possessive Love] [He Chases Her After Losing Her, But She Never Looks Back] The two nations go to war, and Shangyuan suffers a crushing defeat. Shen Mingwei, the daughter of a general, falls from a life adored by all into the dust. She volunteers to marry for peace and is sent far away to Youdu. The regent is brilliant and extraordinary. At first, Li Yuan treats her wonderfully, lavishing her with affection and attending to her every need. But how coul —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Purely historical romance! A female-centric story! She doesn't need to rely on the male lead, isn't stupid, isn't a spoiled wife, and doesn't love men (I've already killed off the male lead, so I can enjoy it without worry).

35. 885 我 Making Creative Goods in Ancient Times 我在古代做文创 Fishy the Booze Barrel酒桶鱼鱼Ancient Romance636k WordsCompleted [No Romance + Farming + Transmigration + Business and Wealth-Building + Ancient-Era Entertainment + Teacher and Student] Gu Qiubai spent his whole life as a game concept artist working himself to the bone. In this life, he only wants to lie flat. From the start, his prospects were disastrous: he became a refugee and was raised by a mysterious white-bearded master. After reaching adulthood, Gu Qiubai came down from the mountains. To support his family, he returned to his old trade: joining the Ac 1.7kReads9.0Score17414d adds

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    This is the story of a female protagonist who travels back to ancient times, starts a newspaper, and enters an art academy. Those who love painting shouldn't miss it, and even if you don't know anything about painting, it's okay; the author's descriptions are very interesting. Most importantly, the author's writing style is excellent, making it a very comfortable read!

36. 886 我 I Became a Jailer in Ancient Times 我在古代当狱卒 Wind-Blown Rabbit风吹兔子Ancient Romance562k WordsCompleted (Complete) Yu Qiaoyue transmigrates into a book, but she has no interest in fighting the heroine for the hero or the supporting male characters' affections. It's too exhausting. A natural slacker, she sets out to take the ancient equivalent of the civil service exams, determined to become an ancient-style civil servant and take her laid-back attitude to the limit. 4.2kReads8.2Score49114d adds

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    The story mostly revolves around the female protagonist's journey from prison guard to constable.

37. 887 表 The Cousin Miss Only Wants to Survive 表小姐只想活下去 Dark Willow乌柳Mystery407k WordsCompleted [Childhood Friends, Past and Present Lives, Mutual Secret Crushes, Imaginative Fantasy, Both Chaste, Happy Ending] Yan Xuan, a young lady who grew up in the Duke of Song's household, was afflicted by an evil spirit. Frail and sickly, she had little time left to live. Her eldest cousin, whom she hadn't seen in years, returned from the battlefield with glorious military achievements. His return brought honor to the family, and his powerful masculine aura made evil spirits flee wherever he went. To 7.9kReads9.1Score78314d adds

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    🍀Yan Xuan, a young lady raised in the Song State Duke's family since childhood, is a sickly woman with a short lifespan, plagued by evil spirits. Her cousin, Song Qingyang, whom she hadn't seen for many years, returns from the battlefield with glorious achievements, bringing honor to the family. His masculine aura is so powerful that evil spirits flee in terror. To survive, Yan Xuan has no choice but to cling to her cousin, Song Qingyang. She goes to great lengths to get close to him, but on the day she succeeds, Song Qingyang whispers in her ear, "Do you know how long I've wanted this day?"

38. 888 权 Power and Favor Across the Nine Heavens 权宠九天 June六月Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted The short drama from the same series, The Beloved Physician, is now streaming on Hongguo. Long Qingruo, a genius of the Red Dragon Clan, was renowned in the twenty-second century as a brilliant doctor and a master surgeon. Yet as soon as she arrived, she was shot full of holes by a hail of arrows, while a whole host of women were lining up to covet her position as princess consort. Ridiculous. She acted decisively, asserting her authority as a wife, taking in underlings, bringing villains to hee 6.3kReads9.4Score88614d adds

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    This author's books are all of high quality, and he also uses two pen names: Passerby and Scarecrow, and June Farewell Song.

39. 889 岁 Sui Sui’s Marriage Alliance 岁岁和亲 Zhao Lin召临Ancient Romance305k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + size difference + both leads are chaste + sweet romance + plenty of sickly scenes] A stunning, delicate princess who knows a little medicine, paired with the grasslands' greatest warrior, who disdains her at first but falls hard later Lin Jiayan has just graduated from medical school when she loses consciousness in a skiing accident. When she wakes, she finds that she has transmigrated to a completely unfamiliar dynasty and become a princess sent to a barbarian land for a polit 45.7kReads8.9Score2.9k14d adds
40. 890 薛 Xue Xiaoran’s Journey Through Ancient Times as a Partner 薛小苒的古代搭伙之旅 Qian Mo千墨Ancient Romance2.4M WordsCompleted What a bolt from the blue! A food lover has transmigrated into a primeval forest and is forced into hard mode! Xue Xiaoran can barely keep herself fed and clothed, and now she has a huge “burden” by her side: a “blind, mute, disabled man.” The two put their survival skills on display in the jungle, spending nights in caves, starting fires by rubbing sticks together, and searching for wild game… But as the two of them spend time together, why is this wild man getting more and more handsome? Xue X 8.4kReads9.1Score1.1k14d adds

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    This is Tomato's first ancient-style novel! I've read it at least five times over the past few years! The second one is particularly interesting, with good writing; it's a very relaxing and enjoyable read. I love the author's narrative style in the third one—the style is such a pleasant surprise!

41. 891 鬼 The Ghost-Hand Physician: The Prince Regent Is Expecting 鬼手医妃：摄政王爷有喜了 Passerby and Scarecrow过路人与稻草人Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted A forensic examiner who traveled the Three Realms transmigrates into the body of the Prince of Ning's consort. As soon as she arrives, she has to cut open the body of a wronged concubine who died unjustly and retrieve the baby from her coffin. Her reputation soars, but the women in the prince's household grow jealous and resentful. Fight all you like, I only love corpses. I just want to return to my old profession. So what if I ask to be divorced and sent away? “Regent, I'm just saying, why are 680Reads8.6Score10014d adds
42. 892 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 2.5kReads9.2Score25314d adds

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    An ancient romance novel, completely free of angst, super sweet and doting. The protagonist is both good-looking and intelligent.

43. 893 寻 Searching for a Branch 寻枝 Eight Not Fish八不鱼Ancient Romance242k WordsCompleted [Coolheaded, brilliant, tragic heroine X scheming prince pretending to be a spoiled playboy] [Marriage before love + bickering couple + political intrigue + redemption + revenge + secret identities] Liu Xunyi is the Empress Dowager’s most trusted enforcer, beautiful and cold, with a knack for killing corrupt officials. During a mission, she accidentally crossed the notorious spoiled prince, Ye Simang. As it happened, the Empress Dowager granted them a marriage, bringing them together. This newly 1.5kReads9.2Score16214d adds

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    This book has a strong ancient feel, with a smooth writing style, elegant yet humorous. The male and female leads are a bickering couple, a fake marriage, each harboring their own secrets and scheming. You'll need to use your brain a bit while reading and do some light analysis of the plot. [Exploration][Admiration]

44. 894 家 Homegrown Flowers Can't Match Wild Ones: The Irresistible Duke Keeps Flirting 家花哪有野花香，尤物国舅撩不停 Deer in the Deep Forest深林的鹿Ancient Romance252k WordsCompleted Two years into her marriage, Liu Fuying was still a virgin. Her husband had even suggested that she go keep a handsome young lover, with only one condition: she couldn't make their affair public. He had someone else in his heart, so why should Liu Fuying keep herself chaste for him? One day, after a rainstorm, Liu Fuying fell off a cliff and met Pei Zhou Wu, a handsome nobleman who had been imprisoned on Mount Xiang for treason. He was so good-looking! The moment Liu Fuying saw him, she underst 12.2kReads9.3Score1.6k14d adds

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    You really should take a look.

45. 895 穿 Transmigrated as the Powerful Minister's Wife Who Died Young, I Read Minds and Went on a Killing Spree 穿成权臣早死妻，我靠读心杀疯了 Woof Woof Sweetheart汪汪充甜宝Ancient Romance347k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + 11-year age gap + both leads are each other's one and only + heroine can read minds] After transmigrating, Shen Wangshu became the legitimate youngest daughter of the fallen Yongning Marquis's household. The moment she opened her eyes, she was told she had to marry Chen Ting, the General Who Pacifies the Nation, who was rumored to have had seven wives die before him. They said Chen Ting was eccentric and reclusive, a much older man who rarely came home. Plenty of pe 6.8kReads9.2Score94214d adds
46. 896 我 I Saved the Entire Sect by Giving Up 我靠摆烂拯救了全宗门 The Princess Isn't Going Home公主不回家Ancient Romance1.9M WordsCompleted (The second physical volume is out) Ye Qiao woke up one day to find she had become the second senior sister, a tool character in a novel about a girl adored by everyone. In the novel, whenever the junior sister was in trouble, the second senior sister stepped in. If the junior sister wanted a divine artifact, the second senior sister fetched it. If the junior sister lacked a spiritual root, hers had to be dug out. Ye Qiao was at her breaking point. She fled the mountain in the middle of the nigh 216.4kReads9.6Score24.3k14d adds
47. 897 她 She Just Wants to Lie Low, but They Keep Forcing Her to Rebel 她想咸鱼躺，非逼她造反 Warfires Stain All烽火尽染Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Screen adaptation rights sold] Lu Songli transmigrated into a book and became the cannon-fodder first wife of Xie Zhan, the male lead of The Powerful Minister's Beautiful Young Second Wife. In the book, her friend Zhao Yutan, who returned in glory from a place of exile, would steal her husband. The two of them carried on behind her back while she was gravely ill, and their affair literally angered her to death. Lu Songli was about to roll up her sleeves and tear into the cheating scumbag and 105.6kReads9.5Score12.4k14d adds

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    The scores are all very high, the authors' writing is all good, and the last book is really good 👀

48. 898 男 Male Lead, Step Aside: The Villainess Chooses the Big Bad 男主闪开，恶毒女配她选大反派 A Little Candle一盏小烛Ancient Romance825k WordsCompleted [A calculating heroine + a villainous male lead + some semblance of morals, but not very upright + not the kind of power fantasy where she starts killing everyone right away] Duan Li had been transmigrated into this world for seventeen years. She kept her head down and slowly began to turn dark. Then Heaven finally assigned this transmigrator a mission: she was the hapless supporting female character, a stepping stone who had to give her fiancé to her older sister and marry the Shen family’s yo 12kReads8.1Score1.2k14d adds
49. 899 白 The Beloved Wife Lord and Her Countless Handsome Men 白月光妻主男颜无数 Dan Shu丹殊Ancient Romance442k WordsCompleted [All male love interests are devoted only to her + heroine is adored by everyone + light and brainless fun + heroine is the strongest in the story + handsome men and romance] Falling in love with her at first sight is only natural. The heroine loves everyone. In a matriarchal world, there's no such thing as loving only one person: she loves them all. When the heir to the throne of the Northern Pacification Prince was born, the Supreme Empress gave her the name Yan, meaning that a woman could ope 3.8kReads9.0Score45314d adds
50. 900 宠EN Favoring a Concubine and Disgracing Your Wife? I Quit as the Marquisate's Matriarch! 宠妾灭妻？这侯门主母我不当了！ Li Wu礼午Ancient Romance598k WordsCompleted [Annual Top-Rated Novel Ranking] Voting has begun! Search for “Annual Top-Rated Novel Ranking” to vote for this book, A Return to the Boudoir. Thank you! [Traditional historical romance + inner-courtyard drama + reborn revenge and face-slapping + a prince pursues his wife] Lin Yunwan was the legitimate daughter of the prestigious Lin clan. When her Marquis household was on the verge of losing its title, she married Lu Zhengliu, the heir to the marquisate. On their wedding day, her husband coldly 51.7kReads9.3Score7.2k14d adds

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