A Classic Historical Romance Recommendation for a Well-Read Woman 给文化层次高的女生，推荐一本古言小说

1. 101 雪 Snow Falls on Youyan 雪落幽燕 Helian Chengcheng赫连澄澄Ancient Romance176k WordsCompleted Li Mei, courtesy name Shuyuan, is the legitimate daughter of Prince Yongping’s household. At seven, she was granted the title of County Lady Jing’an. Born with a silver spoon in her mouth, she nevertheless had an unreliable mother. Her mother was a fiery-tempered daughter of a military family, fiercely jealous by nature. In a fit of rage, she killed Su Su, Prince Yongping’s favorite concubine, and was stripped of her title, expelled from the household, and sent to live in seclusion on Mount Nan, 1.1kReads—Score102Shelves

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   Set against a fictional Tang Dynasty backdrop, the story incorporates several historical events from that era, such as the royal family's curse-using practices, the Zhang Guang murder case, and the Jingyuan Mutiny. It depicts the love story of a county princess and a young general. The heroine's family suffers misfortune, and she flees to Youzhou with her mother. The hero, ordered by the military governor to track down the murderer, also arrives in Youzhou. The two meet by chance, struggle to survive in the wilderness together, fall into an ancient cave, and care for each other until they finally escape. The heroine's father is exonerated and his title restored, and she returns to the royal palace. Just as they are preparing for their wedding, someone interferes, forcing the heroine to become a nun, where she lives a very difficult life. The hero visits her and helps them cook.

2. 102 钱 The Moneylender Was Reborn Seven Days Before Me 钱庄先生早我七天重生 Ghost of the Deep Sea Gazing at Moonlight深海的幽灵啊注视月光Modern Romance293k WordsOngoing [Career-Focused Female Lead + Supportive Male Lead] + [Beautiful, Unhinged Second Female Lead + Sharp-Tongued, Proud Second Male Lead] + [Sincere Romance] "Boss Chen, my eldest sister doesn't like having her picture taken. She looks about the same as my second younger sister. You've met her, after all." With that one sentence, Hu Lingyi became Boss Chen's second wife. Boss Chen thought she looked ordinary, but he had to admit she had a gift with numbers. Not a single transaction in the Chen fami 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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   After witnessing her brother Ling Heng's brutal murder, Hu Lingxian's first reaction was, "I don't want to eat meat today." While seemingly absurd, this is actually a microcosm of her extreme numbness and distorted personality resulting from long-term mental control. First, it's a manifestation of extreme emotional detachment. Under Ling Heng's shadow, Lingxian had long become a "puppet," completely desensitized to violence and death. Faced with the carnage, her voice was "empty," devoid of fear or screams, showing no basic emotional fluctuation, as if she were observing trivial matters unrelated to herself. Second, "meat" has a distorted symbolic meaning. Ling Heng's daily coercion of her to eat meat was a means of controlling her will. When she saw the bloody scene, her subconscious associated the carnage with the "meat" her brother forced her to eat, creating a conditioned reflex of rejection. Thus, she subconsciously expressed this distorted, weak aversion by saying "I don't want to eat meat." On a deeper level, this exposes her loss of self and moral judgment. Her world consisted only of Ling Heng; she didn't see the consequences of murder and had lost her independent personality. She neither ran away nor cried for help; instead, after her brother committed murder, she gave a puppet-like response about "what to eat today." Ultimately, this became the norm in their morbid interaction. Ling Heng needed a mindless puppet, and Ling Xian's absurd answer was precisely the only "expression" she could make in this relationship. Ling Heng wasn't surprised at all; instead, he comforted her, telling her "don't be afraid," indicating that this distorted dialogue had become the norm. This sentence encapsulates Ling Xian's tragedy: she didn't know how to be afraid, nor did she know what else she could say besides the imposed daily responses.

3. 103 十 An 18-Year-Old Girl’s Modern Life Leaves the Ancients Reeling 十八岁女生现代生活让古人破大防 Capybara Eight卡皮巴八Modern Romance652k WordsOngoing I've read lots of novels about livestreams on the sky screen, but none really suited my tastes, so in frustration I picked up my pen and started writing one myself. We stand downstream in history, enjoying the gifts of those who came before us. If you had a chance to send a light upstream, what would you choose to send? Technology? Science? Ideas? If we could really travel against the current of time, could we answer the Needham Question? P.S. 1. Modern information won't usually be handed over 46.7kReads8.4Score3.1kShelves
4. 104 科 The Imperial Exam's Oxherd Class: A Young Scholar's Teacher Produces Three Thousand Successful Candidates 科举放牛班，童生夫子教出进士三千 I'm a Bubble我是泡泡Historical2.6M WordsOngoing A paradise for exam failures, and a graveyard for renowned scholars. A group of spoiled officials’ sons has become the century-old academy’s newest headache. The old scholar was so furious he suffered a stroke. Chen Fan, a licentiate serving as an assistant instructor, activated the god-tier imperial exam teaching System and was appointed head of the academy in its hour of need. The mischievous magistrate’s son mastered the Five Classics in four months. The unruly prefect’s son became the top sc 1.9kReads8.9Score172Shelves
5. 105 你 You’re a Civil Service Exam Tutor, So How Did You Become the Imperial Preceptor? 你一个公考讲师，咋成国师了？ Know a Woman by Her Scent闻香识女Historical2.1M WordsOngoing [Imperial examinations] + [Mentor-and-student ensemble] + [Political maneuvering] Chen Wen, a top civil-service exam instructor, transmigrates to Great Xia and becomes a teacher. From the start, he has a dilapidated academy and three troublesome students. Chen Wen says, “No problem. This is what I do.” He uses logic to deconstruct the eight-legged essay, policy-analysis techniques to write policy papers, and interview skills to ace the palace exam. From topping the county exams to earning top ho 34.7kReads8.9Score3kShelves
6. 106 穿 Reborn as a Wicked Foster Mother: I Raised the Villainous Tyrant All Wrong 穿成恶毒养母：把反派暴君养歪了 Blue Sky over Mountains and Rivers山水蔚蓝天Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [No romance + teaching + adorable kids + farming + building wealth + infrastructure] A warm, slice-of-life story Zhang Ziruo transmigrates into the role of the evil adoptive mother of a tyrannical villain, destined for a tragic end. She plans to win the villain’s favor while he is still young, only to discover that he has been reborn... Taking stock of her new circumstances, she decides to open a school and become a teacher! She’ll raise the villain to be a virtuous, capable, open-minded, and po 15.2kReads9.5Score2.1kShelves
7. 107 宣 Commandery Princess Xuanping 宣平郡主 Cat Who Loves Sweet and Sour Pinecone Fish爱吃糖醋松果鱼的猫Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Princess Xuanping and the Crown Prince grew up together. Everyone thought she would become the future Crown Princess. But the Crown Prince fell for the princess's delicate, innocent-looking cousin instead. He forgot his promise that they would spend their lives together, and even risked angering the Emperor so he could marry her cousin. When danger struck, he abandoned the princess without hesitation. After Prince An rescues her, the princess comes to her senses. Some people simply aren't meant 3.8kReads8.8Score364Shelves

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   🌿🌿🌿A captivating historical romance with a sophisticated and elegant female lead! 🌿🌿🌿Princess Xuanping, a noblewoman from a prominent family, possesses great ambition from a young age. Betrothed to the Crown Prince, she is unfortunately betrayed by the Crown Prince's innocent cousin, Lin Yiyi. Xuanping is heartbroken; is this the position of Crown Princess she desires? Oh well, such a marriage is better left undone. He might not be the only one destined for the Crown Prince's position. A strong female lead, a truly captivating story!

8. 108 起 Getting to the Bottom of Mind-Reading 起底观心术 Bao Erri鲍尔日Urban1.5M WordsCompleted When I was five, a fortune-teller said I’d be able to read people’s minds when I grew up. My parents thought I was a genius and spent the whole family’s savings to send me to school. But I failed the college entrance exam and became a fried-noodle vendor. That vendor later became a “Walking Encyclopedia,” all thanks to the saying, “In books, there are houses of gold.” You are not just who you are. You can become a different kind of dazzling light. Read a comment on the first page, and you’ll get 229.5kReads9.6Score66.4kShelves
9. 109 侯 The Marquess's Wife Wants to Die of Old Age in Peace 侯府主母要寿终正寝 Winter Melon Eats Pears冬瓜吃梨Ancient Romance553k WordsCompleted A history major pulls an all-nighter and dies suddenly, only to become Chen Yuhu, the matriarch of an ancient household, with no golden finger whatsoever. But you have to learn to be content. As a modern, clear-eyed college student, Chen Yuhu wants to tell the original matriarch: don't be such a lovesick fool. Treasure your life of immense wealth and status. She certainly does. She sends her biased mother-in-law away to cultivate in seclusion, keeps the obedient and pretty concubine around to pl 34.1kReads9.2Score3.3kShelves

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   It's really good, written by the same author, with the same background.

10. 110 是 Fate Is Not Ours to Choose 是非不由人 Winter Melon Eats Pears冬瓜吃梨Ancient Romance261k WordsCompleted The Empress Dowager Duan named me Duan Chengqiu. She said, “Without me, autumn would never come,” to express how much she loved me. My mother gave me the name Liang. A man is the pillar of the household, so she called me Duan Liang. When I was young, to avoid a marriage arranged by my imperial uncle, the emperor, my mother betrothed me to the eldest daughter of the Lin family. The Lin family was influential and noble, and most importantly, as my mother put it, “The Lin family has their heads scr 5.4kReads8.9Score510Shelves
11. 111 小 Listening to Spring Rain All Night in a Small Tower 小楼一夜听春雨 Bright Moon Tilts明月倾Ancient Romance876k WordsCompleted A critically acclaimed historical romance ensemble that topped the annual charts! A calculating, lovesick beauty versus a dark, scheming top scholar! A historical take on Pride and Prejudice: life in the inner household isn't all scheming and rivalry, but also deep sisterly affection. The clever and capable Second Madam Lou takes the greatest pride in her life in having three beautiful daughters. To marry her three marriageable girls into “good” families, she travels a great distance to the capi 35.1kReads9.6Score5.7kShelves

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    Of all the books I've read, this is the best I've found. The title "The Short-Lived Ghost of the Xie Family" is a bit of a letdown; I added it to my bookshelf a long time ago but didn't read it because of the synopsis. Later, I stumbled upon it and discovered it's a treasure. "Listening to Spring Rain All Night in a Small Building" is an ensemble piece, featuring Lou Xianyue and He Yunzhang in my mind. However, the ending of "Three Feet of Spring" feels a bit rushed and incomplete.

12. 112 血 Bloodstained Silver Hairpin 血染银簪 Distantly Knowing the Wind's Tune遥知风曲Ancient Romance309k WordsOngoing [Twelve Years Slaughtering Chickens, Now I Take My Blade to Chunxiang House] [Slow-Burn Historical Mystery | No Golden Finger | Not Reborn | Does Not Transmigrate] [Happy Ending] [Ensemble Cast] Shen Wan was six when she lost her family. Her father was murdered, her mother vanished, and all they left her was a silver hairpin and three words: Chunxiang House. For twelve years, she slaughtered livestock and sharpened her blade. She carried the hairpin to the capital to investigate a bloody case 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's not a rebirth or quick transmigration story. The female protagonist progresses step by step, with logic and plot, and most importantly, there are no plot devices!

13. 113 学 The Top Student Logs In: Grinding for Thrills at Another World's High School 学神上号，我在异世高中刷爽度 I Refuse to Flop, Starting with Myself拒绝扑街从我做起Modern Romance585k WordsCompleted [Less romance + strong heroine + male lead Xie Yu (if that bothers you, feel free to skip it; don't force yourself) + top student + four-person team + light humor + school life + friendship-focused + not a violence-for-violence power fantasy] One day, Cui Tingchao transmigrates. The next thing she knows, the top university student has become a 180-jin high school freshman being bullied. A fake-sweet best friend, a school bully, and a scumbag senior all come after her. The System's mission is to 1.9kReads9.4Score299Shelves

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    [Heart] All are completed, of moderate length, with novel plots, tight logic, and are all very enjoyable. The authors' writing is superb, and the themes are excellent. [Heart][Heart] [Heart] The first is an ancient war novel, written very realistically. I suggest reading the synopsis beforehand, but if you don't like spoilers, don't read the comments. The author has planted many foreshadowing elements, making this book truly worth reading carefully. [Heart] The second is a modern campus novel, not a wish-fulfillment novel! It has roughly two storylines: one about school bullying, and the other about growth through studying. It's written quite realistically and is an ensemble piece, with each character having their own unique traits and charm. [Heart] The third is a post-apocalyptic novel. Sister Sheng has a grand vision, is strategic, and has very positive values. The plot is truly excellent, depicting the struggles in the apocalypse and the powerful guarantee of the state apparatus! There are also foreshadowing elements, a romantic pairing, and teammates you can rely on. There aren't many romantic subplots, but they are incredibly sweet. [Heart] The fourth is an ancient time-travel novel, set in a fictional world, but with some historical figures. It's very well written, with Xia Tingzhi illuminating a ray of light in the long river of history! Wow! The author's writing is excellent, and the plot is particularly original with many unique designs. [Sending heart] The fifth book is also an ancient novel, focusing on ensemble casts. The author truly captures the refinement of noblewomen, and there are many sweet couples. The author's writing is also superb, making this novel a very comfortable read. There are basically no one-dimensional villains; everyone is multifaceted, and the characters are very well-developed. Everyone prioritizes the greater good of their country (except for a certain prince, haha).

14. 114 三 Three Kingdoms: The Female Warlord of a Chaotic Age 三国：乱世女枭雄 Handsome Er You帅气的二油Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing (Also known as: The Female Overlord of a Chaotic Age) [Strong female lead + Three Kingdoms + no System + traditional empire-building + ensemble cast] Liu Yi, a female engineering PhD, transmigrates into the late Han dynasty during the Three Kingdoms era and grows up as a boy. She develops water conservancy, conducts research, and improves life for the people of her region. Just as the various factions are trying to win her over, she reveals herself as a woman and establishes her own power base, 57.6kReads9.3Score8.8kShelves

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    After seeing these, those stories about love and romance seem utterly bland and tasteless.

15. 115 三 Three Feet of Spring 三尺春【王嘉懋、李十七主演 短剧同名原著小说热播中！！！】 Evergreen and Everwhite长青长白Ancient Romance371k WordsCompleted The captivating beauty Li Shuwan, whose background is shrouded in mystery × the aloof, proud General Li Fengyuan, hard-mouthed but soft-hearted Ancient romance + premium novel + one-on-one romance + both leads' first love + sweet romance + mutual devotion + palace intrigue + simmering tension + secret crush + age gap + reunion after years apart When she was seven, Li Shuwan was brought back from the countryside to the General's Mansion, becoming Li Fengyuan's relative in name only. Knowing her 21.4kReads9.4Score2.5kShelves
16. 116 斩 Cutting Spring 斩春 Chinese Loropetalum in the South南有檵木Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted ༆ Original title: "Slaying Spring", courtesy title: "Three Thousand Miles of Floating Light", also known as "A Little Bookshop in Chang'an" . "The audiobook is now available. Give it a listen!" . [Historical fantasy, farming, ancient romance, healing, opening a bookshop, romance, with a strong focus on the love story.] · [Heroine: Xu Jiang ★ Hero: Lou Yunchun] · [Other characters: Hu Xu ★ Song Li, Zeng Zhui ★ Lin Hongchu, Lin Qinnian ★ Madam Lin, Lou Jing ★ Madam Lou. Du Hui, Yuan Zuzu, Wu Zhi, 19.8kReads9.5Score3kShelves

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    Don't be fooled by the title of the first book into thinking it's a romance novel about a spoiled wife. Actually, it's a story of an ordinary person's growth; the female lead is intelligent and kind, and her logic is fairly sound. I guess this one is considered to have a higher level of education, I don't know, I just wanted to include it—maybe it's because it's one of my recent reads. The second book does have food in it, but it's only a small part, yet it still taught me a lot and wasn't boring at all. The third book's depiction of the female lead's family relationships in the early stages is quite delicate and realistic. It also has some good lines. I've seen the manga adaptation of the fourth book, and I thought it was okay, but I didn't really like the male lead's character. To be honest, I didn't really like the male lead's character in the first book either, but it's set in a feudal dynasty, so it's somewhat plausible.

17. 117 八 The 1980s: A Cherished Darling Rushing Toward Wealth 八零捷报团宠娇娇向钱冲 Si Jiao Jiao肆饺饺Modern Romance2.5M WordsOngoing [Period setting + building wealth + doted on by everyone + native-born heroine + social butterfly + powerful figures + one-on-one romance] Before she turned fifteen, Shi Xiangxiang was stolen as a newborn. Her adoptive parents were denounced and sent down to the countryside, leaving her, though still so young, to shoulder the burden of feeding the whole family. After she turned fifteen, her adoptive sister, who had been reborn with a golden finger, returned in defeat after struggling her way t 36.9kReads9.4Score2.1kShelves
18. 118 宁 Ning Yan: When Women Rule the Roost 宁兖，牝鸡司晨 Books Bring True Wealth有书真富贵Historical168k WordsOngoing [Ensemble political intrigue + entrusted heir + factional strife + expansion of the realm + redressing an old injustice] [Wronged powerful minister male lead x emperor female lead disguised as a man] Also known as "After I Blundered into the Imperial Family, I Discovered I Was the Imperial Family" On a winter night in the seventh year of Chengxu, Emperor Zhao Ning Fu suddenly went mad. Wearing the robes of his favorite consort, Yan, he climbed the bell tower and rang the funeral bell before fall 189Reads—Score104Shelves

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    A complex ensemble drama of power struggles, including the entrustment of a young heir, factional infighting, territorial expansion, the redress of old grievances, and counter-espionage. No time travel, no characters with diminished intelligence; everyone is fully intelligent. Alternative title: "After Accidentally Entering the Imperial Family, I Discovered I Am the Imperial Family."

19. 119 我 Me and the Roses Are Always at Your Princess's Service! 我与玫瑰，随时为公主待命！ Milky Candy Puff奶糖酥Modern Romance308k WordsCompleted [The print edition is now available. Search for Sweet Mist on any platform to buy it.] [One-on-one sweet romance, doting with no limits] Zhou Jin, captain of the criminal investigation team, is unruly and wild. He hates being pestered more than anything and has no patience for comforting people. Yet after one mission, he made an exception and took a young woman into his home. The next day, everyone on the team was whispering: Would the girl get yelled into tears by Captain Zhou? She did cry, all 41.9kReads9.6Score6.3kShelves
20. 120 穿 I Transmigrated, but Into a Walking Joke 穿了，但穿成大笑话了 The Cannon Fodder Has No Memories炮灰没有回忆Ancient Romance1.2M WordsOngoing A nontraditional Spring and Autumn period tale of rivalry and nation-building. The early chapters are told from the perspective of commoners, with a focus on farming and a slow, everyday pace. The power struggles come later. No romance + powerful heroine + hands-on craftswoman. Jiang He transmigrated into the past with one small problem: her new status was “wild person.” She was one of the lowest-ranking commoners, farming the land beyond the city for the ruler. She could not join the army and h 32.6kReads9.2Score4kShelves
21. 121 绾 I'm Wanwan, Not Wanwan: We're All Reborn, So Why Should I Keep Indulging You? 绾绾不是晚晚：都重生了谁还惯你 Zi Wei He子薇河Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [Soul Swap] [Face-Slapping] [Spatial Spirit Spring] [Ensemble Cast] [Fantasy] On her wedding day, Shen Wanwan is brutally murdered, pierced through the heart by a blade. Her soul follows her body downstream along the river. Meanwhile, Pei Wanning, trying to escape a ghost marriage to the Prince of Qin, jumps into the river to fake her death, only to actually drown. A thousand miles away, their souls meet on a riverbank. Shen Wanwan is horrified. “...Are you human or a ghost?” Pei Wanning can't h 31.3kReads8.9Score3.1kShelves

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    Wanwan is not Wanwan. A hilarious and captivating soul-swap, rebirth, and revenge story with a fresh and engaging plot, worth staying up all night to read. [Already hooked][A masterpiece by Que Shi]

22. 122 黛 Daiyu Goes on a Rampage in Dream of the Red Chamber With Her Face-Reading Skills 黛玉靠相术在红楼杀疯了 Nan Mutong南沐桐Female-Channel Fanfiction573k WordsOngoing [Dream of the Red Chamber fan fiction + powerful Lin Daiyu + improved Jia Baoyu + political intrigue + palace intrigue + household battles + devoted couples + strong female lead] So “repaying tears” can mean tears of joy, tears of salvation! Through her mastery of physiognomy, Daiyu defies fate and changes her destiny. She not only saves Baoyu, but many of her loved ones as well. The tears she sheds in this life are worth a fortune! 20Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is of high quality and is particularly enjoyable.

23. 123 穿 A Lowly County Office Clerk with Kids at Home and No Rice to Cook 穿成县衙小吏，家有儿女等米下锅 Don't Discuss the Wind-Banner, Follow Your Heart心动莫论风幡Historical1.3M WordsOngoing [A clerk is no official, and the desk is a mountain of blades] [No errors in the ledger, every stroke of the brush decides joy and sorrow] The male lead had only just transmigrated when someone cracked him over the back of the head. After missing work for three days, he nearly got struck off the rolls. His father thought he was saddled with two useless dependents. His older brother thought he was too inflexible to make money. His fourth younger brother feared his lowly clerk's status would tarni 166.2kReads9.2Score22.8kShelves

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    I highly recommend this one. No need for further explanation, it's a story of everyday life for ordinary officials and commoners in a county town. Exquisite details and a stark depiction of human nature transport you to the bustling streets of the Song Dynasty a thousand years ago. It's not a wish-fulfillment novel, but it has its emotional moments. It's not about political intrigue, but it captures the essence of human relationships. No romantic pairings, no cheat codes, no modern-day superiority, just a hyper-realistic ancient Chinese novel. It's almost a million words long, well-developed and juicy, ready to read. Weaknesses: slow-paced, not a wish-fulfillment novel, no romantic pairings, relatively uneven plot, some chapters are too detailed, so impatient readers should avoid it.

24. 124 大 Great Ming: From Fallen Princess to Legendary Empress 大明：从亡国公主到传奇女帝 Jiang Jiucheng江九程Ancient Romance549k WordsOngoing (No CP + transmigration + no System + strong female lead + power struggle + nation-building + daily life + she eventually ascends the throne as emperor. Read with caution if this bothers you.) Zhu Meichuo's story begins on the night her kingdom falls. Chongzhen arrives with a sword in hand. The whole city is ablaze with war. As someone who has transmigrated, what choice will she make? How can she save the Ming Dynasty from its impending collapse? In this dark age on the horizon, watch as this se 11.7kReads9.2Score409Shelves
25. 125 震 Shocking! The Metaphysics Master Can Hear People's Thoughts 震惊！玄学大佬被读心了 Yellow Peach Tutu黄桃土土Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Mysticism + ghost hunting + fortune-telling + mind-reading + lighthearted] After graduating with a law degree, Xia Wange, heir to a Daoist sect, sees a wheelchair shimmering with purple energy at a car crash site. Born unable to gather energy, she can’t bring herself to leave the wheelchair alone. [I’ll carry this wheelchair off and borrow the energy on it to draw talismans. Then I’ll be the undisputed goddess of the supernatural world!] Lu Qiu, the CEO still trapped in the wreckage, inexpli 362.7kReads9.5Score73.6kShelves

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    Different Styles 1: Modern metaphysical romance. The female lead is a metaphysical expert with a cheerful and assertive personality. The male lead has a leg injury due to being blessed with purple energy. He's not a traditional domineering CEO; he's redeemed. Later, he confesses his feelings to the female lead but loses his love letter due to his low self-esteem. 2: Male-oriented novel. No female lead. The male lead is a sunny and cheerful young man who focuses entirely on his career. The writing style is interesting and well-organized, depicting his ambitious expansion and enlightenment efforts.

26. 126 解 Sheathing the Armor 解甲 Eight Strips Watch the Snow八条看雪Ancient Romance829k WordsCompleted “Legend has it that the sharpest weapon in this world is called Disarm. Born from the unwavering devotion of two people in love, it can break down anyone's defenses.” 825Reads9.2Score230Shelves

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    I recently finished reading "The Unarmed," and the writing is excellent. It's one of the few books I've followed so closely. The romance between the male and female leads was so touching that I cried buckets. I was deeply moved after finishing it and can't seem to calm down for a long time now. I need a while to recover.

27. 127 我 My Emperor Father Can Read Minds 我的皇帝父亲会读心 Bone-Leak Gua Wen骨漏呱闻Historical1.3M WordsCompleted [Infrastructure Building Focus ✚ Mostly Comedy ✚ Not Historically Accurate ✚ No Romance] Emperor Wei prided himself on being a wise ruler. His ministers served him well, his harem was harmonious, and his children were clever and filial. That is, until he was struck by lightning. Afterward, he gained the ability to read minds, and finally learned that everyone around him was two-faced, saying one thing while thinking another! Emperor Wei was devastated. So he had been such a failure as an emperor 57.1kReads9.3Score5.3kShelves
28. 128 天 Archaeology Livestream on the Sky Screen: The Tyrant Turns Out to Be an Emperor for the Ages 天幕直播考古：昏君竟是千古一帝 Pork and Green Pepper Over Rice青椒肉丝盖米饭Historical1.3M WordsCompleted A sky screen appears over the Wei dynasty, showing people from later generations livestreaming their excavation of the Wei Emperor's tomb. Wei Emperor: “What is wrong with you people from the future? Why are you so obsessed with other people's tombs?” Then they discover that the Second Emperor is also buried in the Wei Emperor's tomb. Wei Emperor: “What's the matter with you? Why are you still bothering me even after you're dead?” The Second Emperor, who only wants to slack off: “No, I really do 62kReads9.2Score3.8kShelves

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    Empress No. 1 Of the Qin Dynasty

29. 129 贵 It's Not Easy Being a Noble Consort 贵妃不容易 Burning Dove燃鸠Ancient Romance553k WordsOngoing [Palace intrigue, a villainous heroine who stays clear-headed throughout, power struggles, love and hate, a cast of women trapped in a feudal society, GhelpG] A belated leave notice: An elderly family member suddenly passed away last week, so I'm taking two weeks off, including last week and this week. I'll definitely resume updates after August 22. Noble Consort: Today, I'm going to climb to the top, no matter what! The story of a humble-born noble consort fighting her way up. From the imperial 51Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    I saw someone recommend the first book, but I suggest you don't read it. The synopsis says the female lead is incredibly smart, but in reality, she's just a clueless, love-struck idiot who relies entirely on others' praise of her mother, the Princess, and how amazing she is, or that being her daughter means she can't be any less capable. 😢 But honestly, the Princess is very capable, and I quite like her. Anyway, I felt incredibly frustrated while reading it. [Awkward laugh][awkward laugh] If you want to see the male and female leads fall in love, read books 2 and 3 (both are a little angsty). If you want to see palace intrigue, read book 4 (though it's not finished yet). [Kiss][kiss][kiss]

30. 130 直 I Was Spoiled on Livestream: I Turned Out to Be an Emperor for the Ages 直播被剧透：我居然是千古一帝 Money-Making Little Salted Fish赚钱的小咸鱼Modern Romance722k WordsCompleted For female readers!!! Qin Ze, a modern-day gaming nerd, dies unexpectedly and transmigrates to the fictional Liang Dynasty. He becomes Emperor Jing of Liang's most "famous" wastrel son. Just as Qin Ze decides to spend this life as an idle prince, living off his father and brothers and enjoying a life of luxury, a screen from the future throws his plans into disarray. [Let's dig into the outrageous antics of wastrel prince Qin Ze] [How a silver-tongued Son of Fortune and his little bodyguard came 10.8kReads8.8Score571Shelves
31. 131 奸 Before the Treacherous Chancellor Died, the Sky Screen Revealed She Was a Woman 奸相惨死前，被天幕扒出女儿身 Writer from Flower Fruit Mountain花果山笔者Ancient Romance387k WordsCompleted [Sky screen descends + woman disguises herself as a man + serves in the imperial court + beautiful, powerful, and tragic + clears her name] Su Yandong is the most treacherous minister in the Great Yu Dynasty. Relying on her handsome looks, she builds a faction for personal gain, embezzles without restraint, carries on illicit affairs with imperial consorts, and frames loyal officials with fabricated charges. Everyone in court despises her to the core. When the new emperor purges the old regime, 3.1kReads7.2Score353Shelves
32. 132 天 The Sky Screen Reveals the Past: The Qin Dynasty’s Second Emperor Is Actually Me 天幕盘点，秦二世竟是我自己 Qi Qi and Yu七七和玉Ancient Romance445k WordsCompleted [This is part of a series about live broadcasts on the sky screen! The title can’t be changed, but besides Great Qin, I’ll also write about other second dynasties] [Completed: Great Qin arc, Wu Zhou arc [Live-streamed historical reviews] [Strong heroine, female emperor] [Logic-free power fantasy] [The heroine likes to play dumb while keeping her true strength hidden. She is decisive but not heartless, and has a harem] In a single moment, Qin Changman transmigrated into the body of one of Empero 12.3kReads8.6Score661Shelves
33. 133 换 They Forced Me into a Marriage That Would Kill Me, but I'll Claim the First Wife's Seat 换亲让我死，我偏稳坐主母位 Jin Wanwan金万万Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Adapted into a short drama: The Matriarch Just Wants to Slacken Off, but Goes on a Rampage in the Marquis’s Household After Being Reborn Jiang Shuwan and her legitimate younger sister, Jiang Yao, are both reborn. In their previous lives, both she and Jiang Yao were transmigrators. A workaholic who earned more money than she could spend, Shuwan worked herself to death. In this life, she’s determined to slack off. Jiang Yao is ambitious. She makes a name for herself by plagiarizing poems while sec 997Reads8.2Score100Shelves

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    The first book depicts the female protagonist's life in the Marquis's mansion after being arranged into a marriage of convenience. The male protagonist appears less frequently, and the focus is mainly on the female protagonist's business ventures. In the second book, the male protagonist is injured and becomes a vegetable. On the day of her marriage to her second brother, the female protagonist discovers him having an affair with her maid and chooses to remarry the male protagonist. The male protagonist has three adopted sons.

34. 134 星 The Stars Fall, Yet the Sword Endures 星辰落尽剑未央 Fish Who Loves Eggplant Casserole爱吃茄子煲的鱼Ancient Romance988k WordsCompleted Feng Luoluo's ideal life: work as a menial disciple in the Spirit Chef Sect, eat to her heart's content, pet dogs, raise Fuguang, and take out a few enemies along the way! Who knew her inner thoughts would be exposed, drawing the attention of that lofty Sword Lord Lingjue! She calls him “born so beautiful he can't help but show off,” and he frowns and takes her as his personal disciple; She calls someone “sharp beaked, thick-skinned, and empty-headed,” and he makes her study the righteous path 1.6kReads8.5Score189Shelves

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    A super engaging novel, featuring the incredibly unique Feng Luoluo and a fantastic on-screen couple. Lighthearted, enjoyable, and incredibly stress-relieving – it'll leave you feeling refreshed and invigorated!

35. 135 半 A Lifetime of Political Scheming 半生权弈 Hui Mo Bai徽墨白Modern Romance389k WordsCompleted All nine of her sisters had passed away, leaving Zhao Daqiao alone. Her mother had cracked her head open begging, just to get her into the Reform Team. When her best friend got pregnant before marriage, Zhao Daqiao was powerless to help, and the two fell out. She thought that treating her friend with sincerity would mend the rift between them, never knowing that betrayal, denunciations, and crackdowns would follow one after another from that day on. It started with a basket of eggs. She was corn 28Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Her mother-in-law hired a nanny to take care of her, and the nanny cooked spicy food for every meal. Despite being heavily pregnant, she couldn't eat a single bite.

36. 136 我 I Am Intersex 我是阴阳人 Xiao Xu小叙Mystery2.2M WordsCompleted My mother said that when I was born, her first reaction was to strangle me, because it was impossible to tell whether I was male or female. My grandmother called me a freak and a jinx, saying I would only bring shame on the family. It was then that my maternal grandmother, who had traveled all the way from the countryside to visit my mother, adopted me. So, by chance, I got to enjoy a pure childhood, free from scornful looks. Following my half-immortal grandmother, I unexpectedly discovered how 8.5kReads9.3Score1.3kShelves

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    See for yourself. A book that even a 15-year-old bookworm like me can enjoy.

37. 137 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 139.3kReads9.4Score20.5kShelves
38. 138 换 We Switched Marriages, and I Married the Spoiled Young Lord 换亲后，我嫁纨绔小公爷 Green Ink青墨Ancient Romance834k WordsOngoing Yun Jiao, Yun Qing's younger half-sister, was reborn. The first thing she did was frame Yun Qing and steal her marriage match. In her previous life, Yun Qing married Xie Qi, the disabled son of a Minister's household, and lived a smooth and happy life, which made Yun Jiao extremely envious. Yun Jiao, meanwhile, married Qin Xiu, the young heir of a Duke's household. She thought he was handsome, well-born, and better than Xie Qi in every way. But she never imagined that Qin Xiu would be such a sco 14.3kReads9.0Score905Shelves
39. 139 掌 Paulownia in the Palm 掌中疏桐 Xin Moran心陌然Ancient Romance900k WordsOngoing The main story is complete. Originally titled A Paulownia in the Palm, the first chapters are free, but the price will go up later! [Mutual Devotion] [Fictional Setting] [Forced Possession] [Beautiful Wife] [Powerful Minister] [Adorable Baby] [Pregnant and on the Run] [Ancient-Era Court Intrigue] [Secret Marriage] Luo Shutong, the most proper young noblewoman in the capital, woke one morning to find Ye Chuan, the all-powerful chief minister, lying beside her. Trembling, she pulled out all the mo 10.6kReads8.0Score495Shelves

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    The story begins with pregnancy and forced marriage; it's definitely worth getting into, it's very good!

40. 140 都 I’m Already Doing Quick Transmigration, and I Still Have to Please Men? 都快穿了，我还讨好男人？ Tears in the Heart of the Tree树心有泪Ancient Romance503k WordsCompleted Quick transmigration + plot-driven + subverting expectations + worker's gripes + manic one moment, triumphant the next, then absurd Meng Wan is an ordinary wage slave. After staying up late to make seventeen PowerPoint presentations in a row, she successfully puts herself in a coma in the ICU. The System, Ma Li, tells her she can return to the real world if she completes missions and collects life points across three thousand small worlds. Has capitalism really gone so insane that it won't even 19.8kReads9.3Score2.5kShelves

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    This one, with a female perspective and a strong female protagonist.

41. 141 女 A Woman in a Man's Body: Living Off Women in a Period Novel 女穿男：我在年代文里吃软饭 Shouwu Without Mangmang首乌不芒芒Modern Romance273k WordsCompleted [A woman transmigrates into a man’s body, with some fantasy elements] When Zhou Shan transmigrates to the 1960s, she opens her eyes to dizziness and weakness in all four limbs, experiencing firsthand what it means to be starving to death. She doesn’t feel the slightest thing about having become a man. Just as she’s so hungry she can barely keep her eyes open, she hears a father and daughter nearby, picking over their choices: “Is there anyone you like?” “Too ugly. Black and skinny, like a charre 6.7kReads9.4Score565Shelves
42. 142 与 With Jin Chang’an (Based on the Screen Adaptation Starring Song Yi and Cheng Lei) 与晋长安（宋轶、丞磊主演影视原著） Jiu Lu Feixiang九鹭非香Ancient Romance155k WordsCompleted The hit drama starring Song Yi and Cheng Lei is now airing! A beloved historical romance by Jiu Lu Fei Xiang! Female general vs. puppy-like boy. The child she casually picked up turns out to have two sides? A cold little gentleman by day, a loyal black knight by night. Is he a puppy turning into a wolf, and which side is the real him? A tale of love and hate between a female general and the heir of an enemy state! Li Shuang, the adopted daughter of a great general, guards the borders of the Grea 5.9kReads9.6Score957Shelves

    Reader note

    Both are completed classical Chinese novels. The first one features a strong, independent, open-minded, and intelligent female protagonist; it's not recommended to read it at night as you might get hungry. The second one is a book by Jiu Lu Fei Xiang; not reading it would be a loss!

43. 143 他 His White Jasmine 他的白茉莉花 Bodhisattva Ye菩萨野Modern Romance262k WordsCompleted In the middle of the night, Song Mo goes alone up the mountain to find the gang of street racers. She is like a delicate, sweet-scented jasmine blossom. Her clear gaze falls on the man at the head of the group. “Bro...” The man bows his head, fiddling with a black glove. He tells her to get lost, then turns and vanishes into the night with the wind. In the dense mountain mist, the fragrance of jasmine and the rich, mature, wanton scent of some perfume overlap and mingle for a single, fleeting mo 11.8kReads9.2Score1.3kShelves
44. 144 好 Such a Good Girl 好一个乖乖女 I Took Great Pains我煞费苦心Modern Romance361k WordsCompleted [Print edition signed] [Short drama now streaming] [Sweet romance with a touch of angst] [Fake-good, scheming heroine x domineering wealthy tyrant] [Both leads are each other’s only one] Duan Xiuming first met Lu Mingyu at a wedding. She was stunningly beautiful, yet looked like a well-behaved good girl, sitting off to the side and painting because someone had told her to. “Boring woman,” he judged. But in the blink of an eye, Lu Mingyu gave him a huge surprise! She destroyed her painting and co 30.9kReads9.5Score4.1kShelves

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    Old bookworms love books they read. The authors who write good books must have thoroughly explored human nature and understanding, making them interesting.

45. 145 大 The School of Mind in the Ming Dynasty 大明心学 Qingyuan Xiyu清渊汐语Historical251k WordsCompleted This is a sweeping historical novel starring Wang Yangming. The story begins with Wang Yangming’s birth in 1471, the seventh year of the Chenghua era, and ends with his death aboard a boat in Nanan, Jiangxi, in 1529, the seventh year of the Jiajing era. Spanning fifty-eight years, the novel paints a vivid, panoramic portrait of the extraordinary life of one of the Ming dynasty’s greatest figures: the omens surrounding his birth, his youthful ambitions, his enlightenment at Longchang, his campai 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Reading Wang Yangming's words again, my mind is enlightened; what more needs to be said?

46. 146 绣 The History of an Embroidered Bed 绣榻野史 Qingyuan Xiyu清渊汐语Historical395k WordsCompleted “The Embroidered Couch” alludes to the secrets hidden deep within women's quarters and behind brocade curtains, while “Unofficial History” signals that this book recounts court intrigues and street-side tales absent from the official record, passed around by the common folk. Through the case of an honest family in Jiangnan forced into prostitution, the novel lays bare the dark picture of the Jiajing era of the Great Ming, where officials and merchants collude, corruption runs rampant, and the pe 1.5kReads—Score136Shelves
47. 147 金 My Sugar Daddy Went Bankrupt 金主他破产了 Green Wax绿蜡Modern Romance291k WordsCompleted Wu Wei became Ouyang Bei’s mistress for the money. She never expected her sugar daddy to go bankrupt before she’d even collected a year’s worth of that generous salary. Beautiful but not very bright, she tried to run but couldn’t get away, so she had no choice but to stick by him as he struggled to rebuild his fortune. Ouyang Bei faked his bankruptcy, thinking that once he fell from power, all the women around him would run off. He never expected one silly woman to stay behind, earnestly hoping 2kReads8.8Score121Shelves
48. 148 金 Dreams of the Golden Vase 金瓶梦迷 Qingyuan Xiyu清渊汐语Historical377k WordsCompleted The moon over Linqing shines on the Customs House sails Whose romance does the Qing River hide at night? Cooking smoke drifts over Zishi Street, through centuries gone by Who still awaits that unfinished fate? Embroidered shoes shatter the bluestone path The wine's fragrance has intoxicated countless eyes Lights flicker atop Lion Tower, like the passing years Who, behind the curtain, secretly clicks the abacus? Plum blossoms in a golden vase, who pities the ill-fated beauty? A pot of springtime 2.2kReads—Score159Shelves
49. 149 重 Reborn: Strike First to Gain the Upper Hand 重生之先下手为强 San Ren Mu He三人木合Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Yu Qing slept for a while and woke up reborn. When other people are reborn, they take revenge with their own hands, make a fortune, avoid danger, and stride toward a bright future. But her? She has nothing, can’t do anything right, and is content with a little wealth, congratulating herself over the smallest things. Even when she wants to rekindle things with her beloved husband, a mad dog appears out of nowhere and carries her off. Mad Dog’s inner thoughts: Get it? The first to bite gets the pr 993Reads8.4Score104Shelves
50. 150 健 Muscles and Heartbeats at the Gym: The Dumbbell 健身房的肌理与心跳之哑铃 Qingyuan Xiyu清渊汐语Marriage & Romance14k WordsCompleted Dumbbells: Muscle and Heartbeats at the Gym 1.6kReads—Score—Shelves

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