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

1. 201 薄 The Coldhearted Empress: Her Royal Husbands Marry Her, but Don’t Love Her 薄情女帝，皇夫们只娶不爱 Meng Ai Yuqi梦爱宇琦Ancient Romance604k WordsCompleted [Strong female emperor]+ [Ancient-style political intrigue]+ [Palace intrigue with twists]+ [An entire cast of unhinged beauties]+ [Male leads are virgins] She is Xiao Jingli, the female emperor of Great Zhao, with the realm in her hands and the power of life and death at her command. Her harem is a chessboard. The three thousand beautiful men are not the emperor's prisoners, but living pieces on her political game board. The refined and gentle young nobleman; The proud, untamed son of a militar 1.2kReads9.3Score10714d adds

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   The younger sister was locked in the Yin Palace by the Ghost Prince, and she would cry out once and be kissed each time. Later, she pulled out the love thread from the mad ghost: "Light the lamp, this time it's your turn to kneel."

2. 202 乌 Farewell at Wu River: The Overlord’s Soul Returns Beneath the Han Palace Moon 乌江别：霸王魂归汉宫月 Qijiu Sheng七九笙Historical625k WordsCompleted I, Xiang Yu, could uproot mountains and tower above the world. I died by my own hand at the Wu River, consumed by regret. When I awoke, I had transmigrated into the body of Lu Zhi, Liu Bang's lawful wife and my old nemesis. The former Overlord of Western Chu is trapped in the inner palace. How could my proud spirit suffer such humiliation? Liu Bang is heartless and unfaithful, while Lady Qi is spoiled by his favor. The great feud of the past will be repaid a hundredfold today! I only meant to st 3Reads7.4Score—14d adds

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   A realistic time-travel novel without any cheat codes. Amidst the chaos of war and the displacement of people, the protagonist transmigrates, severely wounded, and on the run, befriends a young boy. In his desperate situation of evading pursuit, he receives help from a righteous army. Highly recommended!

3. 203 恶 Reborn After My Own Son, the Cruel Empress Dowager, Stabbed Me to Death 恶毒太后被亲儿子捅死之后重生了 Ink墨色Ancient Romance1.9M WordsCompleted The vicious Empress Dowager Jiang Mingzhu was reborn. In her previous life, to put her son on the throne, she poisoned and tried to assassinate the emperor, colluded with court officials, drugged a pregnant consort to make her miscarry, and plotted against the young crown prince. Every time she schemed, she put her own life on the line to grind her stepson's face into the dirt. But when the plot to put the son she'd worked so hard to support on the throne was exposed, he stabbed her in the back 19.6kReads8.9Score2.1k14d adds

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   A 20-year veteran bookworm recommends these two excellent ancient Chinese novels. I thought there weren't any good ones left, but they're truly amazing. The first one features a female protagonist who transmigrates into the body of a tyrannical emperor's maid, possessing the ability to read his mind and understand his behavior. It's the kind of clash between an arrogant emperor and a working-class woman—very engaging. The second one features a wicked empress dowager who is reborn. It felt like my previously muddled mind suddenly cleared, and many things I couldn't understand before became clear.

4. 204 四 The Four-Year-Old Empress Dowager: She Had a House Full of Grandchildren from Day One! 四岁小太后：打小，就儿孙满堂！ Cat Qian Qiu猫千秋Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Short drama of the same name: Four-Year-Old Dowager Empress, Surrounded by Children and Grandchildren Since Birth. Watch on Hongguo or Tomato] [Beloved by all + mind reading + adorable four-year-old raising kids + born at the peak of her life] Yun Shu was made empress the moment she was born. The old emperor was so furious when she was carried into the palace that he died on the spot. When the new emperor ascended the throne, she was made empress dowager at just three days old. The emperor was 4.9kReads8.7Score41414d adds

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   ✨ The four-year-old Empress Dowager was brought into the palace as a baby and raised by the Emperor and Empress. She was surrounded by children and grandchildren from a young age, and always acted like a little adult, lecturing the Emperor. Although the Emperor was a scoundrel, he was incredibly filial and always favored the Empress Dowager.

5. 205 太 A Time of Peace and Joy 太平欢 Xiao Se小色Ancient Romance668k WordsCompleted Jiang Zhiyu was drugged by her mother and sent to prison. After being used as a substitute for her twin sister, she died in a collision. When she lived again, she unexpectedly inherited the legacy of a great shaman. From then on, she was no longer confined to the inner quarters, nor did she yearn for the family affection that had once seemed so unattainable. She used witchcraft to treat the chancellor's daughter, summon the souls of the mentally disabled, and pray for the nation's great generals 5.3kReads9.3Score76314d adds

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   Both books are by the same author. The first one has supporting evidence and includes illustrations. However, the male lead seems a bit greasy. The second book is very humorous, and you can even learn something while reading it. I wouldn't recommend it if you're looking for a farming/developmental novel.

6. 206 明 A Dream of Returning with the Sheng Flute, Ink Ashes by My Pillow 明烬枕书一梦笙归 Listening to the Rain聽雨瀟瀟Ancient Romance288k WordsOngoing Han Zhiling, a history graduate student, was up late revising her thesis when she cursed, “The Ming dynasty fell. What the hell does that have to do with me?” When she woke up, she had become the youngest daughter of the Han family, whose entire household was destined to die according to the history books. Seventeen years remained until Beijing fell and the Chongzhen Emperor hanged himself. Looking at herself swaddled in her crib, Han Zhiling swallowed those words. Fine. Now it really does hav —Reads—Score—14d adds

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   I highly recommend this book. The author, while writing her thesis, is transported to the late Ming Dynasty. All she wants is to survive, but how does she gradually save the crumbling Ming Dynasty?

7. 207 贞 The Leisurely Prince of Zhenguan 贞观小闲王 Enlightenment on the Way悟途Historical7.8M WordsOngoing [No System]+ [Lighthearted]+ [Farming] Have you ever wondered what you’d do if you transmigrated to ancient times with no System and no golden finger? You’re not a physicist, chemist, or historian, just an ordinary person from the future. Everything you know comes from movies, TV, short-video platforms, and the media. How would you survive? Follow an ordinary person who transmigrates into Li Shen, Li Shimin’s tenth son at the beginning of the Tang dynasty. With nothing but his limited knowledge 117.7kReads9.2Score6.8k14d adds

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   I wish to be called God.

8. 208 敌 Enemy Princess: I Can't Take It Anymore, Princes, Take More Concubines! 敌国公主：受不了，皇子多纳妾吧！ King of Fire火王之王Historical773k WordsCompleted [Harem + Flirting + Struggle for the Throne + Rousing + Political Intrigue + Conquest + No System] Xiao Chen's soul transmigrates into the body of a good-for-nothing prince. From the start, his older brother frames him, and he ends up sleeping with the enemy kingdom's supposedly hideous princess! But it turns out the princess is a peerless beauty in disguise! His brothers regret it so badly they practically break their third legs slapping them! Forced to marry the princess and exiled to the bitt 2.9kReads8.4Score36414d adds

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   The princess, whom the princes of the Great Zhou Dynasty avoided like the plague, turned out to be a stunningly beautiful imposter. The time-traveling male protagonist was tricked into having an affair with the princess, but instead of being punished, he cleverly used a scheme to gain the title of Prince of Yan and command troops in Yan and Yun, where he both schemed and won the hearts of beauties.

9. 209 我 My Emperor Father Can Read Minds 我的皇帝父亲会读心 Bone-Leak Gua Wen骨漏呱闻Historical1.3M WordsCompleted [Infrastructure Building Focus ✚ Mostly Comedy ✚ Not Historically Accurate ✚ No Romance] Emperor Wei prided himself on being a wise ruler. His ministers served him well, his harem was harmonious, and his children were clever and filial. That is, until he was struck by lightning. Afterward, he gained the ability to read minds, and finally learned that everyone around him was two-faced, saying one thing while thinking another! Emperor Wei was devastated. So he had been such a failure as an emperor 55.6kReads9.3Score5.2k14d adds

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   Beautiful, beautiful.

10. 210 锦 The Brocade-Clad Killer 锦衣杀 A Bamboo Knows Cool一竹知酷Ancient Romance388k WordsCompleted He is the sharpest blade in the emperor’s hand, the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. By imperial order, he marries the only daughter of the Marquis Who Guards the Nation, who has been left behind in the capital. A marriage contract is both a reward and a shackle... She is a hostage used by the emperor to control the generals stationed at the border. He is the jailer ordered to keep watch over her. He struggles between loyalty and the growing desire he cannot suppress, while she naviga 2.2kReads7.1Score26914d adds

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    This book seems promising; it's a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, and it's also a political intrigue story.

11. 211 快 Run! Wei Zheng Is Bringing His Son to Court! 快跑，魏征扛着他儿子上朝了！ My Bumpy Journey磕磕绊绊的我Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Year Seven of the Zhenguan era. A thunderous boom sounded in the sky, and I transmigrated into Wei Shuyu. As Wei Zheng's beloved son, shouldn't I help my father with his troubles? Li Shimin secretly hiding spending money? Take a break, Dad. I'll chew him out. Li Shimin wanting to take a concubine? Take a break, Dad. I'll chew him out. Li Shimin wanting to lead a personal campaign? Take a break, Dad. I'll chew him out... In short, whatever Li Shimin does, we oppose it. That's how you earn a reput 23kReads9.0Score2.7k14d adds
12. 212 我 I'm Just a Poetry Copyist, So How Did I Become the Richest Man? 我一抄诗的，怎么就成首富了 Strolling in the Cold Rainy Night冷雨夜中漫步Historical164k WordsOngoing [Alternate World + Farming + Lighthearted + No System + play the pig to eat the tiger] My name is Wang Yi'an, and I transmigrated to the Great Jing Dynasty. All I wanted was to lie flat and enjoy a comfortable life, with nothing to do but listen to music at the pleasure houses. But wait, the original owner was a poor scholar? His house is bare, and his pockets are even emptier than his face? Fine, I won't play nice. In this otherworldly dynasty, where literary culture flourishes but poetry is so 114Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I've found a niche time-travel novel where the protagonist rises to power by copying famous ancient poems. Updates are stable, so feel free to check it out if you're looking for something to read.

13. 213 穿 Twelve Years After Transmigrating, I Married the Villainous Mastermind 穿到十二年后我嫁给了反派大奸臣 Zhang Amu章阿沐Ancient Romance883k WordsCompleted [Not a feel-good, sugary romance. A push-and-pull relationship, slow-burn melodrama, past and present lives, plenty of foreshadowing. Neither lead is perfect. Happy ending.] At sixteen, Lu Yanzhu was beautiful, born into a prominent family, and adored by her parents and elder brothers. The young lord of a marquis's household, who had grown up with her, naturally became her betrothed. Back then, Lu Yanzhu was the kind of girl even the princesses in the imperial palace envied. One day, she awoke 8.4kReads8.8Score82814d adds

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    🌟I have to mention this one! The female lead wakes up to find herself 28 years old in the future, having been 16 at the time. The male lead has always loved her, but due to various unforeseen circumstances, there are many misunderstandings between them. I love this bittersweet feeling! [Cool] The female lead isn't the typical spoiled type; the 16-year-old is smart, frank, and sunny, with a positive outlook and doesn't dwell on things. You might be a little confused at first because the author lays a lot of groundwork, but if you persevere, you'll find it becomes increasingly clear and insightful. Special note: Read sparingly, or you might end up like me, wanting more! 😭

14. 214 穿 Reborn as the Early-Deceased Son of an Emperor Who Can’t Have Heirs 穿成绝嗣皇帝早死的崽 Listening to Magpies Sing闻鹊语Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Raising a child + doted-on by everyone + no romance + adorable baby + heartwarming] Yan Chengyu transmigrates and learns that he's become the baby of an emperor with no heirs. He plans to give up and lie flat as emperor. Who knew he'd face death from the start? Luckily, his father comes through and successfully activates the System to save his life. But in the midst of the crisis, the System seals his memories, turning Yan Chengyu into a somewhat clever little baby. Emperor Mingxi has ruled f 20kReads9.1Score1.7k14d adds

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    It's set in ancient times and is quite good. The first book's protagonist transmigrates to the imperial palace and becomes the son of a childless emperor. The second book is more humorous and lighthearted.

15. 215 临 Lin'an, Gaze North 临安北顾 Lu Qiao芦樵Ancient Romance864k WordsOngoing (All chapters are complete. The novel is currently being revised, so it may appear to have stopped updating.) (Feedback and suggestions are welcome.) [Set in the mid-to-late Southern Song dynasty + ensemble cast of young characters + central couple’s push and pull + a touch of wuxia + long timeline] The emperor’s adopted son x daughter of a military family // Some background and plot elements are based on historical figures (no transmigration + no rebirth + no golden finger + plenty of heartbrea 5Reads6.2Score—14d adds

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    Set against the backdrop of the Southern Song Dynasty, this story portrays two generations, their love, hate, and grudges, from the imperial court to the martial arts world.

16. 216 永 The Thirteenth Year of Yongli 永历十三年 The Little Student Who Loves Meat爱吃肉的小同学Ancient Romance774k WordsCompleted Now being serialized~ [Nation and people above all + no golden finger, transmigration, or rebirth + one-on-one romance + happy ending] [Cunning, ruthless, brilliant villainess VS a lone official who has endured humiliation + mystery and investigation] To find her father's whereabouts, Xu Mingyu leaves her home and travels far to Lan County. There, amid the Yellow River's towering, turbid waves, she strikes a dangerous bargain with a tiger. She never expects to cross paths with Pei Wenzheng, the 324Reads8.3Score10014d adds

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    The novel incorporates a real historical background: the thirteenth year of the Yongli reign was a turbulent period of transition between the Ming and Qing dynasties. The novel blends ancient romance with this real and complex historical environment, allowing readers to experience both romantic love and the weight and vicissitudes of history, thus broadening the depth and breadth of the reading experience.

17. 217 糟 Oh No! My Former Lover Is the Crown Prince 糟糕！我始乱终弃的恩客是太子 Sleepy Meow Meow睡不醒的喵喵酱Ancient Romance559k WordsCompleted Original Title: Oh No! The Patron I Used and Abandoned Is the Crown Prince [Sweet Romance] [Mutual First Love] [Devoted Husband] [Love Grows Over Time] [Many Foreshadowing Twists] [Comedy] A quirky, down-on-her-luck heroine who grows into herself + a gentle hero Shen Yuan grew up in a small town in the south. Only when her mother died did she learn that her biological father was the powerful Marquis Shen of the capital. With no one to rely on, the orphaned girl set out on a thousand-mile journe 7.7kReads9.0Score92514d adds
18. 218 穿 After I Transmigrated, the Yandere Tyrant Imprisoned Me in His Palm and Doted on Me 穿越后，我被病娇暴君囚在掌心宠 Jade Beauty玉美人Ancient Romance577k WordsCompleted [Before you read: Strong male lead, weak female lead; a domineering tyrant and a delicate flower; a completely unhinged man and a little rabbit. The heroine is soft and gentle, not a strong female lead. The story features mind games, political machinations, foreshadowing, and twists. The heroine has no career arc: the male lead carefully traps her heart, cages her in his grasp, and pampers her. Don't read if that's not your thing!] [Both leads are inexperienced; sweet romance and cathartic drama 4.2kReads9.1Score42214d adds

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    This book is great! Its style is a bit different from Tomato's, and it gets better as you read on! The male lead is amazing!! He's both crazy and wicked, yet he dotes on and loves the female lead so much!! He's head over heels in love with her, to the point of obsession and hoping for a next life together! The male lead has the best brain in the entire book; he's incredibly skilled at political maneuvering, no one can beat him! He's incredibly cunning and manipulative towards the female lead, and he has a hidden, almost pathological, side—a love-struck, jealous, and possessive maniac! Later on, there's a bit of forceful acquisition and various smut scenes!! The female lead is a transmigrated girl, a kind-hearted, big-breasted woman with strong morals. The male lead dotes on her immensely, giving her the best of everything and even learning to dress and put shoes on her for her!! The plot involves past and present lives, the female lead has a mysterious past, and she's a beloved little girl!!

19. 219 我 My Brother-in-Law Is the Crown Prince, So What's Wrong with Me Being a Spendthrift? 我姐夫是太子，我纨绔点怎么了？ Misty Rain’烟雨’Historical2.2M WordsCompleted [Farming] + [lighthearted] + [alternate setting] + [no System] + [distinctive characters] Xu Xian, a young master who transmigrates to the state of Chu, is a genuine good-for-nothing rich kid. He gets the young masters of the Duke's estate to skip school, and somehow comes away from the entertainment house with more money than he went in with. He kicks and punches powerful court officials, and goes sword to sword with the capital's nobility. He does business on a grand scale despite the laws res 54.5kReads8.7Score3.9k14d adds

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    The book is funny and lighthearted; click to take a look, it's pretty good.

20. 220 攀 She Regretted Climbing into the Brocade Guard's Favor 攀上锦衣卫后，她后悔了 Xiao Yan萧嫣Ancient Romance301k WordsCompleted [A cold-faced but warm-hearted Embroidered Uniform Guard ✘ a sweet and beautiful heroine, female lead is not a virgin, deliberate seduction ✘ clear-headed surrender, romance-focused, fateful encounter, devoted love, sweet romance, not a strong female lead, set in a fictional dynasty similar to the Ming] Xia Yue was kept as a concubine by the salt smuggler Shen Yan for half a year. She escaped four times, and each time he caught her and brought her back. To free herself from this life, she set h 11Reads7.5Score—14d adds

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    A cold-faced but warm-hearted imperial guard versus a delicate and beautiful female protagonist! Xia Yue deliberately seduces Ji Heng, but withdraws when his identity is revealed. The story is full of memorable scenes of chasing after his wife. If you're looking for a good book, this is a must-read, an absolute gem!

21. 221 陛 Your Majesty, the Beauty in the Painting Has Escaped! 陛下，画卷里的美人逃了！ Reluctant to Let Go念念不舍Ancient Romance500k WordsCompleted (This is a story for female readers, female readers, female readers. Male readers, keep out!!) The wise and mighty Emperor of the Great Yan Dynasty was a dashing man of twenty-five, yet his harem was completely empty. The entire court was frantic about their wise emperor’s lifelong happiness, coming up with new ways every day to get him to choose a consort. With no other choice, the emperor made a portrait of a beauty his empress, leaving everyone stunned. Su Qingli was a university student from 6kReads8.2Score55514d adds
22. 222 她 She Kisses My Noble Lady's Lips as the City's Top Courtesan 她以花魁之身，吻我贵女红唇 Cardamom豆蔻儿Two Female Leads456k WordsCompleted Two female leads • cool-headed, resilient beauty and courtesan × unconventional woman poet • both untouched • ensemble cast of women • mutual devotion • serious drama • happy ending She is a dazzling musician fallen into the world of courtesans, adrift like duckweed; the other is a noblewoman poet trapped in a gilded cage, whose heart yearns for freedom. A melody and a poem: an encounter written in fate, and a calamity that shakes the world. Even prison cannot silence the longing carried by the 118Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is a historical romance novel with two female leads. The plot and writing are both quite good. If you're interested in stories with two female leads, this one is worth checking out; the story is very rich. 👍

23. 223 公 The Princess Sneaks Out on the Eve of Her Wedding, and the Crown Prince Comes to Catch Her Himself 公主婚前趁夜出逃，储君亲自抓人 Wuxi巫溪Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Forceful Possession + Wife-Chasing Crematorium + Devoted Couple + Male Lead with a Black Heart Beneath His Gentle Exterior] Prince Xie Linheng was famous for having no interest in women. For years, he had never been close to a single woman. In the second year of Jian’an, the emperor fell gravely ill, and the crown prince took power. Desperate to see her mother, Yu Tingwan had no choice but to seek Xie Linheng’s help. Everyone said the crown prince was as noble and graceful as a pine tree, peerl 27.5kReads9.2Score2.6k14d adds

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    These historical romance novels are so good! There are childhood sweethearts, cousins, elaborate schemes, and even forceful acquisitions. I feel like I'm completely immersed in their world; I can almost see ancient ministers and emperors going to any lengths to win over their wives! 🍖🍖🍖

24. 224 我 I Was Reborn, and This Time I'm Going on a Rampage 我重生了，这一世我嘎嘎乱杀 Cang Yuesheng仓月生Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted In my past life, I was schemed against and killed by Bai Lianhua and Liu Ruyan! This time, I'll send every one of the people who hurt me straight to hell! Seeing them hate me to the bone yet be powerless to do anything about it is so satisfying! This time, let me weave the path that sends you all to hell! I'm the head of the Wen family business. Watch me put men aside and focus on my career. I'm the leading lady of my own story! I just love building my business! When I try to put men aside, they 1.9kReads9.4Score19314d adds

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    The male lead's love for the female lead is so intense and precious! It's incredible!!! I love it!

25. 225 姝 Her Beauty Is Hard to Resist! The Dali Temple Chief Is as Fierce as a Wolf 姝色难逃！大理寺卿他如狼似虎 Pikachu Out of Power没电皮卡丘Ancient Romance611k WordsCompleted [Beautiful, Resilient Fallen Noblewoman × Stern, Devoted Minister of the Court of Judicial Review] [Historical Romance + Devoted Couple + Sweet Romance + Long-Laid Plans + Mutual Pining] [Male Lead’s Perspective: Long-Laid Plans; Female Lead’s Perspective: Each Gets What They Need] Meng Yunzhi, daughter of the Vice Minister of Rites, was famous in Luojing for her graceful beauty, with glossy dark hair and a slender, delicate figure. She was engaged to a young master of the Qi family. Once he 18.4kReads9.1Score2.3k14d adds
26. 226 某 One Day, I Realized My Fiancé Was an Obsessive Yandere 某天发现未婚夫是病娇 Xu Zhao许曌Two Male Leads590k WordsCompleted The heroine is genuinely principled + no male-male romance + multiple male leads . Xu Zhao has always believed her childhood sweetheart and fiance, who loves her as much as she loves him, is a gentle, proper, perfect husband. That is, until she sees the floating comments. [He refused to sign the marriage contract a second ago, and now she's about to be locked in a little room with a tiny chain around her!] [Great, a gloomy, obsessive, sickly jealous husband. We're doomed!] During the year her bo 1.9kReads7.7Score13414d adds

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    Before marriage, he was a gentle gentleman; after marriage, the chains in his drawer concealed his most insane possessiveness, a yandere's most intense desire!

27. 227 五 Five Years of Waiting Came to Nothing: My Husband Brings His New Love to Demand a Divorce 五年痴等成空，夫君带女逼我和离 Cang Yuesheng仓月生Ancient Romance604k WordsCompleted [Both Chaste] [Romance with His Older Brother's Wife] [Male-Male Story] [The Male Lead is repeatedly seen completely naked but stays faithful. Later, what looks like infidelity is actually a guard in disguise; the male lead remains devoted to the female lead throughout.] [Dear readers, we're very sorry! When you reach Chapter 139, please skip straight to Chapter 146. Chapters 140 to 145 are inconsistent and can be ignored.] On their wedding night, unrest broke out at the border, and her husband 5.6kReads9.3Score43414d adds
28. 228 疯 The Mad Tyrant Wants to Steal Her: You’re the One Who Tempted Me First! 疯批权臣夺她，是你先勾我的！ Bright, Gentle Laughter笑语晏晏Ancient Romance429k WordsCompleted [Possessive pursuit + Untouchable beauty brought down from her pedestal + Scheming heroine + Both leads are pure] The eldest son of the Xie family was as refined as a gentle breeze beneath a clear sky, as elegant as an orchid or jade tree, and, more unusually, possessed the heart of a bodhisattva. A year ago, he had taken charge of sheltering a destitute cousin who had come to seek refuge. The rescued Wanruo was deeply grateful, and looked up to and adored her cousin. Their story of a loving bro 239.5kReads9.2Score30.3k14d adds
29. 229 觉 After Awakening: A Villainess's Guide to Survival 觉醒后：恶女求生攻略指南 Jade Pillow Star玉枕星Ancient Romance178k WordsCompleted [Female supporting character's rise + beloved by all + sweet on the outside, dark within + ensemble cast] Bai Yingli, the concubine-born daughter of the Grand Commandant's household, was born with a face capable of captivating an empire, but she was so sickly that she got winded after walking a few steps. Everyone thought she was a pitiful girl in need of protection, including her white-lotus, legitimate older sister. But then she suddenly awakened and discovered she was living inside a melodra 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male lead's deep affection is only effective on the female lead; to others, especially supporting characters, it's like a sharp knife.

30. 230 被 After the Mad Imperial Preceptor Took Me by Force 被疯批国师强取豪夺后 Jing Mo旌墨Ancient Romance783k WordsCompleted Based on the original novel of Youku’s web drama Eternal Night’s Long Dawn [Mad Male Lead VS Stubborn Female Lead] [Both Pure and Faithful + Traditional Historical Romance + Love by Force + Sweet and Angsty + Happy Ending] Xie Wanyin, the legitimate daughter of the Xie family, lost her mother at eight. Her father remarried, and she was sent to grow up in her maternal grandmother’s home. Years later, she returned to the Xie household, wanting nothing more than to avoid conflict and focus on g 2.9kReads9.4Score38114d adds
31. 231 开 From Blacksmith Shop to Master Craftsman: I Use Modern Techniques to Outdo the Ancient Artisans 开局打铁铺我用现代工艺卷翻古匠 Senior Autumn Rain秋雨学长Historical248k WordsOngoing A technical-minded man wakes up in ancient times, wanting nothing more than to run his blacksmith shop. In the eyes of the world, smithing is nothing but backbreaking labor. Ancient ironworking relies entirely on feel? Wooden furniture can only be assembled with mortise-and-tenon joints? Only he knows that the furnace hides the secrets of temperature and proportions, and that iron holds the laws of mechanics within it. No supernatural powers, just formulas and experiments. In this thatched cotta 2.7kReads—Score23214d adds

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    A science and engineering student transmigrates to ancient times, develops advanced technology, and leads the entire village to prosperity. No system, no AI, no clichés! Brothers, come and watch! [Smirking face][smirking face]

32. 232 我 My Husband Holds Power over the Court, and My Mother Rules the Inner Palace 我夫权倾朝野，我娘宠冠后宫 Xiao Wan萧绾Ancient Romance272k WordsCompleted [Pure Historical Romance + Sweet Romance + Court Intrigue] Everyone says Princess Jin Jia was pampered from childhood, treasured like royalty, yet she's just a pretty but useless ornament? Zhao Yining doesn't care. She wraps herself in sheepskin, plays the pig to eat the tiger, and just keeps grinding! Her fiancé wants to run away? Don't let the door hit you on the way out. A sleazy man wants to get close? Get lost as far away as possible. She can dodge open attacks and fend off hidden arrows. A 2.4kReads8.9Score24214d adds
33. 233 无 The Nameless Journey West 无名西行录 Searching for Traces in the Mist迷雾寻踪Ancient Romance237k WordsCompleted After a sandstorm, Shen Heyin, a graduate student in cultural relics research, wakes beside a beacon tower in Guazhou at the start of the Zhenguan era. All she has left is half a bottle of water, a folding knife, and a fragmentary scroll that shows her visions of death. The first time the scroll lights up, it points to a dry well that isn't marked on any road. At the bottom of the well is a boy. Outside it are slashed waterskins, a working well that's been blocked up, and a road sign that's been 62Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This survival novel set in the Gobi Desert follows the protagonist as he traverses the barren landscape with limited supplies. He uses withered vines to create a makeshift rope to descend into a deep well and carefully tends to a young boy. You'll regret not reading it!

34. 234 岁 Spring's Joy, Year After Year 岁岁春欢 I Really Love Little Crabs超爱小螃蟹Ancient Romance669k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Years of Spring Joy is now available on all platforms] [Heroine and scumbag reborn + male lead transmigrates + mutual salvation + play the pig to eat the tiger] At seventeen, Shen Jiasui married Lu Yunzheng. The Shen and Lu families were both military dynasties, making them a formidable match. Two years into their marriage, Lu Yunzheng defeated the enemy kingdom and won renown across the land. But the Shen family was condemned for treason and executed to the last member. On 263.5kReads9.6Score31k14d adds
35. 235 娇 The Sweet and Gentle Crown Princess Is Adored Throughout the Eastern Palace 娇软太子妃宠冠东宫 Autumn Smoke, Falling Rain烟秋落雨Ancient Romance647k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + sweet romance + love at first sight + love that deepens over time + one-on-one + both leads are each other’s first and only + fictional history + lighthearted + a sweet, pure love story] The gentle, kind, and lovely Crown Princess, Shen Muyao, x the refined and elegant Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace, Ji Siming Shen Muyao was raised in her family’s hometown in Jiangnan, where the entire Shen clan doted on their little darling. On her sixteenth birthday, she left Jiangnan 4.2kReads8.8Score44814d adds
36. 236 流 Exiled, the Little Divine Doctor Saves the Entire Duke's Household 流放，神医小娇妻救了国公府满门 Wu Bai Wan伍佰豌Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Space + Female Doctor + Strong Heroine + Satisfying Read + Taking Down Scumbags + Building Wealth + The Whole Family Exiled and Fleeing Famine, Capable Heroine with Space as Support] A military doctor transmigrates to ancient times and, on the very day she arrives, marries Mo Jiuyue, a great hero from the history books. According to historical records, the Mo family was renowned for its loyalty, yet their achievements aroused the emperor’s suspicion. On the second day of the newlyweds’ marriage 87.8kReads9.4Score83.2k14d adds

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    A special forces medic transmigrates to ancient times, only to be forced to marry the male protagonist shortly after arriving. The entire Mo family, renowned for their loyalty and valor, is targeted by the emperor for their high achievements, leading to their confiscation of property and exile on the second day of their marriage.

37. 237 美 The Beauty Is Hard to Tame: I Won't Cling to the Heir's Favor 美人难驯：世子的高枝不想攀 Fish Song, Bird Trill鱼音袅鸟Ancient Romance346k WordsCompleted A scheming woman who clings to the powerful * A deep, cunning heir Coercive love + intense tension + an irresistible push and pull Her perspective: She seduced all the young masters in the capital, but never once thought to seduce him. She would marry anyone, just not him. He looked down on her and repeatedly thwarted her chances of marriage. His perspective: She seduced his brothers and friends, but acted as if he didn’t exist. He disliked her shameless flirting, hated her scheming and vanity, 23.1kReads9.2Score2.5k14d adds
38. 238 退 After Breaking Off the Engagement, the Foolish Princess Marries the Ninth Lord with Her Four Maids 退婚后，傻妃携四大丫鬟嫁九千岁 Clingy Little Tomato粘人小番茄Ancient Romance1.8M WordsOngoing [Palace Intrigue + Household Intrigue + Historical Romance + Princess Consort + Legitimate Daughter + Medical Skills + Two Powerful Leads + Cunning + Playing the Fool + Reborn + Fiercely Protective + Political Scheming] 99% of the comments are positive! Read with confidence! Su Qian, once the leader of a special forces unit in the apocalypse, died unexpectedly while carrying out a mission. With her portable medical space, she transmigrated to ancient times and into the residence of a great gener 23.4kReads8.1Score3.8k14d adds

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    No more feeling lost in a reading slump! This book is definitely worth following. The plot is engaging, the characters are compelling, and there's no disappointing ending. You won't regret reading it; you'll want more after you finish! A highly recommended gem! The plot is tight and fast-paced, packed with exciting moments, and the writing is smooth and immersive. Once you start reading, you'll be hooked and won't want to put it down! I've discovered a treasure of a novel, with likable characters, an explosive plot, and not a single dull moment. If you like this genre, don't miss it! [Currently in progress]

39. 239 心 His Beloved Frowns, and the Heir Apparent Rushes to Comfort Her 心尖宠她一皱眉，世子夫君追着哄 Shi Yiyuan十一源Ancient Romance321k WordsCompleted [One-on-One Romance, Both Pure, Sweet Romance, Childhood Sweethearts] Print edition of Jin Shi Jin Yu signed, and the comic adaptation is now online. Yuan Rongjin was the daughter of a general, but when she was young, her stepmother framed her and sent her away from the capital! Everyone thought she would suffer terribly out in the world and live a miserable life. But no one expected that during the ten years she spent away from the capital, Yuan Rongjin never looked the least bit down and out. 29.3kReads9.1Score2.1k14d adds
40. 240 家 Clan Cultivation: I Am the Clan's Guardian Spirit Beast 家族修仙：我为镇族灵兽 Toward the North Sea朝北海Eastern Fantasy1.8M WordsCompleted [Mythical beast story, no human transformation, no romance, ensemble family saga] Reborn as a Blackwater Mystic Serpent named Mo Xuan, he gains a Clan Guardian Spirit Beast System and forms a bond with the Zhou family patriarch. He becomes the Zhou family's guardian spirit beast, and from then on, their fortunes rise and fall together. As the family gradually grows stronger, Mo Xuan also becomes one of the most powerful beings, and the name of the Zhou beast-taming family eventually resounds thr 34.4kReads9.3Score3.1k14d adds

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    Highly recommend this first novel! I couldn't stop reading it, eagerly awaiting each update. Sometimes, I even secretly checked my phone under my desk during class to read the two daily chapters. I hoped for more chapters every day. The story is about a man reborn into another world as a snake. To activate a system, he joins the Zhou family, starting with just three members and rising to power, eventually ascending to the upper realm. The plot is rich and varied, presenting a perfect world of cultivation. Let's look forward to the author's updates! The second book is already 4 million words long, and its plot is captivating. It tells the story of Zhang Yunchuan, who transmigrates to another world and suffers oppression from the upper class. He leads his brothers in a rebellion, becoming bandits, attacking county towns, and routing the government troops. Later, surrounded by a large army, he is separated from his brothers and conscripted into the government army. He uses his intelligence to rise through the ranks. Through a series of developments, he eventually becomes a powerful figure. The author is updating steadily, so there's no fear of interruptions. Brothers, come and enjoy it!

41. 241 当 I Went Mad Serving as a Secret Guard, Then Someone Told Me I'm a Prince 当暗卫当疯了，有人告诉我是皇子 Fu Zhunan负烛南Ancient Romance356k WordsCompleted [Female-to-male transmigration] [Complete] [Click to follow the protagonist as he fights his way from cannon fodder to supporting male character to villain to main character.] [Transmigrate into a book + silly, hilarious protagonist + unmatched fighting skills but a screw loose, with a mental illness] Zhou Jinzhi, a pampered young master, transmigrates from a girl into a boy! With disaster striking and his family wiped out, a twist of fate turns him into a royal palace bodyguard. He assumes he i 1.2kReads9.0Score15714d adds

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    🍏🍏The protagonist is a female who transmigrates into a male bodyguard. She just wanted to live a peaceful life, but unexpectedly, she becomes a prince, and the only legitimate son at that. The emperor even holds the protagonist's hand and says that the throne is his! The writing is witty and humorous, and the protagonist is super cute!

42. 242 神 My Divine Bones Were Stolen? I Emptied the Imperial Treasury for My Dowry 神骨被夺？我搬空国库当嫁妆 Ke Xin柯新Ancient Romance875k WordsCompleted [Legitimate Daughter + Household and Palace Intrigue + Two Strong Leads + Devoted Love + Political Scheming + Divine Physician + Taking Down Villains + Satisfying Revenge] To save the Crown Prince, the genius physician Shen Jingwan is sacrificed by her family, who cut out her once-in-a-century “Exquisite Bone.” Her family is ennobled in return, while she is abandoned in the countryside to fend for herself. Three years later, she returns with unparalleled medical skills, only to discover that her 350Reads7.4Score—14d adds
43. 243 骷 The Skeleton Lord's Growth Journal 骷髅领主的成长日记 Even a Prawn Can Be a Hero大虾也是侠Eastern Fantasy1.9M WordsCompleted I unexpectedly transmigrated to another world. Others became immortals or Buddhas, while even the less fortunate got to rise from being nobodies. But when Gu Erdan got here, he realized he had nothing to look forward to. Because this guy had become a skeleton soldier! And not just any skeleton soldier, but a low-grade, headless, battle-damaged wreck of one! Life is hard, so the skeleton sighed. Looking at his body, without an ounce of flesh on it, Gu Erdan decided he would show everyone how to m 3.5kReads9.1Score46114d adds
44. 244 与 Dreaming with the Cold, Powerful Official: The Sweetheart Blushes and Her Heart Races 与清冷权臣共梦，娇娇脸红心跳 Orange Gummies橘子软糖Ancient Romance240k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + devoted couple] Fourth Miss Jiang lost both her parents when she was young. She has spent years hidden away in the inner quarters of the Jiang household, never meeting anyone. After coming of age, rumors spread that she is ugly and timid as a mouse, prompting her fiancé to break off their engagement. But on the day the engagement is called off, the man who arrives isn’t her fiancé. It’s his uncle, the man who visits her dreams every night. Jiang Fu has a secret. Ever since she c 12.7kReads9.2Score1.6k14d adds
45. 245 废 On the Day the Empress Was Deposed, Eighty Thousand Secret Guards Knelt and Begged Her to Return 废后当天，八万暗卫跪请归位 Wild Donkey Tribe野驴部落Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue + household scheming + deposed empress + satisfying revenge + corruption + madman + power plays + intense push and pull] In her previous life, Li Qingcheng gave up everything for love. She disbanded the world's greatest intelligence network, the Tianji Pavilion, which she had built herself and which was powerful enough to topple the imperial throne. Then, as the Chancellor's legitimate daughter, she married Xiao Yexuan, an overlooked prince. For ten years, she schemed on his beh 2.2kReads6.6Score47814d adds
46. 246 软 Sweet and Soft, Yet Full of Tricks: The Unhinged Heir Can’t Resist Her 软糯娇娇手段高，疯批世子不经撩 Xie Jinan谢今安Ancient Romance356k WordsCompleted Also known as The Mad Young Heir Claims the Lead Role in a Rom-Com [Adorable, outspoken little princess x gentle, loyal big black dragon] [Not a strong female lead + sweet, doting romance, both leads have only ever loved each other + mutual healing + loving and caring for each other] One day, Rong Yu catches Gu Yun'uan bandaging a pigeon’s injured leg and remarks sarcastically, “How kind of the Heir’s Consort.” Gu Yun'uan gives him a puzzled look, then picks up the other six pigeons tied togethe 666Reads9.2Score10214d adds
47. 247 墓 The Rise of the Graveyard 墓园崛起 The Real Old Wolf真的老狼Anime Fanfiction3.3M WordsCompleted Li Xun, an avid fan of the Necropolis faction in Heroes of Might and Magic, transmigrated to the legendary continent of Klein. There, he established a Necropolis civilization and began an extraordinary journey in another world… Zombies and skeletons were nothing special; ghosts and vampires were mere cannon fodder. Liches and Death Knights were his main force, while Ghost Dragons rose to the pinnacle! The secrets of the mysterious Sea Tribe, the eerie Underdark, the filthy Abyss, the evil Nine H 2.8kReads7.9Score27514d adds
48. 248 一 I Transmigrated and Became the Beloved Bride of a Crippled Marquis 一朝穿越，替嫁残侯成团宠 Chen Jiu辰九Ancient Romance230k WordsCompleted [Historical transmigration + medical skills + marriage before love + two strong leads who dote on each other + suspense and court intrigue] Shen Qingci, a top surgeon, transmigrates into the body of a bride forced into a marriage swap. She becomes the new bride meant to bring good fortune to Xiao Yan, the blind and crippled Marquis of Dingbei. On their wedding night, she takes his pulse and immediately sees through it: “My lord, you’ve been poisoned. Someone wants to keep you in darkness forever 130Reads—Score—14d adds
49. 249 穿 Transmigrate Into a Book: I Only Want to Be a Cousin, Not a Concubine 穿书之我只想当表妹，不想做妾 Your Lordship Smiles by the Rail倚栏君笑Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + palace and household intrigue + romance + satisfying revenge + everyday life] Zhou Qiongyue was praying for a chance to lie flat, only to transmigrate into a household-intrigue novel she'd read. The catch was that she wasn't the heroine. The heroine was Xie Zixin, the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Xuanping. The male lead was Zhou Qiongyue's childhood friend, her second imperial cousin. Zhou Qiongyue, meanwhile, was a lovesick supporting female character who wa 14kReads8.9Score1.2k14d adds

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    Warm and loving article! Relax to Shuangwen! The writing style is superb!,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,! The characters have unique personalities, the daughter's slave father with two faces, the sober mother who loves her children, the eldest brother who is white and black, the second brother who is particularly brave, the second prince who is suitable to be a brother but not a partner, and the fifth prince who is wise but foolish, and controlled by his sister, the acting skills The first-class dignified queen, the suspicious emperor who likes to make trade-offs, Duan Jianing who will never give money to a man... Everyone is very sober, not so much affectionate, and all have eight hundred minds, weighing the pros and cons, it's very real!

50. 250 无 Invincible Undead Legion 无敌亡灵军团 Literary Battles文战Eastern Fantasy2.8M WordsCompleted [Complete and free] [An exhilarating hit] Guan Yu sits atop a tank, watching the sunset with Hou Yi! Bai Qi pilots a plane and asks Zheng He if it can land on an aircraft carrier. Li Yunlong points ahead and asks Zhao Yun whether the Italian cannon can reach that far. What are skeletons? They are empty vessels without souls. Give them powerful new souls, and they gain all the abilities of their souls' former owners! Blow the demons to pieces! Storm the Church! Even the undead tremble at the sigh 670Reads7.5Score10414d adds

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