Historical Romance Where the Woman Pursues the Man and He Gradually Falls for Her 女追男 男主一点一点喜欢上女主的古言

1. 251 小 The Little Fish Spirit Raises Kids in the 1980s 小鱼精在八零养崽崽 Liang Mo Yun Zhou凉沫云舟Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted After cultivating for eight hundred years, a little fish spirit fails to leap through the Dragon Gate and is reborn in the body of Fu Yunxiu, a lazy glutton from the 1980s. She also has two little babies to raise. She’s never even laid eggs. How could she possibly raise children! Every time she abandons them, she gets struck by lightning. Every time she tries to run, her demon core explodes. With no other choice, she can only nurse the children through her tears. The family is poor? No problem. 355Reads9.0Score10014d adds

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   This contemporary romance novel is a classic tale of a woman pursuing a man. The female lead is a captivating and alluring enchantress!

2. 252 我 My Conquest Handbook 我的攻略手册 Lin Buling林布凌Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted I transmigrated? Well, fine, but couldn't I at least get a golden finger?! I could cry. From the start, the System saddled me with three targets to win over, and if I failed, my account would be deleted. As a former 996 wage slave, all I want is to lie flat and stay alive, but the plot insists I become a playboy. Sheng Junchuan, the cavalry general and my childhood sweetheart, is stubborn on the outside and soft-hearted underneath, with jealousy running through his veins. Qian Duoduo, the propr 4Reads6.7Score—14d adds

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   A corporate slave unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of the beloved daughter of the Marquis of Zhenguo. She originally wanted to relax and enjoy her wealth, but her peace was shattered by the "Is available for romance" sign above the general's head. She also discovered that this cold-faced general was actually her fellow traveler. The two went from testing each other to forming an alliance and pursuing each other, making their life in this other world full of fun.

3. 253 糟 Oh No! Our Fake Wedding Is Off, and the Rugged Prince Is Coming After Me 糟！假成亲不成，糙汉王爷追上门 Xiao Nai miss小奈missAncient Romance200k WordsCompleted [Feel-Good Read + Comeback + Transmigration] In an instant, Luhua transmigrated into the body of a poor, helpless girl. Her own grandmother was heartless and intent on selling her to an old man as a concubine. Her relatives all had their eyes on her, just waiting to take advantage of her. But Luhua wasn't the original owner. She taught every one of them a lesson. Someone told her, "You have to learn to forgive." Luhua sneered. "Forgiving them is the Buddha's job. My job is to send them to meet h 1Reads—Score—14d adds
4. 254 公 The Reborn Princess Will Make Him Her Prince Consort 公主重生只为招他为驸马 Tattered Scroll in the West Wind残卷西风Ancient Romance271k WordsOngoing She is Zhou Wanyu, Princess of Chang'an, once destined to become empress. He is Li Chengsi, the Marshal's son and the newly acclaimed God of War of the Dazhao Empire. In her previous life, she took poison and died for love. In an instant, time turned back, and she was reborn in the nineteenth year of Tianshun. In this life, she is determined to make him her consort, whatever it takes, and grow old with him. What earth-shattering secret made them sever their bond and turn against each other? The 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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   This book is a must-read. A princess chases the male lead, disguising herself as a man to pursue him all the way to the battlefield.

5. 255 禁 Has Lord Xu Broken His Vow of Abstinence Today? 禁欲的徐大人今天破戒了吗 Fruit Jelly水果冻冻Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted A new restaurant has opened in Huayang City. Its proprietor is a pretty young widow, with a slender willow waist you could barely encircle with one hand and a gaze that seems to hook you in... People have taken to calling her the “Beguiling Blossom Proprietress.” The stern prefect, who has always kept his desires in check, darkened at the sight and scolded her coldly: “Shameless and depraved!” Later, the aloof Lord Xu, who never paid attention to women, met the beguiling and enchanting proprie 4kReads9.3Score56914d adds

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   Both of these are stories where the woman pursues the man, and it's incredibly easy; the female lead is very charming.

6. 256 日 Tempting Him Day and Night 日夜诱他 Plain Years素年Modern Romance625k WordsCompleted [Top-tier elite family in the capital, aloof Buddhist-like male lead x alluring, breathtaking dance star female lead + both each other's first and only + seductive teasing] The most outrageous thing Yu Ange ever did was, on the day she was cheated on, deliberately tempt her ex-boyfriend's best friend: Bo Jingyan, the untouchable Buddhist-like prince of the capital. She had an ulterior motive. She did everything she could to cling to him, tempt him, flirt with him, and bewitch him, but every time 289Reads8.3Score—14d adds
7. 257 侯 The Marquess's Manor's Thief of a Wife 侯爵府的飞贼夫人 Butterfly Dream abc蝶梦abcAncient Romance179k WordsCompleted “Lan Xin’er, why? Why would you do this to me? Do you know that the jade pendant you stole is my life, and that it spells the ruin of the entire Marquis of Zhenyuan’s household...” Ouyang Han roared in unbearable anguish. “I’m sorry! I’m sorry! I had no other choice...” Tears streamed down Lan Xin’er’s face. If she could, she would give her life to protect the man before her, but she couldn’t gamble with her younger brother’s life. Was it good fortune or misfortune that Second-Rank Marquis Ouyan —Reads—Score—14d adds

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   An unconventional novel about power struggles and intrigue. The female protagonist is a thief who, after her brother is kidnapped by a mysterious person, is forced to steal a jade from the male protagonist. To obtain the precious jade, she must pursue him relentlessly. It's humorous and exciting; those who enjoy this genre should check it out.

8. 258 重 Reborn: My Domineering Wife Won't Leave Me Alone 重生之霸道娇妻赖上我 Half a Life in Smoke and Sand半生烟沙Urban1.5M WordsCompleted [Reborn + sweet romance + daily life + poetry appreciation] Beiming Xueluo is reborn and wakes up to find herself face-to-face with the cold, domineering devil Sheng Xia once again! She thought she could finally get away from her, but Sheng Xia ends up clinging to her for good. He runs, she chases! Sheng Xia: "Xueluo, if you run again, I'll break your legs!" Watch the cold queen Sheng Xia gradually let loose and show her true colors! Sheng Xia: "Xueluo, what are you thinking about?" Xueluo: "I'm 705Reads9.0Score10014d adds

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   These two novels by the same author are definitely worth reading, though they're both still ongoing and I'm eagerly awaiting updates. They're absolutely top-notch books.

9. 259 天 A Childhood Friend from Heaven: My Ice-Cold Girlfriend Keeps Trying to Get Revenge 天降青梅：冰山女友总想报复我 Half a Life in Smoke and Sand半生烟沙Urban527k WordsCompleted [One Heroine] [School Life] [Sweet Romance] [Funny Everyday Life] As a child, Gu Li was bullied by Luo Ye until she left. Thirteen years later, she has changed her name to Yu Tong and met him again. Back then, he always wanted to buy her and take her home. Now she’s the one who wants to buy him and bully him every day! Both hiding their identities, they only want to win each other’s hearts all over again! Yu Tong: So Luo Ye belongs to Gu Li? Luo Shiqi belongs to me, Yu Tong! Yu Tong: Hey~ Big Si 566Reads9.0Score10214d adds
10. 260 帝 The Emperor’s Darling: Your Fate Is Missing a Little Peach Blossom 帝君娇宠：你命里缺朵小桃花 Little Yi Is a Cat小一是只猫Ancient Romance133k WordsCompleted Song Yu lost both his parents when he was young. The only companion he had was a peach tree in the courtyard. One day, the peach tree transformed into a sweet young woman who clung to him every day, insisting that he marry her. After much thought, Song Yu finally agreed. But the moment Taoyao saw his face, her eyes turned red with tears. “The Land God tricked me again! He promised me a celestial immortal, so why did he turn into the King of Hell?!” Song Yu's face darkened. “You don't like the Ki 51Reads8.7Score—14d adds

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    Little Peach Blossom had a tough time winning over the male lead, but thankfully she got her wish in the end.

11. 261 奸 The Treacherous Minister Is Expecting 奸臣有喜 Gu Xige顾夕歌Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted She is the short-tempered, shameless Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, skilled at embezzlement, bribery, and abusing her power for personal gain. Her hobbies include attacking people from the shadows and sowing discord. She is the dynasty's infamous number-one villain. Then one day, the officials were relieved to discover that she had finally set her sights on someone else: the renowned Imperial Preceptor. To arrange a chance encounter, she starts lurking outside his residence every 2.8kReads9.2Score39114d adds

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    This is exactly what it is: the female lead disguises herself as a man, the male lead is a Buddhist monk, and in the end, the male lead renounces his vows and marries the female lead... It's funny and sweet at the same time, and it's quite popular on Douyin (TikTok). 🔥

12. 262 庶 The Concubine-Born Daughter Holds Power 庶女权相 A Pot of Joys and Sorrows一壶悲欢Ancient Romance664k WordsCompleted (Scheming concubine-born daughter x loyal guard) After being forced to bear a child for her sister and having the baby cut from her body, she dies full of hatred and is reborn. She takes one careful step after another, becoming a prince’s strategist. When her evil father and poisonous mother are executed, she plays celebratory music at the execution ground. When someone tries to poison her, she has them tortured with four thousand cuts. Everyone calls her a vicious demoness, yet she alone cannot 182Reads8.8Score—14d adds

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    It perfectly embodies the theme of a woman pursuing a man; the female lead seems to be a super thoughtful person. The main attraction is that the male lead is a bodyguard! The female lead teases the male lead all the time, and the writing style is humorous. The scheming and intrigue are also quite enjoyable. Highly recommended!

13. 263 太 The Crown Prince’s Divine Doctor and Beloved Consort 太子殿下的神医娇妃 Cheng Zhouzi澄舟子Ancient Romance347k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + System + sweet romance] A genius surgeon from the twenty-first century dies suddenly at the operating table. When she opens her eyes again, she finds herself in the State of Yin, a country that never existed in history! There’s even a talking System in her head. She hears that once she completes the System’s upgrade, she’ll be able to return to modern society. Delighted by the news, Mu Qinyao embarks on a long journey of winning over her man, defeating monsters, and leveling up 7Reads6.9Score—14d adds

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    The girl pursues the boy, and at first the boy is a little resistant, but the "it's actually good" phenomenon applies! The female lead is cute, clear-headed, and not a saint. (System transmigration)

14. 264 穿 Transmigrating to Become the Crown Princess 穿越之成为太子妃 Devouring Three Kids狂炫三个小孩Ancient Romance144k WordsCompleted Who is the person in my dreams? I recognized you long ago, my prince. I wish you’d at least lie to me. I’d planned to drift through life like this, half-awake and half-asleep. “Congratulations, Host. You have completed the mission. You will soon return to the real world and be granted a new life.” As the long-awaited mechanical voice rang out, everything around me turned into an illusion... 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It's him! It's him! It's definitely him! Look over here!

15. 265 惹 Hot-Blooded Wife: Day 99 of Winning Over Huo Shao 惹火娇妻：套路霍少的第99天 Flash-Kiss Mage闪现吻法师Modern Romance2.3M WordsCompleted She was a genetically engineered prodigy created by a mad scientist. Unable to bear the fate of a lab rat, Su Nai escaped, only to run into him by chance. Su Nai asked, “Lawyer Huo, why did you choose to become a lawyer?” He replied, “So that if I ever get divorced, I can make sure my ex doesn't leave with so much as a pair of underwear. Why did you study business?” “Probably so that if I ever get divorced, I can afford to buy myself a pair of underwear.” She was beautiful, fiery, and icy, a top 165Reads8.6Score—14d adds

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    This one is okay.

16. 266 青 The Tale of Qingmu: My First Steps in the Jianghu 青木传之初入江湖 Zhongyuan Liu中原柳Eastern Fantasy543k WordsCompleted [Wuxia ensemble + romance + lighthearted + jianghu + court politics] This is not one person’s jianghu. You are welcome to step inside. Behold my sword! The jianghu road stretches far; travel ten thousand miles with your sword at your side. A heart full of heroism, and a thousand miles of exhilarating wind! Never mind, you’d probably find it boring anyway... 7Reads6.8Score—14d adds

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    [Heart][Heart] "Brother, I wanted to hug you too, but you only saw Ruyue. I'm your own sister!" She looked displeased. [Cool]

17. 267 妄 Daring to Break Off a Charming Branch 妄折一枝妩 Ashes Mixed with Toilet Paper烟灰拌卷筒纸Ancient Romance513k WordsCompleted [Strong heroine] [No making the hero even stronger than the heroine] [Heroine serves as the hero's bodyguard] [Historical setting] [Female physician] [A top-tier powerhouse from her very first appearance] [The heroine has unmatched combat skills] [Both leads are faithful in body and heart; the author knows exactly what that means, so keep reading.] [Older woman-younger man romance] She was imprisoned in the Earth Store Palace for ten years. It was hell. To survive, she killed without mercy. At t 15.8kReads9.2Score1.9k14d adds
18. 268 山 Journey Through Mountains and Rivers, Listening to Wind and Snow 山水行，风雪听 Liang Yu凉玉Ancient Romance181k WordsOngoing Chapters 1–30 are from the male lead’s perspective. Chapters 31–68 are from the female lead’s perspective. From Chapter 68 onward, the story is told in third person. “As a god cold by nature, I scorned all human joys and sorrows. I thought myself above everyone else. I never offered salvation without cause, nor granted anyone good fortune. Yet because he called me Lord Liuyin again and again, I repeated these words in my heart thousands upon thousands of times: I hope every year brings you peace 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The first thirty chapters depict the male protagonist's experiences, while chapter thirty-one onwards focuses on the female protagonist's emotional journey and her pursuit of him.

19. 269 重 Reborn, I Became the Enemy Emperor's Beloved 重生后我成了敌国皇帝的白月光 Yang Liuliu羊六六Ancient Romance613k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + female lead is the male lead's beloved first love + darkening male lead with obsessive possessiveness] Zhao Yihuan was born into the imperial family, pampered and doted on from a young age. Her life should have gone smoothly, but in the end, the new emperor of a neighboring kingdom led troops into the palace and slashed her throat with a single stroke of his sword. Reborn, she finds that the vicious, violent man is still a pitiful boy whom everyone bullies, held hostage in her c 142Reads8.0Score—14d adds

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    The female lead redeems the male lead, and the male lead gradually falls in love with her.

20. 270 穿 Book Transmigration: I Save the Tsundere Villain with My Gourmet Space 穿书：我靠美食空间拯救傲娇反派 A Star in the South南边一颗星Ancient Romance790k WordsCompleted One-on-one romance + both leads are pure [Sweet romance + irresistible charm + healing + food + a touch of silliness] [Dark, scheming, devoted big bad wolf x adorable, sweet little white rabbit] The male lead is the top student in the “Respect Women” class. He only lets the female lead touch him, is completely lovesick, and considers her the most important person in the world. Plot-driven story with a changed ending + sweet everyday moments Mutual devotion + healing each other + a completely swe 170Reads8.4Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is cute and gentle, and incredibly kind to the male lead. However, the male lead is insecure and brooding, afraid of going crazy and hurting her, so he pretends not to like her, but his actions betray him; he's always by her side protecting her. In the end, he falls head over heels for her and spoils her rotten.

21. 271 世 Crown Princess, They’ve Dug Under Your Wall Again 世子妃你又被挖墙脚了 Could It Be Rain莫非雨Ancient Romance2.7M WordsCompleted She is the legitimate daughter of the prime minister’s household, a famously ugly and useless girl who falls in love with Prince Li at first sight and threatens to die unless she can marry him. But on their wedding night, Prince Li humiliates her to death. When she opens her eyes again, a modern doctor with dual expertise in medicine and poisons has transmigrated into another world. Whoever wrongs her will pay a hundredfold. She makes a show of putting scoundrels in their place while quietly mak 3.1kReads9.0Score39614d adds

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    I highly recommend everyone read this book, it's really good. Five stars!

22. 272 攻 After Winning Over the Heartless Sword Cultivator, I Faked My Death and Lost My Memories 攻略无情道剑修后，我死遁失忆了 March Song三月歌Ancient Romance683k WordsCompleted (Complete, ensemble cast, devoted couple with a happy ending) After Wen Li died, she transmigrated into the world of cultivation and was bound to a System. Completing its tasks would grant her wish. System: First, win over Pei Xingzhi. Second, cultivate diligently and become a powerhouse. Wen Li: Go on, tell me. Is he an obsessive villain or a sickly, lovesick second male lead? System: Neither. He’s an upright disciple of a righteous sect, a pure-hearted sword cultivator of the Ruthless Dao. 5.1kReads9.3Score32314d adds

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    🌈The female protagonist approaches a sword cultivator who practices the ruthless path to complete a mission, initially thinking it's a casual game of romance, but unexpectedly witnesses the male protagonist's transformation from a pure sword heart to one whose Dao heart shatters for her… 

23. 273 姑 She's Beautiful, but She's a Force to Be Reckoned With 姑娘她美貌却暴力 Studious Young Scholar习栩儒生Ancient Romance500k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + space + strong female lead + happy ending + both leads are each other’s one and only] Jiang Ning thought that someone like her, with blood on both hands, was destined for hell when she died. But when death came, her soul crossed into another world, where a kind-hearted, handsome scholar took her home. The scholar is good at everything: writing, painting, braiding hair, and sewing clothes. And after she kills someone, he even tells her, “Jiang Ning, you shouldn’t be this kind of 26.9kReads9.3Score1.9k14d adds

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    🔥🔥🔥A clash of gentleness and indifference, a meeting of darkness and warmth! "You Are My Redemption," "You Are My Luck" 🍀🌸🍀The female protagonist thought that someone like her, with blood on her hands, would go to hell after death. Unexpectedly, after dying, her soul transmigrated to another world, where she met a kind-hearted and handsome scholar who took her home! 🍀🌸🍀The male protagonist thought that someone like him, accustomed to solitude, would be lonely for life! Unexpectedly, a casual glance in the crowd, a moment of compassion, and he bought a girl covered in wounds!

24. 274 照 Dressed in Red: The Maid's Rise to Power 照红妆：通房丫鬟上位记 Sweet, Sweet Milk Candy奶糖甜甜Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted (New book updating) Haitang's rules for fighting in the inner household as a maidservant: First, be flexible. Second, don't let love cloud your judgment. Third, if a woman isn't ruthless, her position won't be secure. Haitang was breathtakingly beautiful but born into a lowly family. In her previous life, proud and unwilling to become a bedchamber maid, she was tortured to death by the principal wife. Reborn, she decided to live differently. Everyone thought she was reaching above her station ju 13.8kReads9.3Score1.9k14d adds

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    That's good; their relationship is developing quite well.

25. 275 国 The Nation’s Movie Emperor Has a Secret Crush on Me 国民影帝暗恋我 Fragrance of Wine for Ten Miles十里酒香Modern Romance2.6M WordsCompleted Word is that national heartthrob Yu Qianfan has someone he secretly loves? Fans: “No, I don’t believe it! He loves us!” Word is that the person Yu Qianfan secretly loves is Queen Li? Fans: “Li Jin? No way! Those two don’t get along. This rumor is definitely false!” During a variety show game, Yu Qianfan put his hand on a lie detector. Host: “I heard you have a secret crush. Is it Li Jin?” Li Jin shot him a cold look. Yu Qianfan answered, “No.” Zap! The red lights flashed, and the alarm blared. L 13.4kReads9.5Score1.9k14d adds

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    The first book was really good, and the second one goes without saying. [Laughing][laughing][laughing]

26. 276 穿 Reborn as an Abandoned Empress in the Cold Palace, I Conquer the World With My Cooking 穿成冷宫弃后，我靠厨艺称霸天下 Auntie Born in the Nineties姨妈九零后Ancient Romance301k WordsCompleted A modern female chef transmigrates to ancient times. To save her own life, she does everything she can to win over the cold, celibate regent, then flirts with him and refuses to take responsibility... The prince gave her all the tenderness he had to offer. What remained was only bloodshed. 3Reads6.2Score—14d adds

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    Unconventional female cook queen VS aloof and abstinent regent king

27. 277 湖 The Young Lord in the Lake 湖中公子 Little Fox Ruwei小狐濡尾Martial Arts234k WordsCompleted Once I fall in love with her, she will be the only woman in my life, forever. Even if she deceives me, destroys me, betrays me, or abandons me, there will be no room in my heart for anyone else. As a little girl, Zhu Wei made a grand vow: the man she married would be like her father, able to govern the country with his pen and defend it with his sword. With peace across the land, he would travel the world with her, taking in its beautiful sights and savoring every delicacy. But she sneaked away 894Reads9.3Score17114d adds
28. 278 最 The Best Lyricist 最佳词作 Kong Liu空留Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Film and TV rights sold] One is a heroine, the other a pampered youngest son who’s always smiling. They work together seamlessly to resolve an unexpected crisis the first time they meet. The second time, she warns her younger cousin not to fall for someone like him. Then comes the Nth meeting, and with it, a lifetime together. 24.3kReads9.6Score3.2k14d adds

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    [Thumbs up] Excellent!

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