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

1. 301 长 The Blood Curse of Immortality 长生血咒 Guan Tangzi观棠子Ancient Romance531k WordsCompleted [The mystery of immortality + palace intrigue at its peak + battlefield schemes + devastating romance + dynastic upheaval] This is an intense political romance full of heartbreak. Get yourself emotionally prepared before reading! Twist after twist! Every character is clever! The plot is logical, the foreshadowing is rich, and the emotional impact lingers. It took me three days to recover after finishing it! Princess Yongzhao carries unusual blood, making her the most precious “medicine” in the 32Reads8.8Score14714d adds

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   Trust me! This one! Just finished! Not a mindless angst novel! The plot isn't clichéd, there are no mindless cheat codes or transmigration systems, and the male and female leads aren't superhuman beings. The story is grand in scale, involving the unification of the Tanzhao Dynasty, the Western Huang Empire, and the twenty-three northern tribes. Characters like Yin Chengji, Yin Chengrui, Emperor Zhaoming, Xiao Linghui, Liu Qingqi, Chen Qingyan, Imperial Physician Jingyan, Empress Dowager Yuanling, and Princess Xiyuan are all supporting characters, but each has their own origin and destiny. Around chapter 60, the tear-jerking and exhilarating moments become frequent, getting more and more addictive as you read on. I cried a lot myself, basically finishing the second half in tears! The logic is sound, there are many foreshadowing elements, and the last few epilogues are also excellent, perfectly resolving every plot hole. Highly recommended!!

2. 302 长 Changhua Hall 长华殿 Yan Xixi晏西西Ancient Romance372k WordsCompleted [Two unhinged leads + ruthless pursuit + regretful pursuit + no getting back together] Everyone said Sheng Zhaoning was the most loyal dog at Wei Yi's side. She came when summoned and left when dismissed, as lowly as the mud beneath his feet. One night, after drinking, someone asked Wei Yi, “Do you really not like her?” Wei Yi looked as if he'd heard a joke. “She's just a dog. What makes her think I'd like her?” Everyone laughed. Outside the door, Sheng Zhaoning lowered her eyes and finally gave 12.6kReads9.1Score1k14d adds

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   The female protagonist is brave, resilient, and ruthless; she's vengeful and kills without blinking an eye! She's not soft-hearted or delicate, and while I'm not good at writing book reviews (I never do), I highly recommend this book!! Once you read the first few chapters, you won't be able to put it down!! [Admiration]

3. 303 大 The Black Lotus of Great Ming 大明黑莲花 Xian Yuke羡鱼珂Ancient Romance594k WordsCompleted [Female con artist × hypocrite] The year the Jiajing Emperor ascended the throne of the Ming Dynasty, Magellan's fleet completed its circumnavigation of the globe. It was only decades later, along the eastern coast of Zhejiang, where the sea ban was in force, that a country woman happened to hear the Western theory that “the world is round.” Suddenly, she realized: If all four seas are round, then wherever you stand, you can be the center of the world. But when she looked around, women had no pa 5.9kReads9.3Score1.1k14d adds

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   Two black lotuses grow side by side, and the butterfly in the harbor flaps its wings gently, causing a storm in the court...😊😉🤔🥳😋😇

4. 304 穿 After Transmigration, Her Whole Family Are Villains 穿越之我全家都是反派 Song Xiangbai宋象白Ancient Romance832k WordsCompleted Content warning: Lots of crude bathroom humor. Don't read while eating. Version One: Jiang Mianmian transmigrates. Her father is a scheming scholar with the face of a kindly man. Her mother has the face of a bodhisattva and the heart of a ruthless killer. Her eldest brother looks simple-minded but is cunning at heart. Her second sister is selfish and sharp-tongued. They were born destined to be villains. To highlight the protagonist's justice, kindness, and greatness, they work hard to do all so 139.1kReads9.6Score16.9k14d adds

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   It's so good! I didn't want to skip a single chapter. The author put a lot of effort into it, so readers can feel the warmth of the words.

5. 305 手 With the Notable Ministers System in Hand, I Disguise Myself as a Man in Ancient Times 手拿名臣系统，我在古代女扮男装 Tianyang Peak, Who Loves Handmade Wheat Dumplings爱吃手工麦饺的天阳峰Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Xu Yue transmigrates into a book. She becomes the delicate, vulnerable cousin of the male lead in an examination-themed novel: her mother died young, she has no brothers and no one to rely on, and her family won't take her in, so she is awkwardly forced to live in the male lead's home. In her previous life, Xu Yue rose from being an orphan to earning a doctorate. She never believed in fate, and even though it was hard for women to get by in ancient times, she never stopped thinking about how to 122.4kReads9.6Score11.8k14d adds

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   They are all super good-looking, high-quality articles.

6. 306 镇 Pacifying the Sea as Betrothal: The Grand Princess's Defeated General 镇海为聘：长公主的降将 An Muxue安姆斯雪Ancient Romance443k WordsOngoing For a hundred years, Great Jin has favored land over sea. Noble clans control the shipping routes, imperial authority has waned, and the treasury is empty. Princess Li Mingyi makes a forceful start: she builds a navy, commissions giant ships, and points her sword toward the South Seas! From the start, she captures Lu Zhengpai, a wild sea lord, and gains a bonus to his top-tier sailing talent! He has every reef and current at his fingertips, making voyages a hundred times safer! The combat streng —Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The eldest princess who commands the Red Whale Navy, the lone and valiant leader of Shouyuan Island, she flicked his chin with her whip, remarking on his handsome appearance; he risked his life for the survival of his people, kneeling before her horse. A contract transformed their mortal enemies at sea into a bond between them.

7. 307 逃 Fleeing Famine: My Whole Family Is Reborn 逃荒，我全家都是重生的 Mo Mo Is Master Mo墨墨是墨爷Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Dreams of the Future + Whole Family Reborn + No Romance] In her previous life, Su Yin, her mother, and her aunt were brutally killed by rioters. In the blink of an eye, the three of them were reborn together. Before the rioters stormed their village, they took refuge in Xinghua Village, where their uncle lived, and fled in advance. On the road as refugees, they ran into Su Yin’s abandoned, blindly filial father. They thought he’d be dead weight, but it turned out he could see the future, and hi 66.8kReads9.4Score7.9k14d adds

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   🎉🎉I absolutely rave about this novel!!! It's so great! 🍃The plot is intricately woven, fresh and bold, with excellent attention to detail. The romance is direct and straightforward, it's truly, truly, truly amazing! It definitely deserves a full five stars.

8. 308 布 A Commoner Conquers the Nine Provinces 布衣镇九州 Cai Bibi菜比比Historical2.3M WordsCompleted Zhao Ce transmigrates to the Ming Dynasty, becoming an impoverished scholar with a terrible reputation. He also discovers that he borrowed money to get married, then squandered it all, and ended up buying a pitiful little cripple on the way back to make up the numbers. The little cripple has mismatched eyes and is treated like a monster. Zhao Ce: What kind of miserable life is this? A disastrous start? But when he takes another look at the little cripple, so tiny and thin, blinking those big eye 25.6kReads9.2Score2.7k14d adds

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   I highly recommend "My Little Wife"—I've read it for 1000 hours, it's really sweet!

9. 309 小 The Little Princess Is Always Trying to Undermine Me 小郡主她总想拆我台 A Trivial Reason渺小的理由Mystery337k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + mystery-solving + one-on-one romance + sweet love + ensemble cast] [Quirky young princess × aloof, sharp-tongued heir] After my imperial uncle caught me causing a scene in a brothel, I became an unofficial member of the Dali Temple. My immediate superior, Xie Zhiyan, is the sharpest-tongued heir in the capital. He’s so cutting that even the flies find him harsh when he examines a corpse. “Your Highness, if you’re bored, why not lick the tiles in the morgue clean?” That is, 297Reads6.3Score10114d adds

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   A new sweet detective story set in ancient China, featuring suspense and an ensemble cast. Check it out if you're interested!

10. 310 别 While Others Solve Cases, I Just Look Up the Answers 别人破案我直接看答案 I Eat Tomatoes Without Spitting Out the Skins吃西红柿不吐番茄皮Mystery860k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + golden finger + light mystery + historical workplace drama + career advancement and raises + 30% feel-good power fantasy, 70% hard work] A heroine who grows over time, with a love interest. She isn’t ruthless or vengeful… If that’s not your thing, please don’t read. Thank you. By now, Yan Dan has become a renowned chief constable, famous throughout the land. Someone once asked how she went from being a lowly, unknown county constable to one of the most sought-after investigator 7.3kReads9.2Score1.4k14d adds

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    The first book is an ancient detective novel set in a dynasty that has had two empresses and a relatively open social atmosphere. The female protagonist has a special ability, but she doesn't rely on it entirely and also grows and develops on her own. The second book is a supernatural novel with excellent writing, but updates are sporadic. Let's both jump on the bandwagon!

11. 311 赐 After the Imperial Betrothal, the Grand Secretary Finally Got a Clue 赐婚后，首辅大人开窍了 Wangwang Milk Beans汪汪奶豆Ancient Romance575k WordsCompleted Everyone in the capital knew that the legitimate daughter of Imperial Censor Qiao was frail and could be knocked over by a breeze. Yet the emperor betrothed her to Mu Shijing, the Chief Grand Secretary, who stood second only to the emperor and above everyone else. Mu Shijing was the man who had shattered the dreams of countless young ladies in the capital, and on top of that, he had paid a fine for staying unmarried for two years in a row, making him the capital's most eligible bachelor. When th 5.6kReads8.8Score71014d adds

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    💞💞This book is so good, I could read it again and again. It's said throughout the capital that Miss Qiao is so delicate she'd fall over in a gust of wind. But when the Grand Secretary, second only to the Emperor, sees his seemingly frail wife climbing a tree and beating someone, he's completely dumbfounded.

12. 312 地 The Seventy-Two Earthly Fiends Transformations 地煞七十二变 Wine Priest祭酒Mystery1.5M WordsOngoing The seventy-two transformations of the Earthly Fiends each grant a supernatural ability. A mysterious book with a yellow cover sent Li Chang'an back to the ancient world. Every demon he killed earned him a new ability. Painted-skin ghosts, zombie kings, spider demons... one after another fell beneath his sword. Communing with the netherworld, swordsmanship, demon-slaying... one supernatural ability after another emerged from the book. After he wiped out a hundred ghosts and looked around with hi 37.4kReads9.3Score4.5k14d adds
13. 313 冷 The Cold-Faced Miracle Doctor Keeps Getting Framed 冷面圣手他总被碰瓷 A Trivial Reason渺小的理由Mystery306k WordsCompleted A sandstorm sweeps across the Western Regions, bringing a string of baffling cases: a corpse aboard a ghost ship in Loulan, ghostly figures in painted human skins in Dunhuang, a deadly demonic melody in Gaochang, and a blazing-red mystery that burns at the heart. Mo Jiu, young master of Rong Ku Valley, bears the burden of original sin. A master of medicine and poison, he can find the tiniest clues on a corpse. Lin Xingwan, the dazzling and spirited leader of Ting Feng Pavilion, is unrivaled in 27Reads—Score—14d adds
14. 314 让 They Wanted Me to Be a Sacrificial Stepmother, but I Chose to Make My Own Way 让我当炮灰主母，我偏另谋高枝 Ji Yun霁妘Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Historical Romance / Household Intrigue / Sweet Romance / The Male Lead Is Head Over Heels] In Ruyi's Beloved Concubine, the heir apparent Xie Yunzhix is a brave and formidable warrior, always dashing across the battlefield in fine clothes, with no one able to stand against him. Sadly, he is only a supporting character. The story opens with him in a vegetative state, leaving behind three adopted sons. Xu Qingyi discovers that she has become the foil to the beloved heroine of a sweet romance. On 145.5kReads9.4Score20.4k14d adds

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    Super good!! 😍 It tells the story of the female lead and her stepson in the early stages, and later helps the male lead devise strategies (the female lead is a transmigrator in a book~).

15. 315 演 I Played the Emperor My Whole Life, and After Being Reborn, He Still Wants the Crown Prince 演了皇上一辈子，重生他还要太子 One Little Sweet Fish一口小甜鱼Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Original title: Only After His Death Did He Learn That the Empress Did Not Want to Be Buried With Him [The heroine transmigrates, the hero is reborn] As he lay dying, Emperor Tianhe looked back on his eventful life. He had risen from humble beginnings to become the founding emperor, and the world praised his achievements. In his fading consciousness, he saw his virtuous empress, his beautiful consorts, and his weeping children. He felt that his life had been complete. But after he died, his soul 32.3kReads8.9Score2.3k14d adds

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    It was really good. Logically, the male lead, being so perfect in his past life, shouldn't have been reborn. I felt so sorry for the female lead from beginning to end, but reading this book also gave me a lot to think about (for someone like me who doesn't date much but still has idealistic views on love). The female lead is very clear-headed and doesn't fall for the male lead just because of a few words. Anyway, I feel it's really suitable for people who have romantic fantasies. I don't want to read any romance novels anymore.

16. 316 星 Starlight Falls Late, Dew Glimmers in the Night 星辰晚来露华浓 Midnight Phantom Moon子夜幽月Ancient Romance340k WordsCompleted Gu Xingwan was the legitimate daughter of the prime minister's household. Su Bai, the seventh prince, was her childhood sweetheart, promised to her before they were even born. Gu Sangzhi, a high-ranking court official, was her older brother, and he doted on her. Then the prime minister's household fell... Su Bai, her childhood sweetheart, was the mastermind behind the plot that destroyed her family... Gu Sangzhi, her own brother, was the one who poisoned her with his own hands... Instead, it was 9Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I'm recommending both of these to you! One will keep you smiling like a proud aunt the whole time, you won't be able to stop reading. The other will make you clutch the blanket the whole time... It'll make your heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys ache... Come on, experience the extremes of hot and cold!

17. 317 老 After I Died Peacefully of Old Age, I Was Forced Back to Work to Repay My Debts 老太我寿终正寝后，被迫营业还债 The Dog's Up to Something狗子有猫腻Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted I was about to be reincarnated, but the King of Hell said I still had debts to repay? The cycle of cause and effect sent He Yun, who should have been reincarnated, back to life in the body of the matriarch of a declining earl's household so she could repay a debt of fate. When she opened her eyes again, she had acquired several children who weren't her own. In this era, where more children meant more blessings, other families had a dozen or twenty children. But look at the Earl's household: In t 2.3kReads8.9Score17014d adds
18. 318 重 Reborn, She Became Even More Unhinged Than the Crown Prince 重生后，她比太子还要疯 Qin Jiao秦胶Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted [The husband’s pursuit after the divorce + devoted couple + reborn daily life + sweet romance] [Money-loving, flirtatious crown princess VS scheming, smiling crown prince] In their previous life, they married young and loved each other deeply. Though the crown prince was fickle, she was the only woman by his side. She could never fathom what her husband was thinking, but she was content to be his crown princess. But the moment he became emperor, he wanted to take another woman as a consort?! Fu 680Reads8.2Score10214d adds

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    A wife-chasing nightmare!! A schemer who falls for his true love!

19. 319 操 Controlling the Ancestors: Creating a Millennium-Old Clan from the Chu-Han Contention 操控祖宗：从楚汉争霸创千年世家 Just Pay Me给钱就行Historical2.0M WordsOngoing A story of a millennium-old clan and its ancestors After graduating from university, Chen Cheng gained the ability to travel through time, going back and forth across history to control his own ancestors! If he can't get rich in the present, he'll start in ancient times! He takes a leg from Xiang Yu during the Chu-Han Contention, becomes Emperor Wen of Han's tutor amid the Lü Clan Disturbance, pushes through reforms in Emperor Jing of Han's era, and turns the tide in the late Eastern Han! The Ji 91.1kReads8.9Score7.4k14d adds

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    This magnificent landscape, steeped in a thousand years of history, transcends time and space, showcasing the might of our ancestors. The Han dynasty's rise and fall astounded the world, while the Jin dynasty's upheavals changed the course of history. An uncrowned family stands tall, its history marked by unbridled arrogance. Chen Cheng, with his masterful brush, paints a vivid picture of rise and fall throughout the ages.

20. 320 读 Mind Reading in Exile: The Crown Prince Quietly Watches His Bedroom Maid Flee 读心流放，太子默默看通房跑路 Tangyuan and Meatballs汤圆肉丸子Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [A little stronger than average + Silly comedy + Mind Reading + Pocket Dimension + A touch of fantasy] [An exceptionally beautiful heroine] [The Crown Prince’s heart is as deep as the sea] Song Qingning caught her boyfriend cheating on her with a man, a muscular Black man at that. In a torrential downpour, she ran out in a daze, devastated by the betrayal. Without watching where she was going, she fell into a sewer. When she woke up, she had become the Crown Prince’s bedchamber maid. Before she 5.5kReads8.3Score62614d adds

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    The Crown Prince discovered his concubine was trying to escape, so he kept a close eye on her. Later, he discovered he could hear her thoughts and she often cursed him in her mind, but she found him quite pleasing to the eye. The female lead is a goofball with a spatial ability and superhuman strength. She constantly tries to escape but fails and is exiled halfway. Song Qingning becomes pregnant and, seeing the severely injured man who can't eat and is vomiting constantly, she belatedly realizes that this man has suffered for her.

21. 321 水 Water Margin: Dual Transmigration, Jinlian and Wusong Save the Great Song 水浒之【双穿】金莲武松救大宋 Hermit of the Cave Peak洞顶山人Historical176k WordsOngoing [A New Take on Water Margin] [Siblings Transmigrate Together] [Rewriting Song History] [Eliminating Rebels] [Cleverly Destroying the Six Traitors] [War and Bloodshed] Chu Sitong: Dual doctorates in Chinese and Western medicine. Chu Siyuan: An officer in the peacekeeping forces. The siblings both died in an accident. Unexpectedly, they transmigrated into the world of Water Margin at the end of the Northern Song dynasty. Relying on their respective strengths, the siblings worked together, not only —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Brother and sister transmigrate together, Jinlian and Wu Song, one a scholar and the other a warrior, venturing into the Song Dynasty.

22. 322 山 A Strategy for Realm and Rivers: Chronicles of Court and Jianghu 山河策【庙堂江湖录】 Hermit of the Cave Peak洞顶山人Historical309k WordsCompleted [Peerless Heir] [Jianghu and Court] [Blood-and-Iron Warfare] [Political Intrigue and Wits] [Alternate History] [Chivalry and Tenderness] [No Transmigration] [No Golden Finger] The Dingbian Prince’s household is wiped out. Ten-year-old heir Ling Canglan narrowly escapes. After years in hiding, he makes his name in a single stroke. He studies both literature and martial arts, and grows into a man of great talent. Faced with the enmity of his country and the hatred of his family, he joins the army 2.1kReads7.0Score15514d adds
23. 323 满 A Family of Loyal Martyrs Forced into a Second Marriage, and the Comment Section Goes Wild 满门忠烈被逼当填房，弹幕杀疯了 Peach Blossoms Flourish桃之泱泱Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Past and present connected + two storylines running in parallel + women supporting women] It begins when Shen Shuangyu is branded a homewrecker for supposedly seducing her brother-in-law before her sister's death, then marries into a marquis's household as his second wife. She pours her heart and soul into managing the household, supporting her husband, and raising her stepson and stepdaughter, never uttering a single complaint. In the end, all she gets in return is: “She's doing this to atone. 36.8kReads9.1Score5.2k14d adds

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    ✨✨Highly recommend the first book, it's incredibly good!🎉 At first, I thought it was just an ordinary revenge story about a female protagonist who suffered a tragic past life and is reborn. 💐But then I discovered the male protagonist was a reincarnation, has strong morals, and their interactions are incredibly sweet. It turns out to be a sweet romance. 🍓Later, amidst the palace intrigue and power struggles, a courtesan attempts suicide by drowning to stir up trouble in Yanjing. I initially thought she was just a pitiful girl deceived by a scumbag, but it turns out she's a loyal friend who fights for her princess. 💐The story's message gradually improves, and every supporting character is vividly portrayed. ②This book features a modern female protagonist who helps an ancient female protagonist escape her original storyline through comments. The theme of girls helping girls is excellent, with a dual storyline spanning ancient and modern times. The modern storyline is incredibly satisfying—just get to work! The ancient storyline, however, felt frustrating due to the low status of women in that era. But with the help of comments, it became increasingly enjoyable, and everyone seemed to be living their own lives. 🍭🍭Follow @MingRuoRuLan, and you'll never be short of books to read again!

24. 324 锦 The Zither's Unending Mystery 锦瑟无端 Cha Xiao Qi茶小七Ancient Romance150k WordsCompleted [Clear-headed, rational heroine × Devoted, possessive second male lead; SC; HE] [Power couple | Play the pig to eat the tiger | Marriage first, love later | Everyone gets their comeuppance] [The heroine is no angel, and she's good at striking back and stirring up trouble] [He enjoys mistreating his wife at first, then runs himself ragged chasing her later] My name is Jin Se. By imperial decree, I married the capital's most famous lovesick second male lead. He was devastatingly handsome and brill 1.6kReads9.0Score16814d adds

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    A clever female lead and a stubborn young master | A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love that's incredibly addictive, with both political intrigue and sweet romance.

25. 325 将 The Eldest Sister-in-Law of the General's Household 将门长嫂 Jianjian减减Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted (Originally titled: The Eldest Sister-in-Law as His Wife) The year Chu Huai was exiled, several of his brothers died on the battlefield, and his father died coughing up blood. Chu Huai’s spine was broken, but he somehow survived. The young general became a useless cripple in everyone’s eyes, unable even to end his own life. Then the sister-in-law he had once despised stepped forward. She carried him along the long, thousand-mile road into exile and single-handedly held the shattered Chu family t 13.3kReads9.0Score1.9k14d adds

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    Very good, worth watching.

26. 326 皇 After the Empress Became a Little Hungry Ghost, the Mad Tyrant's Eyes Turned Red 皇后成小饿鬼后，疯批暴君红了眼 When the Clouds Sleep云眠之时Ancient Romance360k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + mad, obsessive love interest + paranoid and sinister + little hungry ghost + adorable kids + one-on-one romance] Recently, a little hungry ghost arrived at the palace. Her magic was weak, her thoughts simple, and she got hungry very easily. Sometimes the other ghosts bullied her, and she'd crouch in a corner, feeling sorry for herself as she quietly munched on her favorite big rocks. All in all, she was a cute, timid little useless ghost. On the night of the Mid-Autumn Fest 3kReads6.8Score22114d adds

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    This book is both captivating and imaginative. The young emperor's first act of defiance was the loss of his beloved. On the night he attempted suicide by poison, the usually aloof emperor rose as if in a daze, his face deathly pale, almost unable to stand. Inside Angjing Palace, the young emperor tightly embraced the warm person in his arms, his body trembling slightly. He parted his lips slightly, coughed up a few drops of blood, and his hair turned white overnight. Three years later, she became a little hungry ghost, with weak magic, simple thoughts, and an extreme tendency to get hungry. Sometimes, when bullied by other ghosts, she would squat dejectedly in a corner, silently chewing on her favorite large rock. In short, she was a cute yet pathetic useless ghost. On the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, she secretly went out to forage for food and was accidentally taken in by the mad tyrant.

27. 327 情 Love Is Hard to Win Back: After His Sister Left, the General Regretted Everything 情缘难追：妹妹走后将军他后悔了 A Little Chirping Tabby一吱土猫Ancient Romance164k WordsOngoing In her previous life, she made a wish on a lantern at the river during the Lantern Festival: that she and Duan Chizhi would be together forever. Then she became the final step on his ladder to immortality, and died. In this life, she remembers nothing and follows him down to the mortal realm to help him through his love trial. Then her memories return, and she falls for him all over again. Overjoyed, she ties their red strings together and secretly wishes they could be the only ones in each oth —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    If you're looking for a historical romance novel with deep bonds yet unbreakable barriers, check out this book. The two protagonists have a history of mutual assistance across two lifetimes, and their long companionship fosters affection. However, the barriers of identity and impersonation create a strong sense of unease. Despite their mutual affection, they struggle to get closer, creating a compelling and suspenseful story. This book is worth reading.

28. 328 可 Damn! Why Is the Crown Princess Surrounded by Suitors Everywhere? 可恶！怎么到处都是长公主的鱼！ What Did I Do Today今天我干嘛了Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Short drama of the same name] [The Princess's World of Flowers] Now streaming [Content warning: The female lead is not exclusive, but all the men are, so read with caution] [Schrodinger's playgirl × a whole lot of men] [Lighthearted, not a serious historical drama] [Original title]: Too Many Men Are Such a Hassle. Who Should I Spoil? Wen Yu transmigrates into the Great Sheng Dynasty as its beautiful, useless, brainless eldest princess. After learning that the original owner drowned by accident 47.2kReads9.5Score6.4k14d adds

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    It's so good! It's a pity it's finished. No cheat codes, it's both exciting and funny. Come and learn how the princess masters a man's heart! ❤

29. 329 海 The Begonias Bloom for You Again 海棠今又为君开 Yi Shuang宜霜Ancient Romance556k WordsCompleted [Historical Romance + Sweet Romance + National and Family Feuds] In her previous life, Xiuyi trusted a scumbag and agreed to marry him, only to be pushed into a pond by a scheming white lotus and drown! Reborn, she opened a clinic, saved her father and brothers, kicked the scumbag to the curb, and schemed to have the white lotus die a gruesome death in prison. The cold-faced marquis, whose power held sway over the realm, drew her into his arms: “Don't worry! With me here, everything will be your 42.5kReads9.3Score4.6k14d adds

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    In her past life, she married the wrong man and died unjustly. In this life, she seeks revenge and makes money, unintentionally finding a good husband.

30. 330 你 You Should've Told Me You Were the Emperor's Grandson! I Wouldn't Have Punched You All This Time 你是皇孙不早说，害我捶你那么久 Good Fortune Sixfold福六顺Ancient Romance286k WordsCompleted The person Zhu Chen'an hated most was her younger brother, Zhu Chenye. Ever since they were little, their parents had treated him like the apple of their eye. As for her, she was expected to be his live-in servant, taking care of his every need. When their enemies came after them, her parents didn't care whether their daughter lived or died. They rushed out to shield their son from the arrows, and even their dying words were: “An'an, even if it costs you your life, you must stand in front of you 1.1kReads8.5Score19914d adds

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    The male and female leads seek revenge together, relying on each other. Though their words and actions may differ, they both genuinely care for each other's safety. Although the male lead initially tries to kill the female lead, he never truly intends to. The female lead, after being killed countless times, finally reaches the capital, not for wealth and status, but to avenge the Zhu Family Village. She is incredibly intelligent, and her numerous attempts on her life are heartbreaking [almost crying]. It's truly a great story.

31. 331 回 One Glance Back, A Thousand Years Gone 回眸一瞬已千年 A Lake of Misty Rain一湖烟雨Ancient Romance513k WordsCompleted Body transmigration + soul transmigration + the whole family transmigrates + woman disguised as a man + meticulous historical research + a touch of sci-fi + political intrigue + not a wish-fulfillment story, nor a story about an all-powerful heroine + Ying Zheng, the First Emperor of Qin + a kind but imperfect heroine (readers who love formulaic wish-fulfillment stories, beware). An original story with no recycled tropes, where every plot thread connects. The heroine is an ordinary modern woman 205Reads8.4Score—14d adds

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    A historical time-travel novel where a woman disguises herself as a man and travels back to the Qin Dynasty, nearly falling for Ying Zheng. The plot is novel and intricately woven, the writing is logically sound, and the author demonstrates extensive historical knowledge. Not a light novel, suitable for mature readers.

32. 332 梨 When the Pear Blossoms Bloom 梨花绽放时 Yi Shuang宜霜Ancient Romance260k WordsCompleted She has almond-shaped eyes, peachy cheeks, and a delicate, adorable look; He wears plain clothes, with dark hair and an exceptional air about him; Her life has been full of hardship, yet she remains kind and good-hearted; He has won countless honors on the battlefield and commands awe wherever he goes; What sparks will fly when these two meet? 933Reads8.7Score10914d adds
33. 333 大 The Great Yu's Master Strategist 大渝筹算师 Little Darling Lost in the Way迷途的小心肝Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + revenge on scumbags + lighthearted + pure romance + playing the fool to catch the tiger + happy ending] Good news: Her betrothed came first in the provincial exams and earned the title of Jieyuan. Bad news: Her betrothed, now a Jieyuan, wanted to break off the engagement without losing face, so he schemed against his fiancée, who came from a merchant family. Fine. If you want to break things off with dignity by scheming against someone, then neither of us is going to have a 18.3kReads9.3Score2.2k14d adds

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    Shiver in fear! The auditors are coming to check the accounts!

34. 334 老 Honey, Open the Door. It's Your Husband 老婆开门，我是老公呀 Chen Wanquan陈万全Modern Romance749k WordsOngoing [GB stories + one-on-one happy ending + both leads’ first and only love + collection] Hey, everyone, come gather round and dig in!!!! 1. A gentle older girlfriend who’s a total puppy for her girl 2. A cool, frail Buddhist monk and a woman general 3. Hugs for an insecure deskmate 4. A domineering sweetheart and her long-haired beauty of a wife 5. Transported into an ABO world, I marry a delicious, sweet Omega as my wife 6. A horror writer meets her thousand-year-old wandering ghost husband 7. Th 1.4kReads—Score12814d adds

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    Don't get too caught up in the court intrigue; the everyday interactions at the temple are actually the most captivating. Zhao Jingyan notices the lax security at the back gate and specifically instructs Chen Chu to replace the lock with a more sturdy one. The old monk, having already seen through her intentions, kindly reminds her not to frighten his disciple. The female general is brave and valiant, while the Buddhist disciple is gentle and reserved. The young man will protect her if trouble comes later. You might want to check it out.

35. 335 爹 Loved by Mom and Dad! A Happy Life in Ancient Times After Being Born There 爹疼娘爱！胎穿古代幸福生活 Apples Never Run Out苹果不会少Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted The animated series The Great Xia Pearl Chronicle is here! [Fictional Setting + Ancient Times + Rural Farming + Infrastructure Building + Lighthearted and Healing + Everyday Family Life + No Romance + A Heart of Gold] A domineering CEO's... assistant dies of overwork and transmigrates to the small village of Songjiatai in the Great Xia Dynasty, becoming a little farm girl who rolls around in the mud. Her name is Song Daya. Having spent her previous life striving to be the best, Song D 9.9kReads9.0Score1k14d adds

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    I absolutely love it! I'm watching it for the second time now. The adorable little girl has grown into Da Xia's daughter. So far, I've only seen Song Mingzhu as Song Daya when she was three years old. She speaks with an accent, and she uses maltose to hire other children to find pebbles to pave the road when her parents aren't home.

36. 336 伏 Ambush 伏杀 Mo Bai1莫白1Historical1.4M WordsCompleted [Original title: Ambush] Beneath the awe-inspiring might of Heaven, all living beings are mere ants. And yet he dares, with the strength of an insect, to turn the world upside down. For family, for friends, for the burning hatred in his heart, for the nightmares that haunt him year after year, for justice, and for fairness. This story is set in an imaginary world and has no connection to actual history. Everything in it is fictional. Any similarities are purely coincidental. 15.3kReads8.3Score96214d adds

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    The court intrigue is incredibly hardcore, the revenge plot is full of wit and intelligence, and the battle of wits is full of twists and turns – it's super satisfying to watch…

37. 337 穿 I Became the Emperor’s Tutor, and the Tyrant Can Hear My Thoughts 穿成帝师后，被暴君读心声了 Ye Yinchan叶吟蝉Ancient Romance527k WordsCompleted [The rating is low because few people have read it. It'll go up!] [Female Imperial Tutor disguised as a man, cool-headed on the outside but ruthless within * seemingly innocent wolf cub male lead] [One devoted couple, younger man/older woman, mind-reading, System, light nation-building] After dying suddenly, Yun Qing transmigrated into the Great Xi dynasty she had been researching, becoming the late Imperial Tutor of the young, fearsome Emperor Xie Rang. She meant to run away and avoid trouble, 3.3kReads9.2Score52014d adds

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    This book is absolutely amazing!!! I'm the kind of person who gets scared halfway through a book and doesn't dare to finish it, but this book is so good that I went straight to the ending halfway through. It didn't have a bad ending!!! The beginning and end are perfectly connected, and even though I only read about halfway through, I was deeply moved by the ending. All of the above is rambling, but in short, this book is fantastic!!! Highly recommended!!! This is the best book I've ever read!!!

38. 338 东 Eastern Han: My Life of Rising in Rank, Making a Fortune, and Killing My Father 东汉：我升官发财死亲爹的一生 Mint Health Is Ridiculous薄荷健康离谱Ancient Romance353k WordsCompleted [The female lead is not a good person. Not a good person. Not a good person! That’s important, so I’m saying it three times!] [Mostly focused on the female lead’s growth, with a somewhat slow pace.] This story has a little crossover with Love Like the Galaxy, and there’s also a character similar to Shaoshang. I really love Shaoshang, but the fanfiction elements are minimal. Here’s the actual synopsis: March of the twenty-fourth year AD. Amid the rumble of thunder and a woman’s cries from inside 60Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Please, everyone, check this out! I'll really feel bad if no one reads it. The author updates twice a day, super active! It's from the female lead's perspective, set in ancient times. Fans of historical romance shouldn't miss it! The protagonist wakes up every day with the goal of restoring the Han Dynasty, living two hundred years before Liu Bei! 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

39. 339 话 Being a Prince Is No Easy Thing 话说王爷不好当啊 Potato Vermicelli Who Loves Potatoes爱吃土豆的土豆粉Ancient Romance388k WordsCompleted A woman transmigrates as a man, slice-of-life series Orphan Li Fei accidentally transmigrates. No big deal, transmigration is all the rage these days~ But she’s become a baby boy. No big deal… well, maybe that is a bit of a problem. She’ll have to get used to it… She has several older brothers. Great! So many strong shoulders to lean on. Which one should she cling to?~ Her goal is to become an easygoing prince, tending flowers, walking the dog, strolling through the market, and enjoying a drink 9.2kReads9.1Score62214d adds

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    This book is good.

40. 340 长 Changan Bets on the Spring Breeze 长安赌春风 Wan Changru, Who Loves Vegetarian Pork Floss爱吃素香松的万长儒Ancient Romance18k WordsCompleted Chang'an Bets on the Spring Breeze 39Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The gambling game in Chang'an is a gamble on people's hearts and the world.

41. 341 此 Chang'an of This World 此间长安 Gu Yanqing顾砚青Ancient Romance353k WordsOngoing A lifetime in a frail body, half a life among books. After an unexpected long sleep, he wakes in the Tang dynasty, during the Zhenguan era. Young Lin Chen has nothing to his name and a life as insignificant as a blade of grass. The moment he opens his eyes, he falls into a deadly predicament. In his previous life, he was confined to a sickbed, unable to live freely. In this life, even if he must walk through the mud, he will make every step shine. He will neither curry favor with the powerful no 33Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Chang'an is a city, and also a dream. They live in the dream and turn the dream into their daily lives.

42. 342 闺 Murder in the Inner Quarters 闺中煞 Jian Ye简也Ancient Romance843k WordsCompleted The Jiang family's third branch had a daughter, radiant and resplendent. With a single essay on the strategies of statecraft, she stunned the entire land of Qibei. In her early years, she was forced to marry a widower, and her mother wept herself to an early grave. Later, she fell into the hands of a eunuch. Her father went to the capital again and again for her, only to meet a horrific end, torn apart by five horses. What does it mean for a family to be ruined? What does it mean for everyone t 395Reads8.7Score10314d adds

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    [Smirking][Full] Upon hearing this, Jiang Zhuo's lips curled slightly, and he said softly, "I want to say, if you're certain that you can't live without me, I can wait..."

43. 343 他 His Little Yue Is Like the Moon 他的小玥亮 Ya Fei Li Ou亚菲莉欧Ancient Romance411k WordsCompleted The animated series is now available. Everyone said the Yan girl sent to the palace by the General's Mansion was an idiot. Premature, slow-witted, always a beat behind when she spoke, and smiling whenever she saw someone. On the day of the selection, everyone laughed at her. "Is the General's Mansion so short on people that they had to send an idiot to fill a spot?" Yan Yue didn't understand, so she laughed along with them. Later, she became the only woman in the harem allowed to stay overni 29.6kReads8.8Score2.9k14d adds

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    The women in the harem gossiped privately, mocking Daiyue for being slow-witted and easily manipulated, convinced she wouldn't last more than a few months. But all their scheming couldn't compare to her sincere heart. The emperor secretly dealt with all those who made things difficult for her, showing favoritism in public time and time again, a satisfying and slap-in-the-face moment.

44. 344 折 The Delicate Beauty’s Tears 折娇啼 Jing Mo旌墨Ancient Romance573k WordsCompleted [The hero regrets everything to the point of madness + the leads torment each other + a friend steals the heroine away + the second male lead gets the girl + no reconciliation after a breakup + pure historical angst + the heroine ends up with the second male lead] Shen Yanzhi, heir to the Marquis of Jinghai in the Great Chu Kingdom, had just come third in the palace examination when he was unexpectedly captured by the Eastern Qiang Kingdom and married off to Qin Guiwan, a woman of Eastern Qiang 8.2kReads9.3Score91114d adds

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    🐱Cat Cat is here to recommend books! [Kiss] First book: The male lead is captured by an enemy country and forced to marry the female lead. After four years of manipulation and hurt, the female lead is scarred and heartbroken. The male lead chases after her relentlessly, but the broken relationship cannot be mended, and the second male lead takes her place. [Kiss] Second book: The female lead and the second male lead are childhood sweethearts. Due to a series of coincidences, the female lead loses her memory and marries the male lead. "The male lead wipes out the female lead's entire family," super heart-wrenching. The broken relationship cannot be mended, and the second male lead takes her place. [Kiss] Third book: Sweet and slightly angsty. The female lead is a woman disguised as a man, independent and strong. The male lead is lively, cute, and talkative, vowing to sever all emotional ties and believing he has fallen in love with a man. [Kiss] Fourth book: The male lead is crazy and devoid of emotions, but dotes on the female lead. The female lead is a well-bred lady. Their childhood encounter brought them together. The last three books are related, all pure ancient romance, no rebirth, no time travel, no cheat codes, and all characters are highly intelligent.

45. 345 被 The Abandoned Heir Places First in the Imperial Exam, and Ten Thousand Riders Storm the Marquis’s Mansion 被弃世子中状元，万骑踏平侯府门 Jun Moyu君陌玉Historical1.8M WordsCompleted [Imperial Examinations + Reborn in the Womb + Court Politics + Revenge + System] Shen Shufan was reborn in the womb as the heir to a marquis’s estate, only to be knocked unconscious and thrown into a river. No problem: ever heard of the Proficiency System? The impoverished Shen family, a humble family of scholars, found a poor child in a freezing river. Little did they know he was an imperial-examination genius! Other families considered it a blessing from their ancestors if even one person pass 20.8kReads8.7Score2.4k14d adds

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    I've read over 6000 books, totaling over 3800 hours of reading time. This is a genuine article from someone who's been reading for three or four years. I'm quite selective about the books I recommend; you can try them out.

46. 346 刚 Fresh Out of Seclusion, I Meet the Future Empress After Her Assassination 刚出山的我遇到被刺的未来女帝 Magical Girl Zheng魔法少女政Historical706k WordsOngoing [High Martial Arts + Wuxia + Genius Insight + Inventing His Own Thunder Arts + Future Empress + Wulin Power Struggles] Lu Qing transmigrates to a world where martial arts flourish, becoming a young Daoist at Qingxiao Abbey. His sect has no thunder arts he wants to practice. So he decides to create his own. A few years later, the Scripture of Yimu Qingxiao Thunder gradually takes shape in his hands. The first time, Lu Qing might go wrong. But if someone points out even one problem, he can follow 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The genius Lu Qing transmigrates to another world and hides in the Qingxiao Temple, where he independently develops the path of thunder and masters a unique thunder technique. Carrying two swords, he travels to all corners of the land, intending to visit the major holy sites of the Daoist sects. On his way, he witnesses a group of martial arts heroes besieging a woman, thus becoming embroiled in the conflicts of the Dasheng court.

47. 347 长 The Chang'an Palace Coup: The Prince She Saved Went Mad 长安宫变，她救的王爷疯了 Tuoba Hong of the Eastern Palace东殿的拓跋宏Ancient Romance174k WordsOngoing He plots at every turn, seizes Chang'an, and faces the emperor's deadly trap and the princes' hungry eyes. On the eve of the kingdom's fall, he turns the tide. Chao Shutong marries for love, while Xiao Xuan pursues her with steadfast devotion. Together, they watch the tides rise and fall and the clouds gather and drift. 51Reads6.5Score23514d adds

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    The court and the country are in turmoil, with traps everywhere. Empress Dowager Fu lays a trap, princes covet power, and Emperor Rui is wary. The female official Chao Shutong painstakingly plots and resolutely steps into the chaos to protect the one she loves. Xiao Jue is trapped in a life-or-death situation, enduring and gathering strength to turn the tide.

48. 348 过 With a Photographic Memory, Isn’t It Only Natural I Came First in the Imperial Exam? 过目不忘，我中状元正常吧？ Mountaineer登山客Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Lu Chengan forgot to drink Granny Meng’s soup. One day, he transmigrates to a remote mountain village in the Great Zhou dynasty and becomes the second son of the Lu family’s second son. To take the imperial examinations, Lu Chengan has no choice but to urge his father to better himself. Before he knows it, his father becomes an official. Lu Chengan: Does he still need to work hard? 43.9kReads8.6Score4.5k14d adds
49. 349 大 Ming Dynasty Imperial Exams: From the Start, I Became the Father of Five Children 大明科举，开局成了五个孩子的爹 Little Zhang Under the Night Lamp夜灯下的小张Historical393k WordsCompleted (Farming + daily life in ancient times + imperial examinations) A reassuring read. Shen Lin'an inexplicably finds himself reborn in ancient times in the body of a widower, with four sons and a daughter to care for, as well as a mother in her fifties. The original owner was a scholar, but he had never even earned the title of licentiate. He was too weak to shoulder a load or lift a hand, knew nothing of farming, and spent every day in drunken stupors, letting the years slip by. Let's see how Shen 2.2kReads7.0Score16114d adds
50. 350 东 The Eastern Palace's Beauty: This Favorite Consort Is Mine! 东宫姝色：这宠妃我当定了！ Sheng Qian笙浅Ancient Romance520k WordsCompleted [The heroine is doted on from the very beginning. The story focuses on sweet romance, not scheming palace intrigue. The hero adores the heroine and is even a little lovesick. If that's not your thing, please move along, and don't leave a bad review over it. The heroine rises from a junior consort to a favored consort, Crown Princess, and Empress. The hero is a crown prince at first and becomes emperor later.] Su Niannian has landed in a male-lead-centric novel! Her new identity is Su Ling, the 30.4kReads9.4Score2.9k14d adds

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    This novel is really good. The male and female leads meet outside the palace, and the female lead is doted on from the very beginning. She transmigrates into the book, and the male lead is incredibly awesome. He never lets the female lead suffer and protects her very much. It's so sweet!

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