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

1. 101 于 I Send This Heart on the Wind 于风寄此心 Bai Shi柏示Ancient Romance222k WordsOngoing Wei Fengyun, the regent who holds the court in the palm of his hand, is cold-hearted, ruthless, and cruel. The only person he indulges and favors without restraint is the orphan Yu Yu. As they spend time together, Yu Yu gradually develops feelings for this regent who stands alone at the summit of power... 5Reads—Score10614d adds

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   I'd like to recommend a historical romance novel I've been rereading recently. The male protagonist, at the pinnacle of power, has witnessed countless conspiracies and betrayals, and thought his heart had been hardened to stone, until he met that orphan girl. He began to have a weakness, and someone he wanted to protect. The process of this cold, hard character being slowly softened by warmth is so captivating. 🔥

2. 102 冒EN Impostor of the Langya Clan 冒姓琅琊 Eastern Zhou Young Master Nan东周公子南Historical1.6M WordsOngoing (Also known as “The Matter of Me Pretending to Be a Nobleman of the Southern Dynasties”) To transmigrate isn’t a dinner party. It’s a deadly game at every turn. The south is beautiful, yet lofty ambitions often fade away. Since ancient times, the Southern Dynasties have been weak, their heroes short-lived. No golden finger, no System, and no second chance at life. Everything starts from zero! Original owner’s memories: none! Identity: none! Supplies: none! When transmigration becomes reality, ho 504.8kReads9.7Score75.6k14d adds

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   This is the most realistic scenario of a modern person traveling to ancient times.

3. 103 穿 After Becoming a Female Chieftain, I Led the Frontier Out of Poverty 穿成女土司后，我带边疆脱贫致富 Likes the Trombone喜欢乐器长号Ancient Romance506k WordsCompleted Lu Mingyu, an agricultural science student, transmigrates into the legitimate daughter of a chieftain's estate in Dayan. Her father died young, and her mother took over his duties and holds all the power. But the next day, she discovers that the estate lies in a remote border region, cut off from news, impoverished, and underdeveloped. So she gets to work, visiting the locals and conducting surveys herself, determined to help everyone escape poverty and prosper. But just as this young chieftain' 49Reads—Score714d adds

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   ❤️As a seasoned bookworm, I've written over a million words because I couldn't find any books I really liked. This ancient romance farming story is quite good. What attracted me most was the matriarchal society. Although the heroine's mother was a second wife, she could still wield great power. The heroine was originally an agricultural student who went to the frontier to help alleviate poverty. She transmigrated and became a favored legitimate daughter, but she didn't become arrogant because of her favor. She led everyone to become rich.

4. 104 读 Mind Reading: Help! Your Father-in-Law Is Impossible to Woo, Crown Princess 读心术：救命！太子妃你爹太难撩 A Tumbler That Won't Fall一颗不倒翁Ancient Romance524k WordsCompleted [Mind Reading + System + Transmigrate into a Book + Marriage First, Love Later + Devoted Couple] Jiang Fu transmigrated. The bad news: she became a cannon-fodder supporting female character. The good news: the female lead's father saved her. The bad news: the original cannon-fodder asked Jiang Fu to give her a different life. No more being cannon fodder: she wanted a lifetime of happiness and to marry well. The good news: Jiang Fu was rescued from the water by the female lead's father, making hi 27.3kReads9.3Score3.5k14d adds

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   A high-quality historical novel! 🔥🔥 Jiang Fu marries a man more than ten years her senior! Every day she secretly boasts about her age, little did she know that the older man could hear her thoughts! [Sure enough, you have to accept age. Look, no matter how young you look, it's useless. One night and you're completely drained, sigh…] I feel sorry for Zhao Yuan when he returns to her parents' home the next day! Seeing Zhao Yuan practicing martial arts, Jiang Fu thinks, [Wow, so tempting!] She doesn't sleep well for the next few nights! She calls her maid, "Nourishing! Go get me some tonics! I need to replenish myself."

5. 105 疯 The Mad Emperor Can Hear My Thoughts, and the Chancellor’s Secret Identity Is Exposed 疯批皇帝读我心，丞相她马甲掉啦 Tall and Slender细高挑儿Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted [Fluffy, brainless romance + love at first sight + girl disguises herself as a boy + slice of life + fiercely protective + runs away while pregnant + fictional setting, don't overthink it + the author is terrible at logic] As the chancellor of the State of Tianqi, Xu Ningqing was the Outcast, second only to the emperor and above everyone else, wielding power throughout the court. Well, not really. She just wanted to laze around and collect her salary so she could eat, drink, and have fun... Who 3.2kReads8.7Score38014d adds

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   This is incredibly good! The female lead is the prime minister, and the male lead is the emperor. Plus, the female lead is even more popular than the male lead!

6. 106 嘴 All Bark, Weak Knees: The Unhinged Villain Is Hooked 嘴硬腿软，疯批反派被钓上瘾了 Blossoms of Ink朵朵墨痕Ancient Romance149k WordsCompleted [Obsessive, Possessive Power Broker vs. Deliciously Pretty, High-Maintenance Softie] On her ninth transmigration into a book, Ruan Anning chooses the mission “get killed.” The moment she opens her eyes, she sees the unhinged villain who has killed her eight times already causing trouble. Ruan Anning immediately shouts, “Stop! If you’re going to kill him, you’ll have to kill me first!” (Come on, come on! Give me a stab! Please!) The villain puts away his knife and replies, “...As you command, You 2Reads6.5Score10514d adds

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   🌌The story unfolds amidst a complex interplay of various factions within the imperial court and the inner palace, exploring not only the romantic entanglements between the male and female leads but also the power struggles and intrigues that make for a rich and multifaceted narrative.

7. 107 神 Mad Divine Doctor: Even the King of Hell Dares Not Take Her 神医狂妃：阎王不敢收 City Lightyears城市光年Ancient Romance389k WordsCompleted Rumor has it that Xiao Jingchen, the God of War of Great Chu and Prince Jing, is ruthless and violent, and has been struck by a strange poison. Lin Wan'er, an unfavored daughter of the Vice Minister of Revenue, is pushed into an icy pond by a vicious servant. When she opens her eyes again, she is a fully trained modern military doctor! With the silver needles in her hand and her unparalleled medical skills, she strikes back again and again. She even opens a clinic in the capital, making a name f 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The prince and his love interest are so sweet and intense! The seemingly aloof prince is actually falling for the female lead step by step. From testing each other to protecting each other, their relationship is a powerful and captivating storyline that's both sweet and suspenseful. The more you watch, the more addictive it becomes!

8. 108 宠 He Spoiled His Concubine and Neglected His Wife. Reborn, I Broke Off My Engagement to the Scumbag and Married the Prince 宠妾灭妻，重生我退婚渣男嫁王爷 Zhi Zhi之知Ancient Romance640k WordsCompleted The physical book is available on all major platforms. Formerly titled Riding the Phoenix. [Reborn + Powerful Female Lead and Male Lead + Nation and World + Political Schemes] Before the age of seventeen, Shen Yu was the legitimate daughter of a military family who could wield a blade and charge into battle. After seventeen, she became the frail wife of Jiang Manor's Vice Minister Jiang. Her father and brothers died in battle, and the entire Shen family was honored for their loyalty. Bearing 86.9kReads9.5Score12k14d adds

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   It's really good, I highly recommend the first book, it's absolutely amazing!

9. 109 靠 With My Incredible Mental Strength, I Went on a Killing Spree in Ancient Times 靠着超强精神力，我在古代杀疯了 Fa Banxia法半夏Ancient Romance404k WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + cathartic revenge + unhinged revenge + no CP + palace and household intrigue + transmigration] Su Yunwei, patient number 28 at a psychiatric hospital, transmigrated after she died. Her new identity was utterly tragic: from the start, her health bar was empty, and she didn’t even have a usable identity. No matter. Repay a drop of kindness with a spring of gratitude! Story One: After absorbing the original owner’s memories, Su Yunwei summed up her life in one sentence: “A lif 1.7kReads8.4Score16014d adds

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   Babies, I've been reading short stories lately and feel like I've committed many sins in my past life, so I'm recommending some strong female protagonist stories.

10. 110 青 After Losing Her Memory, the Childhood Sweetheart Became the Young General's Cherished Love 青梅失忆后成了少年将军掌中娇 Kelisiting克莉斯汀Ancient Romance223k WordsCompleted [Clever, Cunning Foxlike Heroine VS Steady, Stern, Humble Hero] [One-on-One Romance, Sweet Pampering, Adorable Child, Childhood Sweethearts] [The Hero Suffers] The night before, Shen Zuihuan was still preparing for her engagement ceremony. The next morning, she woke up in shock to discover she had been married for five years already! Her fiancé was nowhere to be found, and her current husband was the childhood friend she had hated most of all. He was even holding a child who looked exactly like 26kReads9.3Score2.4k14d adds
11. 111 我 I, the Wulin's Femme Fatale, Flirt but Never Marry 我，武林祸水，只撩不娶 Lu Chuqi陆初七Martial Arts606k WordsCompleted [Scheming beauty + self-serving pragmatist + men competing for her + one heroine, multiple love interests + romantic battlefield + all male leads are virgins + everyone’s dream girl] Su Ning is the vicious female supporting character in a sweet romance novel. After binding herself to a System, she transmigrates into a male-oriented novel. In the original story, Su Ning is a beautiful but helpless orphan sold into a brothel. Seduced by a life of luxury and indulgence, she treats sincere love as w 10.1kReads9.0Score1.4k14d adds
12. 112 皇 When the Emperor Threatened to Wipe Out My Family, I Reached the Land Immortal Realm 皇帝要灭我全家，我入陆地神仙境 Begonia Riddle海棠谜Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted "Political intrigue + no CP + strong female lead + ultra-satisfying female-oriented novel + ruthless decisiveness + face-slapping + dominant heroine + super high IQ + calculating everything" Liu Rumeng transmigrates into the Haiyun Empire as the daughter of Prince Liu and gets a sign-in System. Her sign-in missions let her develop quietly and grow stronger. One day, the emperor arranges a marriage between Liu Rumeng and the son of the Grand Secretary of the Military Council. Prince Liu is furiou 3.2kReads9.0Score27814d adds
13. 113 诱 Tempt My Childhood Friend! Hook the Obsessed One! The Sweet Little Darling Drives Them Wild 诱竹马！勾偏执！娇软青梅撩疯了 A Purple Palace一方紫台Ancient Romance421k WordsCompleted (Can hear the System + transmigrate into a book + reborn twice + childhood friend wins her heart + fake pursuit-and-regret) * When Sang Ye was seventeen, he heard a strange voice coming from Li Miao, the childhood friend he loved. The voice said she didn't belong in this world, and that to return home, she had to complete the story's missions and win someone's heart. Unfortunately, that person wasn't him. He watched her get close to Ying Chengyun and choose him over Sang Ye again and again, unti 2kReads8.4Score28314d adds
14. 114 病 Spring Returns to the Branches of a Sick Tree 病树枝头又逢春 Sweet Melon甜甜的瓜Ancient Romance476k WordsCompleted [Print edition now available] Sang Nian accidentally climbs into the world of cultivation and becomes the vicious supporting female character who meets a tragic end in the book. System: Your mission is to marry the male supporting character, Xie Chenzhou, abuse him, humiliate him, and then get killed by him. Sang Nian: OK (brandishes little whip) (hits herself) (collapses with a thud) System: (silence) (stares at the sky) System: Mission changed. Win him over, or go mine coal. Sang Nian: (smiles 180.3kReads9.5Score25k14d adds
15. 115 带 I Transmigrated to Ancient Times with a Max-Level Goddess Account 带着满级神女账号穿越古代 Peach Blackblack桃子黑黑Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Invincible Female Lead + Transmigration + Power Fantasy + No CP + Ancient Setting + Multiple Worlds] The day she finished grinding through the Divine Realm game, Li Ziqing brought her max-level account to an ancient battlefield. She had planned to keep her head down, collect merit points, and return to the modern world, but the enemy troops kept volunteering to die. She retaliated with one move: [Divine Miracle: Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Origin]. That day, the entire battlefield remembe 2.3kReads6.9Score25314d adds
16. 116 被 After Being Kidnapped, I Kidnap the Western Regions' Young Lord and Bring Him Back to the Central Plains 被拐后，我反拐西域少主回中原 Thousand Threads of Intrigue千丝戏Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Young lord of the Western Regions × Princess of Sheng'an] Ye Zhaoyu was born into the imperial family. She figured she'd surely been dealt the pampered darling's script in life, so she wisely decided to coast. But she never expected to take a wrong turn and be kidnapped to the Western Regions. By a stroke of bad luck, she was sent to the bed of a deranged young lord known as a demon's lair and a living Shura. She immediately switched into survival-and-escape mode, determined to flee back to the 9.5kReads9.5Score1.6k14d adds
17. 117 天 A Baby Falls from the Sky, and Daddy Says I'm a Dragon 天降奶包，爹爹说我是条龙 Cheng Cheng Qian橙橙千Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Everyone's Darling + Adorable Baby + No Romance] Fu Jinli is a dragon, but his father is human. The emperor of the Great Qi had ruled for six years without an heir, and everyone at court was worried sick. Then one day, the stern emperor sat high upon his throne, cradling a three- or four-year-old toddler in his arms. The little girl wore fine silk clothes and smiled sweetly at everyone she met. The ministers: Wonderful! Heaven has blessed our Great Qi. The little princess beat the Left Chan 30.5kReads9.5Score2.1k14d adds
18. 118 G GB: The Princess Consort Is So Delicate, She Pushes the Prince Off His Feet GB：王妃身娇体软把王爷推倒了 Dream King梦kingAncient Romance417k WordsCompleted [Female lead pursuing a crippled prince + coercion + transmigrate into a book + redemption + rebellious heroine vs. a prideful, secretly passionate prince] Jiang Pan transmigrated into a book, ending up in the body of a beautiful, delicate woman named Jiang Pan who was being held captive. This Jiang Pan was also a great beauty, and a beast-taming esper from the Lingxing Century. Before Jiang Pan transmigrated into the book, the cold, ruthless, noble, and handsome crippled prince was like this 6.1kReads9.1Score74614d adds
19. 119 傻 The Foolish Prince Takes a Bride, and His Wife Is Expecting 傻王娶妻，夫人她鸿孕当头 Mo Cong莫从Ancient Romance158k WordsCompleted Chen Xiaoyan’s father, Chen Erniu, found a boy with limited intelligence on the street and brought him home. After a few days at the Chen house, the boy started calling Chen Xiaoyan’s parents “Mom” and “Dad,” and calling her his wife. The Chen family began thinking about having the boy marry into their family, but who could have guessed he was actually Prince Cheng’an? The Chens gave up on the idea, but the prince wouldn’t hear of it. He clung to his wife, always begging her to cuddle him. And t 5.2kReads9.1Score57014d adds

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    This is a super heartwarming short story. The prince is a silly and adorable character, and the princess is a peasant girl. The heroine unexpectedly takes in the lost prince. They have two children in three years, and are a pampered couple. There is no power struggle or scheming; everything is beautiful.

20. 120 我 I'm a Strategist, and I'm Good at Raiding and Wiping Out Entire Clans 我是一个谋士，擅长抄家灭门 There Are Fusu in the Mountains Lk山有扶苏LkHistorical781k WordsCompleted [Alternate World] [Cold Weapons] [No Female Lead (or One Female Lead)] [System] “I have a hundred plans for this matter!” “Do you have one that isn't especially vile?” “Then I have fifty more!” “No scorched-earth schemes!” “Then I have twenty more.” “No poison.” “Ten.” “I'd still like to have a decent reputation.” “Then I'm out.” If a man lives a regular life, traveling between the same three places every day, serves as the empire's chief strategist, and never has to worry about money, does 8.6kReads8.5Score59914d adds

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    Watch the events before the Qin F4 unified the world.

21. 121 末 The Girl from the Apocalypse, Whose Show-Off Thoughts Were Overheard 末世来的丫头，嘚瑟的心声被偷听 Pudgy Wants to Slim Down胖胖想瘦Ancient Romance559k WordsCompleted Zhu Jiu gritted her teeth and survived for ten years in the apocalypse. Just when she thought she could keep struggling along, the world collapsed. Luckily, she had a pocket dimension and escaped disaster. Unfortunately, in the overturned world, she was the only survivor. Day after day, loneliness and boredom drove her into depression, and she eventually took her own life. She never expected not only to retain her soul, but also to be reborn inside a novel she'd read to tatters. As soon as she r 33.6kReads9.2Score3.7k14d adds
22. 122 大 The Benevolent Ancestor of the Tang Dynasty 【大唐仁祖】 Tang Renzu of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors三皇五帝唐仁祖Historical973k WordsCompleted [Golden Finger] [Transmigration] [Li Ke] [Political Intrigue] [History] This is the only alternate-history novel anywhere to feature a protagonist who fulfills the ideals of "establishing a moral compass for Heaven and Earth, securing the lives of the people, carrying on the lost teachings of the sages of the past, and bringing peace to all generations." From the start, he is caught in a dead-end situation: Zhangsun Wuji has already begun laying the groundwork to frame him, and fewer than six y 5.6kReads—Score52614d adds

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    Here it comes! (Let's rate this unfortunate author's novel!) This novel is of such high quality as a historical romance or a serious drama, with the potential to become a classic. If it were adapted into a TV series, this novel would be unparalleled! This novel is high-quality, intelligent, not mindless, logically sound, and features brilliantly portrayed characters! "Emperor Renzu of Tang" is a nearly one-million-word novel that will be completed in mid-September, with all foreshadowing resolved, all plot holes filled, and no disappointing ending. I suggest reading the comments section of the last chapter first, where the author summarizes the entire novel, which will aid your reading. The author's writing style, word choice, plot structure, imperial strategies, political maneuvering, emotional nuances, military warfare, court intrigue, and governance are all top-notch. His writing is astonishing, his scope grand, his themes lofty, his thoughts profound, his knowledge solid, his cultural background deep, and his political maneuvering top-notch. If you don't like it after reading it, you can slap me!

23. 123 将 The Tiger of the Generals’ Clan 将门枭虎 Jiangzuo Talent江左俊杰Historical3.5M WordsCompleted A mercenary transmigrates to the Great Chu Empire and becomes Wu Nian, a soldier registered to a hundred-household post. His family is so poor they can barely scrape by, and he has a child bride whom his predecessor beat every day. The Mongols to the north are growing stronger and raiding farther south with increasing frequency. The Great Chu Empire is on the brink of collapse. 11.1kReads8.7Score2k14d adds

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    I highly recommend these two books, especially the first one, which is increasingly addictive.

24. 124 大 Great Qin: I Grow Stronger with Every Enemy I Kill 大秦：我杀敌就能变强 Chen Miaowu陈喵呜Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Reborn in the late Warring States period, Bai Zhong becomes a new recruit on the Qin battlefield against Zhao. Ying Zheng is in the midst of sweeping across the six states and unifying the realm, and war is raging everywhere. Bai Zhong obtains the War God System. Every enemy he kills makes him stronger, earns him merit, and brings him closer to a title of nobility and the pinnacle of life. Making use of Qin's system of military merit and noble ranks, Bai Zhong rises from a new recruit by killing 4.5kReads8.1Score39314d adds

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    Traveling back to the Qin Dynasty and becoming a lowly soldier

25. 125 四 A Big Villain at Four: Father, Stop Being So Love-Struck 四岁就当大反派，父王你别恋爱脑 Carefree Young Master Zhao逍遥赵公子Ancient Romance503k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + palace and household intrigue + sweet romance + face-slapping and putting scumbags in their place + defying everyone + feel-good power fantasy] Reborn with memories of two lifetimes, four-year-old Jiang Youyou transmigrates into the body of a tiny girl in the Prince of War's household! From the start, she catches her lovestruck, adoptive father about to jump off a cliff for love. Hands on her hips, Jiang Youyou fires back: “If you're going to jump, hurry up! Once you're dead, I 14.2kReads8.1Score90914d adds
26. 126 帝 The Empire’s Great Bandit 帝国大反贼 White Lonely Island白色孤岛Historical5.8M WordsCompleted (This is a traditional alternate-history novel.) That year, more than a dozen prefectures suffered a severe drought, and the harvest failed completely. That year, five powerful military governors carved up the land, and their princes rebelled. That year, Zhang Yunchuan became an outlaw and one of the great bandits of Jiufeng Mountain. 49.8kReads8.7Score4.3k14d adds
27. 127 娶 Marry a Wife to Cut My Taxes? I Started by Supporting My Beautiful Bride 娶妻抵税？从养活美娇媳妇开始 Last Night's East Tower昨夜东楼Historical1.8M WordsOngoing [No System + alternate world + farming + hunting + slow burn + not a wish-fulfillment story + political intrigue and warfare + competing for supremacy in troubled times] “Yucheng, do you want a wife or not? Just say the word and I’ll send one over.” “Then go ahead and send her over.” Shen Yucheng thought it was just a joke, never expecting to actually end up with a beautiful wife. The dynasty is in its final years. Warlords carve up the land, and refugees are everywhere. With nothing but bare wa 27.6kReads8.2Score2k14d adds

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    A blend of historical fiction, fantasy, farming, political intrigue, and power struggles—this book is definitely worth reading! "Want a wife? The government will assign one, and it'll even be tax-deductible!" A poor hunter casually agrees, unexpectedly landing a beautiful and wealthy bride. With no surplus food, he braves the snow to hunt deep in the mountains to ensure his wife's survival. With the help of his hunting dogs, he reaps a bountiful harvest, only to be ambushed on his return journey by a snow leopard. This thrilling yet sweet farming adventure is simply non-stop! Highly recommended! 👍

28. 128 长 A Young Man's Journey in Chang'an 长安少年游 Bright Moon Tilts明月倾Two Male Leads574k WordsCompleted The story of a young master from a fallen marquis’s household who enters the palace as a study companion. The emperor is advanced in years, while the Crown Prince in the Eastern Palace is a brilliant talent. The declining emperor and the rising Crown Prince have long been at odds. Their greatest disagreement concerns how to deal with the war on the frontier. Envoys from the Five Barbarians arrive in the capital to pay tribute and request a marriage alliance. Emperor Qingde hopes the alliance wil 5.3kReads9.4Score88514d adds

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    It's so good!!! It's just that not many people are watching it.

29. 129 细EN A Slender Waist, a Hidden Beauty 细腰藏娇 Pikachu Out of Power没电皮卡丘Ancient Romance472k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + marriage before love + devoted couple HE + sweet romance + children later on + both leads speak their minds] Su Luoqian was the daughter of the richest family in the Great Jin Dynasty, cherished by her parents from the day she was born. She was lively and clever, bright and openhearted. But after a natural disaster exposed the Su family’s wealth, their prominence attracted envy and greed. Surrounded by wolves, Su Luoqian gritted her teeth and accepted the emperor’s arranged 26.6kReads9.3Score3k14d adds

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    They're all great, I absolutely love them! Every single one is of super high quality!

30. 130 明 A History of the Ming Palace 明代宫闱史 Xu Xiaotian许啸天Historical734k WordsCompleted Venture deep into the palace to explore the love and hatred between emperors and their consorts; delve into history and discover the twists and turns of feudal dynasties. Understand this series, and you understand the palace. Understand the palace, and you understand history. Understand history, and the realities of the world become clear. Palace romances are an important branch of traditional historical fiction. 33.9kReads9.6Score58814d adds

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    You can always believe in the classics.

31. 131 戏 The Drama Queen Physician Keeps Wrapping Her Arms Around the Sickly Prince's Waist 戏精医妃又又又抱了病娇皇子的腰 Tong Yu铜余Ancient Romance222k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance, mutually faithful, one-on-one, funny and lighthearted, alternate setting] Ye Luoxi transmigrated into a book. In the story, she ignored Prince Rui's existing engagement and forced him to take her as his wife. After their wedding, she couldn't bear the loneliness and secretly had an affair with a guard. Not only was she sent home with a divorce letter, her entire family was sentenced to execution, ending in tragedy. - She had planned to change the story's ending, but through a twi 790Reads9.0Score12314d adds
32. 132 红 Secret Records Behind the Red Walls: A Complete History of China's Unofficial Past, Unabridged 红墙秘录：中国野史大全（无删节完整版） Xu Xiaotian许啸天Historical2.7M WordsCompleted This complete collection is like a secret key unlocking the hidden chambers of China's imperial past, guiding readers into shadowy corners that official histories leave shrouded in secrecy. From the ancient legends of Unofficial History of the Xia and Shang to the imperial passions and court intrigues of The History of the Imperial Harem in the Song Dynasty, The History of the Imperial Harem in the Ming Dynasty, and Unofficial History of the Yuan Dynasty; from the extravagant excesses of The Ero 1.6kReads9.3Score23914d adds
33. 133 今 Has the Heir Apparent Won Himself Over Yet? 今日世子自我攻略了吗 Heng Jiujiu恒久九Ancient Romance361k WordsCompleted [Childhood sweethearts + bickering enemies + a dramatic heroine who’s occasionally a goofball + a doting hero] After transmigrating, Ning Yuanrou has no grand ambitions. She just wants to enjoy life as a princess and laze around until she dies. But things never go as she wishes, and people keep lining up to give her a taste of her own medicine. So at three, she causes a scene in the imperial school, and at eight, she beats up princes and princesses. She’s the undisputed little tyrant of the pala 3.1kReads9.0Score30114d adds
34. 134 宋 The History of the Song Dynasty’s Imperial Court 宋代宫闱史 Xu Muxi许慕羲Historical607k WordsCompleted Drawing on official histories, unofficial accounts, and folk legends, this work offers a profound portrayal of the emperor's emotional world alongside a detailed depiction of life in the palace. It vividly recreates the lives of emperors and empresses in the secluded inner palace, while also offering readers interested in history clues to follow. 1.8kReads9.4Score3114d adds
35. 135 娇 The Reborn Beloved Consort and the Cold Crown Prince Who’s Impossible to Coax 娇妃重生，清冷太子超难哄 Black Crow Jili黑鸦几里Ancient Romance378k WordsCompleted [The main story is complete] [Reborn + sweet romance + winning back her husband + childbirth] [Versatile and sweet Crown Princess vs. aloof, hard-to-please Crown Prince] A little angst adds spice, but this is an irresistibly sweet story full of affection. No heavy angst, one-on-one romance, both leads have eyes only for each other! P.S. Next stop: all sorts of sweet bonus stories are on the way~ In her previous life, Wen Wuyue was a complete joke, blinded by love and too foolish to see the truth 6.9kReads9.1Score53614d adds
36. 136 流 The Rogue Son-in-Law: The Empress’s Pretty Boy 流氓赘婿，女帝家的小白脸 Handsome Young Man俊俏少年Historical3.4M WordsCompleted He transmigrated to an alternate world and became a lowly live-in son-in-law. He had planned to drink tea, fish, flirt, watch opera, and live a carefree life, but... “Husband, help me!” “Dear son-in-law, help me!” “Young master, help me!” “My dear subject, help your emperor!” Fine, it seemed he wouldn't get to take it easy. The world would have to be protected by him after all. And so Zhou Yuan investigated major cases, cleaned up the bureaucracy, crushed rebellions, opened the seas, and expande 61.5kReads9.3Score7.2k14d adds

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    The Ugly Old Man's books are indeed excellent, rich in content, and the more you read, the more you realize they are masterpieces. I'm quite picky about books, but I still managed to finish the first one. The second one is a classic example of the "sword-path" style and is also quite interesting.

37. 137 中 Party Struggles Throughout Chinese History 中国历代党争 Wang Tongling王桐龄Historical151k WordsCompleted Chinese Factional Struggles Through the Ages is a history of power struggles between factions, between factions and imperial authority, and between individuals. Using strategy as its thread and history as its fabric, it recounts a host of tangled stories. Covering three thousand years of factional strife, from the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods through the Qin, Han, Tang, Song, Ming, and Qing dynasties, the book details major events, rises and falls, triumphs and humiliations, and 296Reads7.7Score10014d adds
38. 138 隋 The Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties: Complete, Edited Edition 隋唐演义-精编完整版 Chu Renhuo褚人获Historical617k WordsCompleted An epic tale of heroes rising amid chaos. Qin Qiong sells his horse, revealing a hero at the end of his rope; Cheng Yaojin robs the imperial tribute convoy, showing off his street smarts; and Li Shimin's Xuanwu Gate Incident reshapes the course of history. Blending the official historical record with folk storytelling, it weaves a legendary tale steeped in history and the spirit of the jianghu. 838Reads9.6Score—14d adds

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    The ceiling of classic masterpieces

39. 139 穿 Transmigrated to the Countryside: A Young Farmer's Road to the Imperial Exams 穿越之农家独苗苗的科举之路 Zhang Rubai张如白Ancient Romance2.5M WordsCompleted [Born into the Past + Farming + Imperial Exams + Fleeing Famine + Warfare] The slow-paced everyday life of a boy from a rural family in ancient times! Zhang Ping'an gets a new lease on life when he transmigrates to an ancient farming family. Fortunately, they are fairly well-off, so no one has to go hungry. He has six older sisters, and he is the only boy his parents had long hoped for. His parents favor sons over daughters, and all six sisters are fierce. He thought he was in for a story about 28.2kReads8.7Score2.7k14d adds

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    🌙🌙This is a novel about the imperial examination system. The male protagonist is reborn into the body of a woman who has six older sisters. His parents dote on him, and no one can surpass him. His family is relatively well-off, and there are no plot points where he comes up with ideas to make a fortune for his family at a very young age. The story is more down-to-earth and slice-of-life. The protagonist's main focus is on passing the imperial examinations, while his father seizes opportunities to make money. There are no dramatic or over-the-top moments; the protagonist enjoys his childhood.

40. 140 脱 Unbridled 脱缰 Meizi Went Blind梅子瞎了Two Male Leads349k WordsCompleted [Dual Male Leads] [Fake Death Story] [Manga Adaptation and Publishing Rights Signed; Print Edition Now Available] In Qi Zhen's eyes, Lin Shouyan is a silly little colt who has broken free of his reins, utterly sincere and devoted to him with all his heart. Qi Zhen falls for him quickly. But in Lin Shouyan's eyes, Qi Zhen is a fool playing the part Lin Shouyan made up for him, dragged down from his lofty pedestal and forced to teach himself, while Lin Shouyan has to personally teach his wife all 43.9kReads9.6Score6.2k14d adds

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    Originally titled "Unbridled Dual Male Leads," it came from Douyin (TikTok). The writing and plot are both excellent; the two leads are a perfect match.

41. 141 入 After Entering the Palace, the Consort Rises Through the Ranks 入宫后，娘娘一路高升 Weiyang Circles Summer未央绕夏Ancient Romance234k WordsCompleted Three years ago, Mu Jihe used her childhood friend, the emperor. In the end, the entire Mu family was executed, with Mu Jihe as the sole exception. She entered a temple to live in seclusion. Three years later, the emperor chanced upon Mu Jihe while praying for blessings. From then on, the palace had a new Lady Zhaopin. Those in the know were eager to watch her make a fool of herself, but no one expected her to rise steadily through the ranks, earn the emperor’s boundless affection, and set her s 4kReads9.0Score45014d adds

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    My favorite novels

42. 142 贵 The Imperial Consort Is Ravishingly Beautiful, but All She Wants Is Power and Wealth 贵妃千娇百媚，只求权势富贵 Fujiwara Tofu藤原豆腐Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [A mad, obsessive emperor with jealousy to spare x a consort who has renounced love and walled off her heart] [One-on-one romance + both reborn + devoted to each other in body and heart, in both lives] One-line summary: A story about an emperor who lost the love of his life, and how he slowly teaches the woman he loves to understand love, jealousy, anger, and longing. As the eldest son born to the empress, Qi Junyi was born to privilege. He seized power in his youth, was named crown princ 10.3kReads8.1Score62214d adds
43. 143 入 After Entering the Palace, the Obsessive Emperor Wouldn’t Let Me Leave 入宫后，偏执帝王不许我出宫 Three Days in the Capital三日京Ancient Romance509k WordsCompleted [Not both virgins, not a strong heroine, a little angst early on, devoted love later] In the fourth year of the new emperor’s reign, Consort Duan died suddenly of an illness in the palace. At the time, Shen Jiafu was not yet fifteen. The Empress Dowager was from the Shen family. Half a year later, she summoned a Shen daughter to the palace to attend to her, claiming to be ill. Shen Jiafu traveled from Quzhou to the imperial capital. In public, she was gentle and well-behaved, like a charming flo 14.3kReads9.0Score1.4k14d adds
44. 144 一 A Lifetime of Tender Love 一世娇宠 Banyan Leaf榕叶子Ancient Romance535k WordsCompleted Gu Qingzhi has never suffered the slightest injustice in her life. Born to a concubine, she should have been sent away from the household with a marriage contract. But she was extraordinarily lucky: her father had her, his only precious daughter, in middle age. Gu Yuan is clever and calculating, and spent the first half of his life chasing fame and success. In the second half, his only concern is this innocent, naive daughter. He dotes on her, holding her in the palm of his hand and granting her 10.7kReads8.8Score72214d adds
45. 145 朕 How Did My Precious Little Princess Run Off to the Modern World Again? 朕的宝贝小公主怎么又跑去现代了 Nana1996218娜娜1996218Ancient Romance311k WordsCompleted (I wrote this myself too. It’s not AI-generated. The Qing dynasty, transmigration between ancient and modern times, adorable and cute, and the princess really is three years old.) The little princess accidentally transmigrates to the modern world through a portrait her mother had painted of her. There, she meets four handsome modern men. This adorable, soft-hearted little princess, only three years old, travels back and forth between the ancient and modern worlds. 695Reads8.0Score10414d adds

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    It's over. It's over.

46. 146 爹 Daddy Found Me, or Was It Me Who Found Daddy? 爹爹捡到了窝，还是窝捡到了爹爹 Nana1996218娜娜1996218Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted “Daddy!!!” “Hmm.” “Daddy!!!” “Hmm, ” “Daddy!!!” “Be quiet.” “Hee hee hee hee hee~~~” “Daddy!!!” “Hmm.” “Daddy, am I your biggest little treasure?” “No. You're my comeuppance.” “Hee hee hee hee, I'm Daddy's comeuppance.” The battle of wits between General Gu and the two-year-old little girl he picked up by the roadside. 1---The Gu Family's Little Lucky Star. Complete. 2---The Qing Dynasty's Little Lucky Star. Complete. 3---The Modern Little Lucky Star 1.7kReads8.0Score17414d adds
47. 147 那 The Stingy Man Who Spent a Fortune on Me 那个抠门男人为我一掷千金 Willows by the Water水边柳杨Ancient Romance291k WordsCompleted She woke up to find herself in ancient times. Her birth mother had low status, her stepmother smiled with a knife behind her back, and now she wanted to marry her off as a second wife to some old man. With such a disastrous start, what was she supposed to do? Lu Mingyu had no intention of becoming an old man’s second wife. She was going to fight for her future. So what if she was a concubine’s daughter? With the right planning, she could still turn the tables and strike back. So she set her sigh 740Reads8.7Score13614d adds

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    They're all pretty good. I just finished the first and third books, and I'm still following the second and fourth.

48. 148 渣 My Scumbag Fiancé Ran Away from Our Wedding, So I Married Someone Else on the Spot 渣男逃婚，我当场改嫁了 Mu Yun Cheng慕妘娍Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted On her wedding day, Meng Jinyao’s intended groom, Gu Xiuming, eloped with another woman, turning her into a laughingstock. She hardened her heart and changed grooms on the spot, marrying Gu Xiuming’s adoptive father, Gu Jingxi. After the wedding, Gu Xiuming sneered at her. “Meng Jinyao, have you no shame? You couldn’t become my bride, so now you want to become my mother?” Meng Jinyao looked at the man standing in the doorway and complained, “Husband, your son is being disrespectful and insulting 4kReads9.2Score1.6k14d adds
49. 149 雇 Mercenary Transmigration: A Flourishing Commercial Journey That Conquers the World 雇佣兵穿越：锦绣商途倾天下 Ni Weizhen妮薇甄Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Just Started Rating, Scores Are Sure to Rise, No Regrets Taking the Plunge] Strong Female Lead + Political Intrigue + Business Wars [Happy Ending] Shen Qingyu, a top modern-day mercenary, transmigrates into the body of the Shen family's legitimate daughter, who has long suffered abuse. Facing domestic intrigue and business rivalries, she acts decisively, using her modern knowledge to overcome every crisis with ease. She also forms a marriage of convenience with Huo Yan, a playboy who can see ri 432Reads7.5Score—14d adds

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    Shen Qingyu, a top mercenary in modern times, transmigrates into the body of the bullied eldest daughter of the Shen family. She also becomes a "cooperative couple" with Huo Yan, a "playboy" young master who can see through her soul. In dire straits, she transforms into the "Dark Night Rakshasa," training a new, iron-blooded army that stirs up a storm across the land. 🎉🤔✨🦚🤔

50. 150 娇 The Pampered Madam 娇宠夫人 A Journey Through Mountains and Seas山海一程Ancient Romance333k WordsCompleted Su Yuan was born into the Great Sheng Dynasty, where people prized slender figures. But when she grew up, she was a voluptuous beauty, which made it difficult for her to find a husband. Then, after being selected as a concubine, she was assigned to Prince Qin, Pei Jingheng. Since she was here, she decided to make the best of it. Su Yuan planned to shut the door and live a quiet life of her own. She hadn't expected Pei Jingheng to be handsome and perceptive, with no prejudice against her, even th 25.3kReads9.1Score2.2k14d adds

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