Pure Historical Romance: A Cultured, Well-Bred Female Lead 纯古言，女主知书达理大家闺秀
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Little Sister, Stop Competing. Your Elder Sister Has Married into a Powerful Family 妹妹别斗了，嫡姐已嫁高门
Household intrigue + marriage first, love later + warrior x young woman Synopsis: Xie Yuxi had an excellent marriage prospect. Her unremarkable, illegitimate fiancé was far more impressive than anyone realized: without making a fuss, he had passed the imperial exam and become its top scorer. In the prime of her youth, she would marry a promising man who was everything she could wish for. How enviable. But after he failed to show up for their arranged meeting at a temple, the top scholar sent som
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After the Confiscation, the Most Beautiful Woman Is Seized by a Powerful Minister 抄家后，第一美人被权臣强取豪夺
[Political Intrigue + Romance + Coercive Love + Powerful Male Lead and Vulnerable Female Lead + Obsessively Possessive Hero] A resilient, beautiful heroine versus a calculating, ruthless hero An imperial edict sends Chancellor Qing Heng to prison, where he dies by suicide, supposedly out of guilt. His entire family is executed, and his only daughter, Qing Yan, is forced into servitude and sent to the Entertainment Bureau. Those of servile status are made to serve and entertain others, as prostit
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The Beloved Cousin 盛宠表姑娘
When Jiang Yunting first arrived in Bianjing, all she wanted was to be a well-behaved young cousin at the Duke of Dingguo's residence, enhance her standing, then marry her childhood sweetheart and live a smooth, happy life. But later, her fiancé turned his back on her for wealth and status, while the refined, aloof second cousin in the household began looking at her strangely, as if he wanted to devour her. When Shen Yu first met Jiang Yunting, he had one erotic dream after another. In his d
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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
[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
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The Cousin Is Going on a Matchmaking Date, and the Heir Is Panicking 表姑娘要去相看，世子他慌了
[Sweet Romance] [Both Leads Are Each Other’s First] [Happy Ending] [Both Leads Are Natives of the Era] [Gentle, Refined Heir Apparent × Cool, Elegant Cousin] Orphaned and without anyone to rely on, with wolves circling all around her, young Shi Jianli had no choice but to travel to the capital and seek refuge with her aunt. She became the second branch’s cousin, staying as a guest at the Duke of Anguo’s residence. When she came of age, her aunt found her a match. But the second branch’s concubin
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The Deposed Crown Prince Plays Weak Just So She'll Comfort Him 废太子他扮娇弱，就想让她好好哄
[Devoted couple + pure historical romance + sweet, doting ancient romance + 1v1 + fictional setting + not a strong heroine] (A ruthless, cunning deposed crown prince who plays the pig to eat the tiger × a kindhearted, beautiful, delicate concubine-born young lady) Lu Jie was named Crown Prince of Da'an the moment he was born. He grew up enjoying every luxury and privilege. The Emperor of Da'an dotes on the Empress alone. There are no other consorts in the harem and no other princes. Everyone bel
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Together with Hua Yan'er 与婳燕尔
(The print edition is now available. Search the platform for A Pair of Swallows to purchase.) [Pure historical romance, not reborn + Marriage Before Love + One-Sided Salvation + Cherishing and Doting + Emotional Push and Pull] (Completed. Original title: A Pair of Swallows) [Sweet Romance, Both Leads Untainted: Gentle, Clever Noblewoman VS Dark, Ill-Tempered Prince] A marriage decree forced Yun Hua, the fourth daughter of the Yun family, to marry the Seventh Prince, Si Heng. The imperial edict c
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The Golden Scabbard 金丝鞘
[Stone-faced guard x alluring, delicate princess, one-on-one, sweet romance] Qin Yi was an assassin, cold-faced and colder-hearted. Killing was more ordinary to him than eating. One day, Qin Yi received an assignment. It wasn’t to kill someone. He was ordered to protect Fuguang, the beloved princess of the empress, Ji Ning. Qin Yi found it troublesome, since all he knew how to do was kill. The first time he saw Ji Ning, Qin Yi killed someone right in front of her. His long sword rang as it left
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Who Says an Emperor and Empress Can’t Truly Love Each Other? 谁说帝后不能有真情
Pei Shu seems to have been born under a lucky star. Born into a prominent family, she grew up cherished by loving parents and surrounded by every luxury. Her only setback was when her fiancé fell for someone else and broke off their engagement. Before the people of the capital could even laugh at her, an imperial decree arrived at the Pei residence, and Pei Shu became the empress. From then on, everything went smoothly: her son was named crown prince, later became emperor, and Pei Shu naturally
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My Graceful Wife 我妻窈窕
The Second Madam of the Dingguo Marquis's residence next door had lost her husband and been widowed in her prime. Seeing her was enough to make anyone feel sorry for her. The young general, famed throughout Chang'an and victorious in battles across three kingdoms, had only to glance at her before thinking how he wanted to draw her close and shower her with affection. They said she had once been Chang'an's most beautiful woman, proud as jade and restrained by propriety. They also said that after
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- 11 Moonlight on Ice and Snow 明月照冰雪 A crazy, formidable woman. General Shen Guizhou VS a prince who only wants romance. Prince Chen Muyi Shen Guizhou was once the young general of the Shen Army, which commanded 300,000 troops in the northern frontier. As her reputation grew, her family feared the emperor would discover that she was a woman disguised as a man and bring disaster upon her. After weighing their options, they sacrificed her. For the sake of peace in the north and the hundreds of thousands of soldiers in the Shen Army, 4.9kReads9.2Score1.3k14d adds
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An Imperial Marriage Decree for a Sweet Young Wife, Who Turns Out to Be the Heir Apparent’s Longtime White Moonlight 赐婚小娇妻，竟是世子多年白月光
[Secret Crush + Alternate World + Both Pure + Sweet Romance] Lin Sitang had a childhood sweetheart and fiancé. He was as bright and pure as the moon, a noble gentleman in her eyes. But parental wishes and matchmakers' words couldn't stand against an imperial decree. The emperor wanted her to marry far away? Lin Sitang sighed. Her whole family's lives and livelihood depended on the imperial city, so she would marry. Her new husband was the Northern Liang War God, the man who had saved the nation
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The Legitimate Daughter Becomes Empress, and I Rule the Harem 嫡女为后，后宫我说了算
[Young married couple, perfect teamwork, both incredibly capable] (Not an exclusive pairing, includes a harem, so proceed with caution if that bothers you. Alternate-history setting.) One is the niece of the emperor’s favorite consort; the other is the legitimate son of the empress, who has fallen out of favor. An imperial decree of marriage binds Lin Tingwan, the legitimate daughter of the Grand Tutor’s household, to the Crown Prince, Li Yanlian. From then on, they share one fate, for better
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- 14 Has the Noble Consort Left Qirong Palace Today? 皇贵妃今天出栖容宫了吗？ [☆No transmigration, no rebirth, and no pristine couples] [☆The romance develops gradually] Everyone in the palace knew that the person they must never offend was neither the pampered and fiery Noble Consort Hui nor the peerlessly beautiful Consort Cen, but Noble Consort Zhe of Qirong Palace, Lady Fucha. A consort's guide to survival: If you want to get ahead, never provoke the lady of Qirong Palace. She was the emperor's first woman, his companion and confidante since their youth; the mother 15.3kReads9.3Score1.3k14d adds
- 15 The Treacherous Minister's Beloved 佞臣娇宠 Su Wanwan came to the capital to get married, only for her cousin to cheat on her. The most powerful noble in the land, the emperor’s brother-in-law, was cheated on at the same time. That was a lot to take in. Her head was spinning. Su Wanwan thought, if that nobleman’s wife could seduce her cousin, why couldn’t she marry her ex-husband? Gu Chengchun thought, if that bastard could steal his woman, why couldn’t he marry his country cousin? “Lord Gu, can you blow out the candle now? Our wedding ni 1.8kReads8.4Score25914d adds
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I Broke Off Our Engagement When He Was Poor, but Now He's a Powerful Official Who Keeps Me as His Darling 悔婚穷书生他成权臣囚我做掌中娇
Historical fiction History seen through a young couple’s love and heartbreak The Xining and Yuanfeng Reforms of the Northern Song Dynasty, the fall of the Northern Song + the history of Zhejiang celadon (Yue kiln to Longquan kiln) 1. The New Policies among the people (the Song-Jiao war) 2. The Yun case in Dengzhou 3. Infighting among supporters of the New Policies (the Zhang Ruoji case in Xiuzhou) 4. The Chen Shiru case (the Yuanfeng reforms) 5. Su Shi’s poetry case at the Crow Terrace 6. Longqu
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My Prince, Be Gentle: Your Princess Is Delicate and Soft 王爷轻宠，王妃她身娇体软
[Historical romance + marriage first, love later + devoted couple + happy ending + sweet romance] Yan Wanning, the eldest daughter of the Duke's household, had lost both her parents. Beautiful and gentle by nature, she had spent her childhood treading carefully in the household. Later, the emperor arranged her marriage to Prince Anbei, who lived far away on the northern frontier, and made her his principal consort. According to the rumors, Prince Anbei was a battle-hardened giant with the build
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- 18 The Enchanting Lord 魅君 Not reborn, not transmigrated. Devoted couple + sweet romance + building a career Beg for mercy? She has no need to beg. Even if someone tramples her underfoot, she can still rise and bring the world to its knees. Jing Hanyu was born with lips red as vermilion and beauty unmatched. From childhood, she was doted on by her father, the emperor, and her mother, the empress. But after Emperor Jingyuan died, the Empress Dowager forced her to marry into a barbarian tribe. She had planned to escape wit 164Reads8.7Score—14d adds
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After the Female Lead Was Stolen, I Set Out to Save the Obsessive Villain 被抢女主后，拯救偏执反派大佬
[One-on-one sweet romance, marriage first and love later, the leads dote on each other, everyday romance, gentle and delicate beauty vs. a ruthless, possessive villainous tycoon] The Duke of Zhenguo’s entire household was fiercely loyal to the crown. With them gone, only Yan Yu, their sole daughter, remained. Raised by her maternal grandmother, she was betrothed to the Fifth Prince. After Yan Yu came of age, she was about to travel to the capital for her wedding. At that point, the eldest dau
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After Marrying the Mad Crown Prince to Bring Him Good Fortune 嫁给疯批太子冲喜后
The unfavored legitimate daughter of the Mu family is ordered by imperial decree to marry the crown prince, Zhou Jing, who is at death's door, to bring him good luck. Plenty of people wait to laugh at her, saying she might just end up bringing him luck by killing him in bed. When Zhou Jing opens his eyes, he finds himself with a fiancée. The young woman is clearly terrified of him, but still can't help swearing her loyalty. “Your Highness, I'll treat you very well.” “Your Highness, after you pas
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As You Wish, My Love 承卿意
Bai Yu: A young general who guarded the border of the Mu Kingdom for years. It is said that his mother died in childbirth after giving birth to him. From then on, General Bai took his newborn son to the frontier, where they spent more than a decade. Now that the border wars have ended, a marriage contract summons Bai Yu back to the capital, where he returns with his father to report for duty. Yu Xuejing: The youngest daughter of Grand Tutor Yu. Her elder brother serves in the Hanlin Academy. All
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- 22 The Spring Breeze Blows Through Yumen Pass! 春风吹度玉门关！ [They marry at the start + married life + sweet romance + native-born leads + mutually devoted] Gentle, tolerant, and magnanimous heroine & jealous, rough-around-the-edges puppy-dog hero The sixth year of the Zhending reign, spring. The old Duchess of Dingguo knelt before the Empress Dowager, asking for a marriage match for her grandson Yun Zheng, who was guarding the northwest. The emperor honored the Yun family’s generations of loyal service. Having also heard that the Cui family’s daughters 23.4kReads9.0Score2.9k14d adds
- 23 Jiang Yugu 姜域顾 [Pure historical romance + devoted and sweet love + a gentle, proactive little princess + doting affection + mutual devotion] Jiang Sui, the seventh imperial princess of the Great Qi Dynasty, was born into a life of luxury and privilege. Bright and lively, she was simple and guileless, never hiding what was on her mind. When she was twelve, she fell in love at first sight with a young man and secretly gave him her heart. From then on, someone lived in her heart, and she kept a little secret all 6.7kReads9.2Score73914d adds
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After Their Divorce, Her Stand-In Ex-Husband Cried Himself to Death at the Crematorium 和离后，替身前夫哭死在火葬场
[A double-substitute story where “you think I'm your substitute, but you're actually the real substitute.” The ex-husband chases his wife, but this time he truly gets his comeuppance. Both leads are first-timers. An obsessive, possessive heroine x a flirtatious, self-destructive hero. Older woman/younger man romance.] Ye Qingying fell in love with Shen Xu at first sight and did everything for him. She even emptied the Ye family coffers to shower the Shen family with gifts. Everyone in the capita
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- 25 The Buddhist Monk Next Door Is Here to Woo His Wife! 隔壁那佛子，是来钓妻的！ [Just started getting ratings, and the score is rising. Go ahead and give it a try.] ✓ Long-planned pursuit ✓ Buddhist monk × young nun Feng Xuanchen became a monk! Even two years later, the noble young ladies still couldn’t believe it. Their dream man, the God of War Prince of the Chaofeng Kingdom, had renounced the world! Yet there was never a shortage of fearless women throwing themselves at him, hoping to drag the peerless Buddhist monk back into worldly life. It was all in vain. - The empe 11.6kReads9.0Score1.9k14d adds
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Indulging 逞娇
[Rugged Hero and Sweetheart, A Princess's Devoted Suitor] [Marriage First, Love Later, One True Pairing, Sweet Romance] As the most honored princess of the Great Yi Dynasty, Pei Heyu was raised from birth in a world of wealth and luxury. When she grew up, she associated only with princes, nobles, and members of eminent families. Those young ladies and gentlemen all came from households of immense wealth, dressed in bejeweled finery. They drank Mingqian Longjing tea worth a fortune, ate tribute p
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- 27 The Emperor Claims His Minister's Wife? After Our Divorce, I Take the Empress's Seat 君夺臣妻？和离后我入主中宫 [One-on-one romance, devoted couple, palace and household intrigue, reborn male lead, heroine who grows stronger over time, gentle heroine in the early stages who rises to power later, male rival gets the girl] In accordance with her father's dying wish, Yi Huan married the young general Lin Qingpei. She was cautious at every turn, but her husband doted on his concubines and neglected his wife, making her the laughingstock of the capital. Yi Huan thought this was how her life would go, until she 4.7kReads9.2Score59014d adds
- 28 Help! My Bedmate Gets Jealous Too Easily, What Should I Do? 急！床搭子太爱吃醋了怎么办？ [Both devoted to each other + doting husband + fatherly favoritism + sweet and bittersweet] A fiercely possessive, doting emperor and a clever empress who knows when to give in The most exhausting thing for a young, promising emperor is having to keep a young general from stealing his empress. “I hear bandits have been running rampant in Xincheng lately. After careful consideration... General Xu, go put an end to them.” “Your Majesty, do you mean the dozen or so refugees who stole food?” The 1.2kReads8.4Score10414d adds
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A Farewell to Quiet Joy 清欢辞
Xiao Qinghuan, daughter of the Marquis of Wuyang, was praised by everyone in Bianjing as a fine young lady from a distinguished scholarly family. She was beautiful, gentle, and charming. Before she had even come of age, countless young men from prominent families had come to ask for her hand, but she had not taken a liking to a single one. The man she loved was a peerless hero. “The young ladies in the capital are all pretty much the same, dull as dishwater. Especially the ones from scholarly fa
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- 30 The Reborn Beloved Consort and the Cold Crown Prince Who’s Impossible to Coax 娇妃重生，清冷太子超难哄 [The main story is complete] [Reborn + sweet romance + winning back her husband + childbirth] [Versatile and sweet Crown Princess vs. aloof, hard-to-please Crown Prince] A little angst adds spice, but this is an irresistibly sweet story full of affection. No heavy angst, one-on-one romance, both leads have eyes only for each other! P.S. Next stop: all sorts of sweet bonus stories are on the way~ In her previous life, Wen Wuyue was a complete joke, blinded by love and too foolish to see the truth 7.1kReads9.1Score55114d adds
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After I Danced with a Sword Under the Moon, the Prince Mistook Me for His White Moonlight 月下舞剑后，王爷认错白月光
She took beatings in her elder sister's place for seventeen years, then was sold into the prince's manor as a servant. The prince gazed at her face, longing for his unattainable beloved, never realizing that the woman who danced with a sword beneath the moon that night was her.
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I Thought the Imperial Palace Was a Prison, but the Emperor Held Me by the Waist and Spoiled Me 原以深宫似海，却被帝王锁腰娇宠
[Pure historical romance + Empress + Devoted couple and sweet romance + Male lead has planned this for a long time + Not a serious palace-intrigue story] Lu Zhiyuan is the cherished youngest daughter of the Duke of Dingguo’s household. She is exquisitely beautiful, with an accomplished elder brother who supports the family’s prestige and a second elder sister skilled in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting who brings the family honor. She has no need to contribute anything to the family, and
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- 33 Delicate Yet Fertile: The Cool Crown Prince Dotes on Her Without Restraint 柔弱但能生，清冷太子肆意宠 A sweet, fertile young woman vs. a cool and aloof heir 1.2kReads8.8Score10114d adds
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You Forced Me to Marry the Regent, So Why Are You Crying Now That I'm Pregnant? 逼我嫁摄政王，我有孕你哭什么
The short drama “Where the Mountain Has Trees, the Trees Have Branches” is now available. [Publication deal signed + male lead fights to claim her + second male lead begs for her back + marriage before love] Jiang Chuyue has been in love with Xiao Ji for ten years. As his nominal “younger sister,” all she can do is watch him take one concubine after another. At a palace banquet, Xiao Ji protects his beloved concubine by forcing Jiang Chuyue to marry the regent. Xiao Ji tells her, “The regent is
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Reborn: The Serene Life of a Concubine's Daughter 重生之庶女悠然
In the fifteenth year of the Yan Feng era, Qiu Yiming, prefect of Lingnan, died in office. After the funeral, Lady Qiu, née Su, set out for the capital with her three daughters, one born to his principal wife and two to concubines, to seek refuge with her maternal family, the Earl of Zhongyi. As their carriage passed the Peony Tower, Qiu Fu leaned against the window, resting her chin in her hand, and smiled sweetly. Zheng Xiu, Duke of Rong, caught a fleeting glimpse of her in the crowd and nearl
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Seeking Daylight Through the Snow 拨雪寻昼
“You and I have loved each other since childhood, childhood sweethearts with nothing to hide from one another.”, Ouyang Yuqian, "The Peacock Flies Southeast" [Childhood sweetheart loses to the newcomer + love grows over time] [This story is entirely fictional. Please do not read too much into it. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental.] Because their mothers had been close friends since their girlhood, and the Xie and Shen families were neighbors, Xie Chenxue and Shen Fu
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After the Princess Is Reborn, She Kisses the Ruthless Kidnapper Senseless 公主重生后，把狠戾绑匪亲懵了
[Rebirth + sweet romance + pursuing her husband + doting on her husband + breezy style + both leads are each other's first in this life] [Cold-faced bandit leader VS delicate princess] In her previous life, Shen Changle loved Lu Mingchao with all her heart and made him her prince consort. But he colluded with a neighboring kingdom and brought about the fall of her country and the destruction of her family! He not only had her imperial brother roasted alive beneath the sun, but also threw her int
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Wasn’t This an Arranged Marriage? Why Is Lord Pei So in Love with Me? 不是联姻吗？裴大人怎么这么爱
Jiang Shiyuan spent ten years pursuing Shen Lüchu, only to receive four words on her eighteenth birthday: “You make me sick.” So Jiang Shiyuan, the girl who made Shen Lüchu sick, turned around and agreed to her family’s arranged marriage, preparing to marry into the Pei family. The Pei family was the most powerful clan in the capital, with influence that reached the heavens, far beyond what Jiang Shiyuan could aspire to. Fortunately, the family was full of talented men, but one grandson, Pei
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Madam, the Heir Has Been Plotting This for a Long Time 夫人，世子他蓄谋已久
[A devoted couple, sweet romance, childhood friends] (Complete! Originally titled The Lady, the Heir Apparent Has Been Plotting This for a Long Time) [Scheming, doting heir apparent VS beautiful, high-maintenance heir apparent’s wife] Lu Zhaozhao, the youngest legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Yunyang’s household, is adored by her parents and protected by her older siblings. She has grown up in comfort, with everything going her way. At sixteen, Lu Zhaozhao is a peerless beauty, and the thre
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Pay to Break Off the Engagement? The Abacus Beads Hit the Chief Minister in the Face 出钱退亲？算盘珠子崩首辅脸上了
[Traditional Historical Romance + Political Intrigue + Household Battles + Devoted Couple + No Love Rivals or Misunderstandings] A clever woman who plays the pig to eat the tiger × a calculating, scheming man The number-one enemy of every unmarried noblewoman in the capital is Jiang Wanhe, the Jiang family's beautiful but empty-headed legitimate daughter. It all began when the Jiang family struck incredible luck: after saving the city's most eligible bachelor, Xie Yao, from bandits, they called
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Let the Years Grow Quiet, and the Autumn Breeze Pass 且安岁晚任秋萧
Adapted into a motion comic: With You, Through the Years [Historical romance + a touch of political intrigue + sweet romance + devoted couple] “The author can’t write a blurb, just read the story.” The second young master of the Mu family is fabulously wealthy but disabled, and everyone mocks him as a useless cripple. Four years ago, when his life hung by a thread, she appeared out of nowhere. From then on, he spent day and night tracing the features of her face. Four years later, he was gravely
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The Sickly Crown Prince's Darling 病娇太子的掌中欢
Shen Qinghuan is a famously delicate beauty. She can't stand the cold or heat, wind or rain. She gasps for breath every few steps and coughs every few more. Her mother died young, her father disdains her, and after her fiancé breaks off their engagement, no one is willing to marry her. Then The Crown Prince, Fu Yunzhou, takes this fragile flower into the Eastern Palace. * Rumor has it that Crown Prince Fu Yunzhou is violent, avoids women, and loves nothing more than killing. When Shen Qinghuan m
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- 43 The Moon Shines on the Mountain 山有明月 [Sweet and versatile merchant heroine vs. sickly, scheming Prince Beijing] No transmigration or rebirth, a pure historical romance + marriage before love + both leads are faithful + two powerful leads + sweet romance + fictional setting Bound by a marriage contract, their lives entwined for good. He is ruthless, and so is she. From plotting against each other to understanding one another, they unravel layers of mystery and carefully plan every move, solving an old case and seizing the throne. 234Reads8.5Score—14d adds
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The Willow by the Palace Wall 宫墙柳
Why must the imperial consorts compete for the emperor’s favor? A smash-hit, heart-wrenching historical romance that burst onto the scene in 2019! Recommended by countless tearful readers, this unconventional palace-intrigue novel will stay with you long after you finish. In the lightest of styles, it captures everyone’s deepest regrets. In May of the year I turned fourteen, with the pagoda trees in fragrant bloom, I sat in Yong’an Palace, propping up my head as I dozed. The man’s laughter held
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- 45 After the Puppy-Like Heir Learned to Dote on His Wife 当奶狗世子学会宠妻后 The clingy young heir × the cold-faced but soft-hearted eldest princess The eldest princess has come of age to choose a husband. Everyone in the Kingdom of Qing debates who could possibly win the heart of this unattainable beauty. No one expects their own princess to be whisked away by a spoiled young heir just returned from Yanbei. The ministers shake their heads, convinced the princess and the young heir are a poor match: he is young, mischievous, and doesn’t know how to cherish anyone. They f 7.7kReads9.3Score80614d adds
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The Happy Everyday Life of a Concubine's Wife in the Duke's Mansion 国公府庶媳的幸福日常
[Now available in print] Ning Annuo was happily preparing to marry her fiance, the top scholar, when a bolt from the blue struck: he had been sleeping with someone else. She promptly broke off the engagement and married into the Duke’s residence instead. She outsmarted her mother-in-law, wisely guided her younger sister-in-law, won her husband’s devotion, and had a son and a daughter. Then she repaid everyone who had hurt her. She and her husband truly became a couple devoted to each other for l
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Forced to Become a Lucky Bride, I Became the Tyrannical Prince’s Darling 被迫冲喜后，成了暴戾王爷掌中娇
[Mad Dog Prince x Sweet Beauty, married first and fell in love later + doting husband + both are pure + face-slapping power fantasy] Shen Youying's father and brothers are falsely accused of treason. The Shen family falls into ruin overnight, and everyone keeps their distance. Even the Lu family, who had arranged a marriage with her long ago, can't wait to break off the engagement. On the day the betrothal gifts are to be exchanged, her fiance doesn't show up. Instead, a eunuch from the palace a
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A Marquis's Wife's Rich and Leisurely Life 侯府主母的富贵悠闲生活
[Noblewoman reborn + adored by the emperor + cherished by the Grand Matriarch] Song Chuyu died peacefully. She had been granted an honorific title and had enjoyed a life of wealth and luxury for years. But she never imagined she would come back from the dead! Even more astonishing, her cousin had also been reborn, and had stolen her husband. In her previous life, she was supposed to marry a poor scholar. Though they endured many hardships, her husband was ambitious and rose steadily through
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The Hidden Luan 藏鸾
[One-on-One Romance + Both Pure + Marriage Before Love + Love Grows Over Time + Childhood Acquaintances] [Synopsis] “If you hate me, then take my life as payment.” Xiao Heng, Prince of Jin of Great Liang, is cold-blooded and ruthless, with countless military victories to his name. Yet he has secretly loved the Crown Princess, Chu Minglan, for ten years. The Prime Minister’s legitimate daughter, Shen Zhinan, is gentle and well-mannered. But by imperial decree, she becomes the wife he never wan
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- 50 Reborn as the Legitimate Daughter: The Prince Regent's Consort Is Bullying the Scum Again 重生嫡女：摄政王的王妃又在虐渣 [Reborn + revenge on scum + sweet romance + feel-good fiction: both the main and secondary couples are monogamous and faithful to each other] With a grandfather who was the reigning dynasty's prime minister and an uncle who held the rank of great general, Gu Nanyin had plenty of powerful people in her corner. Yet in her previous life, she trusted the wrong people and met a miserable end. Reborn, she saw the true faces of the scum and wicked women around her. Everyone who had hurt her would pay a 4.6kReads9.2Score57714d adds
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