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. 401 穿 Transmigrating to Ancient Times: Three Women, Countless Dramas 穿越古代：三个女人N台戏 A Lamp in the Twilight一灯阑珊Ancient Romance6.1M WordsOngoing [Ensemble cast + group transmigration + farming and commerce + military service and medicine + self-reliance and perseverance, an uplifting and satisfying story, slow burn, everyday slice of life] A car accident sends three women transmigrating to the unfamiliar Great Wu Dynasty, where they land in a bandit’s den from the start. Zhu Mingyue: “Watch me make a fortune with two deadweights in tow.” Duan Xiaotang: “Watch me bring stability to every corner of the realm with two teammates.” Lin Wanwan 27.5kReads9.4Score1.8kShelves
2. 402 毒 The Poisonous Strategist: His Majesty Gave Me These Eighty Military Rods 毒士：这八十军棍，是陛下赏我的 A World Apart, There Is今非昔比地边有Ancient Romance7k WordsCompleted Poisonous Strategist: These Eighty Military Rods Are the Emperor’s Reward to Me 17Reads—Score—Shelves
3. 403 手 With the Notable Ministers System in Hand, I Disguise Myself as a Man in Ancient Times 手拿名臣系统，我在古代女扮男装 Tianyang Peak, Who Loves Handmade Wheat Dumplings爱吃手工麦饺的天阳峰Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Xu Yue transmigrates into a book. She becomes the delicate, vulnerable cousin of the male lead in an examination-themed novel: her mother died young, she has no brothers and no one to rely on, and her family won't take her in, so she is awkwardly forced to live in the male lead's home. In her previous life, Xu Yue rose from being an orphan to earning a doctorate. She never believed in fate, and even though it was hard for women to get by in ancient times, she never stopped thinking about how to 118.2kReads9.6Score11.4kShelves

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   Xu Yue, an eighteen-year-old top scholar in the imperial examinations, achieved the highest score in all six rounds of the exams and was known as "Bright Moon Gentleman".

4. 404 清 Cold, Untouchable Moonlight? No! I'm the Villain Chosen by Fate 清冷白月光？不！我是天命大反派 A Clear Song by the Pool一曲潭清Ancient Romance578k WordsCompleted [System-driven + villainess protagonist + egoist + top prodigy + near-invincible power fantasy + no romance (no male consorts)] After transmigrating, Nan Xian becomes a fake prodigy used by a top family to save face. She is about to fight the real prodigy. Should she just wait to die? No rush, the System is here to help. [Ding! The Ultimate Villain System is at your service.] [Humiliate your arrogant fiancé and get a divine beast mount as a reward.] Nan Xian: Kill him. Her younger siblings are d 37.6kReads9.5Score6.4kShelves

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   The first book is a female-centric novel, very self-serving, and quite enjoyable. The female lead is very clear-headed and has many memorable quotes. I've already finished the second book; it has a romantic pairing and is very sweet. The female lead is a reincarnated person, and there are many foreshadowing elements in the later parts. However, it's slightly weaker on this theme. Still, it's a good book worth reading.

5. 405 拒 After Refusing to Redeem My Reputation, the Cultivation World Became Obsessed with Me 拒绝洗白后，修真界对我搞崇拜 Hua Mumu椛木木Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [A satisfying takedown of trash men + no misunderstandings or substitute-lover tropes + an incredibly cool heroine later on + a classic coming-of-age story + no System!] In her previous life, she was betrayed by a scumbag, treated unfairly by her master, and hated by her fellow disciples, who called her a fake, a hypocrite. In the end, she was thrown into the Abyss of Ten Thousand Demons and barely survived! Reborn into a new life, Su Lengyan decides to cut ties with everyone. She trains hard 17.5kReads9.3Score1.8kShelves
6. 406 她 She's Your Imperial Grandmother. What's Wrong with Teaching You a Lesson? 她是你皇祖母，收拾你一下怎么啦 Fei Xuanya妃萱吖Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Print publication in progress] [Alternate universe + no male lead; the weepy Founding Emperor will not come back to life.] After transmigrating once, Yuan Xi died of illness after becoming Empress Dowager and was buried in the imperial mausoleum. When she opens her eyes again, she discovers she has transmigrated once more, this time to the era when her unfilial grandson has become emperor. Her eldest grandson, the emperor, is utterly bewitched by a woman who transmigrated into this world and em 2.4kReads8.2Score281Shelves

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   Don't let the low rating fool you, I think it's pretty good.

7. 407 离 The Phoenix's Departure 离凰 Lan Jia Sanshao蓝家三少Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted She stayed by his side without a name or status, becoming the shameless woman everyone talked about. In return, a fire burned all the love and hatred they had once shared to ashes. When they first met, he was a prince high above the world, hiding his true intentions to survive the struggle for the throne. That night's fire would strip away his weakness, flesh and bone alike. Buddhists say that life turns full circle every seven years. When they met again seven years later, his eyes were red. Th 5.4kReads9.0Score705Shelves

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   🎋A political intrigue story. The Buddha said, life is a cycle of seven years. Their first meeting was like a fire, burning away all their past love. Seven years later, their eyes reddened. Even the most beautiful landscape cannot compare to your every smile and delicate gesture.

8. 408 昭 The Chaos of Zhaohua 昭华乱 See Fortune at First Sight, Meow一见生财瞄Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Available in print. Search "Zhaohua Rebellion" on any platform to purchase.] [Strong female lead, satisfying revenge, high-IQ palace intrigue, the heroine schemes against the entire harem, a dangerously unhinged antagonist] Song Zhao has always been a woman who will stop at nothing to achieve her goals, and she has always seen the world more clearly than anyone else. From the moment she learned that Xiao Jingheng had chosen her to enter the palace as a consort, her goal was crystal clear: "I en 87.6kReads9.5Score9.7kShelves

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   The first two are palace intrigue novels, and the third is about a woman disguised as a man. The first two are well-written, but the third is highly recommended; the narration is exceptionally good.

9. 409 将 A General Is No Boy 将军非少年 Jinhu瑾狐Ancient Romance706k WordsCompleted If “I love you” is good fortune, then for her, “You’re free” is salvation. “Si Youjin, you can protect these splendid rivers and mountains, you can protect these beautiful years, but can you protect yourself?” She sat atop the city wall and gave no answer… 3.2kReads9.3Score392Shelves
10. 410 穿 Transmigrating to Rule the Realm 穿越之权谋天下 We Bei Mi吾辈米Ancient Romance201k WordsCompleted What? I've turned into a baby? And there's a white tiger right beside me, watching me hungrily? What kind of hellish start is this! I transmigrated and, from the start, became a helpless baby. Then a white tiger carried me back to its cave and raised me as one of its cubs! Little did anyone know that the baby in its arms was exceptionally gifted and of noble birth! Raised on tiger's milk, she grew up bright and talented. Ten years later, she left the mountains just as an age of chaos began. For 1Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 411 皇 Your Majesty, I Think Your Palace Maid Is Cursing You Again 皇上，你家宫女好像又在骂你 Six Yuan六元钱Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [The irresistible appeal of what you once rejected + powerful men bowing their heads + a double-standard male lead + raising her before a story of power and statecraft + romantic push and pull + he truly doesn’t love her at first, but gives his all once he does] Su Nanchu is unruly. Shen Jingzhi has always known that. But life in the palace is dull, and he doesn’t mind having a little plaything who can kick and scream. She becomes his daily amusement: reading memorials, practicing calligraphy, a 11.3kReads9.2Score1.2kShelves

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    It cannot be described in words

12. 412 拨 Seeking Daylight Through the Snow 拨雪寻昼 A Cat on the Moon月亮一只喵Ancient Romance291k WordsCompleted “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 691Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A historical romance novel about family feuds and childhood sweethearts, but the male lead is a complete stranger who falls from the sky.

13. 413 变 The Master of Disguise (Complete in Two Volumes) 变脸师爷（全两册） Tang Lan棠岚Mystery473k WordsCompleted Shen Bai, a famous young gentleman from the capital, is sent to the obscure little city of Bian to serve as a low-ranking county magistrate. To keep life from getting too dull, he hires a strange young man who has piqued his curiosity, Lu Yuanqing, as his assistant at the county office. With Lu Yuanqing’s help, Shen Bai solves one strange case after another: a naked female corpse leads to two unsolved cases from years ago; a wildly popular book turns out to be linked to a series of murders; a re 2.6kReads9.5Score447Shelves

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    A seasoned bookworm recommends these highly-rated completed ancient romance novels. Judging from the titles, they're perfect for cultured women. Each one is captivating, and you'll find yourself engrossed in every single one!

14. 414 诈 After Faking His Death, He Went Mad 诈死后，他疯了 Her Mountain她山Ancient Romance352k WordsCompleted The heroine was transmigrated into a book before birth + the hero is a native of the world + young love and marriage + rekindled romance + two hopeless romantics + always choosing each other To put her gravely ill father at ease, Jiang Wan married the man he had taken in. After her father passed away, the man said he would take her home. She never imagined he would take her straight to Prince Duan's residence in the capital. Only then did she learn he was Zhao Zhixing, the emperor's fifth son a 140.6kReads8.6Score12.9kShelves

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    The first is a recently popular ancient romance novel on Douyin (TikTok), even more so on Tomato (a popular Chinese online literature platform), with 5.47 Million readers and a high score of 9.6, And it's only been available for 23 days! The female lead, Song Xixi, is married to Zhan Beiwang, who went to war shortly after their marriage. The female lead serves the family at home, only to be told that her husband wants to elevate her to a secondary wife. The female lead declares, "Sorry, I'm not serving you anymore!" [Making faces][making faces][making faces] The second is about a young couple who saved each other's lives and are very loving after marriage. However, after he goes to the battlefield, he brings back a concubine, saying that his subordinate's sister died protecting him, and he wants to take care of her. The princess accepts this calmly and even throws a grand banquet for her as a concubine. But that very night, she suddenly falls ill and dies, faking her death to escape the palace! Because she doesn't want their beautiful relationship to be erased, she prefers to leave as soon as possible to preserve their affection.

15. 415 凌 Lingyun's Journey: Rising from Humble Beginnings 凌云行之起于微末 Gan Que甘鹊Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted Beyond the Three Realms lie hidden worlds; within the Six Paths dwell countless peoples. There is no absolute opposition, only a world of myriad wonders. An ordinary mortal sets out on the journey! She breaks through desperate situations, changes her fate, seizes opportunities, and sees through people's hearts. With sheer grit and resilience, she shatters the heavens and defies immortality! After transmigrating, she finds herself in the body of a poor little girl about to be sold. After finally 3.4kReads9.1Score454Shelves

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    Starting from humble beginnings, witnessing the complexities of human nature, and struggling in this turbulent world, while others rely on their connections and connections to be arrogant and domineering, she relies on reason to proceed step by step, concealing her sharpness, breaking through obstacles with clarity, and avoiding risks with caution. Through trials and tribulations, finding hope even in the most desperate situations, she overcomes numerous obstacles, emerges from her cocoon, and writes her own unique legend!

16. 416 颤 I Can’t Believe I Was Reborn on the God of War’s Wedding Night 颤抖，竟重生到战王的洞房夜 Tathagata Flower如来花Ancient Romance207k WordsCompleted Yu Ge transmigrated and was reborn, only to find herself on the War Prince's wedding night, right in the middle of the act. By the time she opened her eyes, he'd already had his way with her. As a commander, all she wanted was to build her career, so she promptly demanded a divorce. She wanted to protect the lives of her loved ones who had transmigrated with her, but one scheme after another was brought against her. When she realized she was pregnant, she quietly packed her bags and slipped away 255Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    The first two books had happy endings, but the last one had a rather heartbreaking ending, which broke my heart.

17. 417 被 After Being Kidnapped, I Kidnap the Western Regions' Young Lord and Bring Him Back to the Central Plains 被拐后，我反拐西域少主回中原 Thousand Threads of Intrigue千丝戏Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Young lord of the Western Regions × Princess of Sheng'an] Ye Zhaoyu was born into the imperial family. She figured she'd surely been dealt the pampered darling's script in life, so she wisely decided to coast. But she never expected to take a wrong turn and be kidnapped to the Western Regions. By a stroke of bad luck, she was sent to the bed of a deranged young lord known as a demon's lair and a living Shura. She immediately switched into survival-and-escape mode, determined to flee back to the 8.8kReads9.5Score1.4kShelves

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    The author's writing is superb!! The characters are also very well-developed, not flat at all; they are all fleshed out and have depth. The story is filled with themes of national sentiment, political intrigue, and complex relationships, all presented logically and with a clear timeline. Highly recommended.

18. 418 错 After a Mistaken Marriage to the Heir, She Spends Every Day Showering Him with Sweets 错嫁世子后，她每天都在撒糖 Strawberry Xi草莓汐Ancient Romance370k WordsCompleted [Reborn + mutually devoted sweet romance + revenge and household intrigue] Jiang Rong was deceived her entire life, and only learned the truth when she was on the verge of death. Returned to ten years earlier, she found herself fleeing an arranged marriage to elope. Jiang Rong gave the scoundrel a thorough beating, then turned around and went back to the prince’s manor to marry. The husband she had run from was Xie Lingxi, heir to the Northern Prince. In her previous life, he had protected he 34.9kReads9.5Score4.5kShelves
19. 419 王 Sweet Everyday Life in the Prince’s Mansion 王府甜宠日常 Xu Lian序连Ancient Romance443k WordsCompleted [Past and Present Lives 1v1 + Marriage Before Love + Mutual Devotion] Wen Sisi was crown princess for five years. The crown prince appeared to be a loving husband, but in truth he loathed her. From their wedding night onward, he sought out his concubines, and in the end he personally caused her death before elevating the concubine he loved to the position of his principal wife. Reborn, Wen Sisi ignored the crown prince's flirtatious hints and chose to marry Liu Xuan, Prince of Jingjiang, a man o 12.3kReads9.1Score1.5kShelves

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    Highly rated! These are all ancient romance novels that I personally consider to be of high quality. The plots are clear and engaging, not perfunctory. Highly recommended!

20. 420 开 From the Start, I Tore Apart My Treacherous Sister. The Fourth Miss Is Done Pretending 开局手撕渣姐，四小姐她不装了 The Pen Name That Doesn’t Need Zhouzhou不用周周的笔名Ancient Romance254k WordsCompleted Lin Suisui is the illegitimate daughter of a duke’s household. In her previous life, she finally clawed her way up to the position of Noble Consort, only to get killed by someone? She didn’t even know how she died. Can you imagine anything more frustrating? Now that she’s living again, of course she’s going to find out exactly what happened. From the start, she tears into her treacherous stepsister... She lays traps at every turn, first saving her family, then the crown prince... After entering 43.1kReads8.1Score1.7kShelves

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    It went viral in just a few days, with tens of thousands of readers despite its low rating.

21. 421 代 The Substitute Princess Consort 代嫁王妃 A Plate of Dawn Greens一碟晓菜Ancient Romance835k WordsCompleted On her wedding night, she takes her younger sister’s place as the bride, only to discover she’s been tricked. The groom has been switched for a notorious lecher who marries four wives a year. Rumor has it he’s cursed to bring death to his wives, and not one of the four has survived more than three days. Unluckily for her, she’s just become his fifth. To save her own life, she sets fire to the bridal chamber on their wedding night and takes a handsome man with her as she flees in the chaos. But h 16Reads9.0Score—Shelves
22. 422 重 Revisiting the Journey to the West: I Lead Three Rebellious Troublemakers in Rebellion Every Day 重走西游：姐拉三大反骨仔天天反 Little Doctor小医生Female-Channel Fanfiction1.3M WordsCompleted [Journey to the West fanfic + hilarious antics + punchline-packed + healing and redemption for each other + Heaven's three rebellious troublemakers + retracing the journey west] On my first start, Nezha stabbed the Destined One to death! On my next start, Erlang Shen's dog bit me to death! On my third start, I forgot the gold headband and got beaten to death by Sun Wukong! Tang An: “So I’ve been transmigrated as the new Destined One, and I have to go fetch the scriptures? And I have to get those 21.6kReads9.4Score2.9kShelves

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    I had to bring out these books; the writing is incredibly detailed. The sentences are exceptionally beautiful and well-written, and the emotions are remarkably nuanced. Most importantly, they have positive values, making them a pleasure to read. You should definitely give them a try; they cover a wide range of settings.

23. 423 重 Reborn as a Physician Consort, I Opened My Eyes to the Whole Capital Lining Up to Fight for My Hand 重生医妃一睁眼，全京城排队抢亲 Honeysuckle Vine忍冬藤Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Rebirth + Revenge Against Scumbags + Sweet Romance] In her previous life, she was blind and foolish, helping her husband rise to power. But once he had achieved success, he discarded her like a used tool. Her grandfather’s entire family and her upright father, the Minister of Rites, were branded with infamy and executed. She herself died with child, unable to rest in peace. At last, Heaven takes pity on her, and she is reborn. In this life, she will protect her family and crush the scumbag man 27.1kReads9.4Score4.5kShelves
24. 424 三 The Three-Part Tea Game 三分茶局 Dreaming of Tea's Fragrance茶韵梦栖Ancient Romance792k WordsOngoing A pot of clear tea, a few remnants of scripture. She only wanted to survive in a turbulent age, but amid the crashing waves of political intrigue, she took tea as her boat, ferrying herself and others across. In Jiankang's elite circles, who hasn't heard of “Master Hua”? That cup of clear tea earned her the respect of the literati, and made her the most dazzling “outsider.” With a few words and a laugh, she could make even stubborn stones nod, or turn the tides of the realm. But Jiankang was f 107Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is a profound and insightful read, full of elegant prose and engaging storytelling. It's brimming with classical Chinese charm, the plot is tightly woven and engaging, and all the characters are incredibly intelligent.

25. 425 女 After Faking Her Death in Disguise as a Man, She Starts Playing the Frail, Scheming Green Tea 女扮男装死后，她开始演柔弱绿茶 Ye Buhong叶不鸿Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The print edition of [Playing Coy] is available on all platforms. [The heroine is everyone’s beloved, with maximum “moonlight in the heart” appeal + doted on by all + universally adored + strong female lead] Qin Buwen disguised herself as a man and played the part of a treacherous official for sixteen years. At the height of her infamy, everyone in Chang’an, even the dogs, would go out of their way to avoid her. Then she was betrayed and abandoned by everyone. She leapt from a tall building, onl 36.5kReads9.4Score5.8kShelves
26. 426 震 Shocking! My Junior Sister's Teammates Are All Picked Up Along the Way 震惊，小师妹的队友全靠捡 I Refuse to Flop, Starting with Myself拒绝扑街从我做起Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Four-Person Team] [Xianxia-Inspired] [Ensemble Cast] [Sect Life] [Light Humor] [Redemption] [Unity] [No CP, No Romance Allowed in This Cultivation Story!] A somewhat unorthodox account of orthodox Daoist cultivators on their path to immortality. In the early part, they cultivate merit in the mortal world through several short stories. Later, they enter a secret realm for a chaotic free-for-all, with multiple sects joining in. The four youngsters save one another and grow together. There is too 9.1kReads9.4Score1.3kShelves
27. 427 非 Irrational Love 非理性热恋 Er Shui i二水iModern Romance382k WordsCompleted [Print edition signed|Rebellious, sweet-faced girl who’s secretly a ruthless big shot VS former big shot who’s turned over a new leaf] [Mutual salvation + two strong leads + intense push and pull with a sweet payoff] Seems obedient, secretly a big shot On the podium by day, in a shady internet cafe by night. The sweet and innocent-looking girl huddles in front of a computer in the corner, ruthlessly killing in the world of games, her wild confidence on full display. The top scholar, number one f 13.9kReads9.5Score2.5kShelves

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    "How can I compare you to summer?" "You are not only more lovely than it, but also more gentle. The fierce winds trample the tender buds cherished by May, and summer's lease is far too short." "The eyes of heaven sometimes shine too harshly, and its brilliant golden face is often obscured, destroyed by chance or the capricious ways of heaven; no beauty escapes its eventual withering or destruction." But your long summer will never fade. It's truly incredibly healing!!! The author's writing is superb, delicate and gentle, revealing a captivating tenderness within the youthful spirit.

28. 428 我 I Turned My Superstitious Father into the Chief Councilor 我把神棍老爹卷成首辅 Beyond the Mountain山的那边Historical1.7M WordsCompleted [Ensemble cast + imperial examinations + daily life + farming + court politics later on] Father and son join forces to build a Ming dynasty on which the sun never sets. Yan Xun transmigrates to the Ming dynasty and discovers that his father can do everything except study. His dad has so many secret identities, like an onion with layer after layer to peel back. Huh! If I push Dad hard enough to make him Grand Secretary, can I become a Junior Grand Secretary? The filial son Yan Xun sells everythin 22.8kReads9.5Score2.7kShelves

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    This completed novel, a heartwarming tale of a father and son working together to build a prosperous Ming Dynasty, is highly recommended! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

29. 429 就 Even as a Fake Heiress, I’ll Still Daringly Embrace Doing Nothing 就算是假千金也要勇敢摆烂 Ji Furan纪扶染Modern Romance659k WordsCompleted [Print edition launching across all platforms on August 9, 2025] When Shen Yue was twelve, she accidentally fell into a pond while feeding the fish. That was when she learned the truth: her parents weren’t her real parents, and her five older brothers weren’t really her brothers. She was the Mu family’s fake heiress! Faced with a future where she was destined to lose everything, Shen Yue decided to get ahead… by lying down. If she was going to lose it all anyway, she might as well lie back and 117.8kReads9.6Score13.7kShelves

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    These two books are very good, logically sound, and the author's writing style is excellent. They are both written by the same person.

30. 430 锁 Locking the Southern Branch 锁南枝 Yi'an's Springtime Drunkenness易安春酲Ancient Romance450k WordsCompleted No rebirth, no transmigration, political intrigue, a strong heroine, and sweet romance. A ruthless heroine who plays the fool to fool the wise × a cool, scheming male lead with a seemingly innocent but secretly dark side. When they first met, Shen Ningzhao tried to win Gu Chiyan over, but he looked down at her coldly. “We’re not on the same path, so we can’t work together!” Later, Gu Chiyan trapped her beneath him and leaned close, his eyes brimming with tenderness and affection. Shen Ningzhao l 385Reads8.9Score108Shelves

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    These books are absolutely amazing!!! Both the male and female leads are people with a strong sense of justice and righteousness, and some passages are incredibly exciting to read.

31. 431 反 The Villainess Studies Hard at the Aristocratic Academy 反派大小姐在贵族学院狠狠学习 Ji Furan纪扶染Modern Romance216k WordsCompleted [The male lead is Chi. The romance develops slowly, and until anyone confesses, it's just friendship.] He Ying regains her memories in an old-school campus novel and is horrified to realize she's the vicious rich young lady. Instead of inheriting a fortune worth trillions, she's been chasing men and bullying the sweet, innocent heroine. What a ridiculous way to live. After learning that inheriting the family fortune depends on her academic performance, He Ying declares, “If I don't earn this mon 8.4kReads9.4Score989Shelves
32. 432 青 Green Hills Like Jade 青山似玉 Agate Squire玛瑙员外Modern Romance386k WordsCompleted (The print edition is now available) [Love after marriage, age gap, slow-burn everyday sweetness] *A gentle beauty from a family of scholars × a refined, fatherly man *A comic artist with a billion in assets × an influential Beijing aristocrat and chamber of commerce chairman Chu Shuang knew from childhood that she was promised to the Sheng family of the imperial capital, but she had never met her fiancé. Later, by a twist of fate, she moved into the Sheng residence and met her friend’s older br 136.6kReads9.5Score15.8kShelves
33. 433 我 I Became a Mediator in the Marquis's Manor and the Whole Family Dotes on Me 我在侯府当调解员，被全家宠了 Year After Year, Harvest After Harvest年年穗岁Ancient Romance540k WordsCompleted Brutal, ruthless Imperial Guard X sweet, gentle ray of sunshine Just as her name suggests, Jiang Mi has a sweet little mouth and knows exactly how to charm people, leaving them dazed and warm-hearted. But an imperial decree sends this honey-sweet girl to the most difficult household to serve: the Ning'an Marquis's residence. The Old Madam is stern and old-fashioned: “You wretches! The whole lot of you are hopeless!” The Ning'an Marquis is aloof and icy: “You unfilial son, do you know what you've 19.5kReads9.4Score2.5kShelves

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    Ding dong! Your first book has arrived! A work by Bai Lu Cheng Shuang, it's incredibly good, with a unique perspective. The supernatural circumstances bring the male and female leads together. The female lead seems naive but actually has the upper hand. The quality speaks for itself. The second book is fantastic. Initially, it's more about physical intimacy than emotional connection. The female lead is sweet and charming, but not a saint; she's decisive when necessary. The male lead is a bit of a brooding type, with a sharp tongue but a soft heart. The ratings and readership are also very strong.

34. 434 守 After Three Years of Mourning, the Frail Princess Consort Was Wed by Him 守孝三年后，柔弱王妃被他娶进门 Second Uncle二舅爷Ancient Romance505k WordsCompleted Luo Ci despises the gods and Buddhas, because none of them came to the aid of her loyal family. Yet that man always wears a string of prayer beads around his wrist. He kills without mercy, but kneels in devout worship. Luo Ci likes to make clear-cut deals. At first, she and Yan Wen each got what they wanted. During their final transaction, Luo Ci asked him, "My lord, what do you want from me?" The man, usually so calm and self-possessed, finally lost his composure. He cradled the back of her hea 7.1kReads9.4Score878Shelves
35. 435 丧 A Zombie's Hiking Diary 丧尸的徒步旅行日记 Li Jiu理久Sci-Fi & Apocalypse296k WordsCompleted [Leisurely Travels + Everyday Storylines + No Romance] [Content note: No fighting or drama, and the protagonist isn't cold-blooded, going on killing sprees, or antisocial. This is purely a story about taking walks!] When the apocalypse broke out, Yu Qingxian chose to die. But her attempt failed, and she became a zombie. She had been socially anxious and depressed in life, so she decided to travel on foot. Since everyone was a zombie anyway, she didn't feel so afraid anymore. 23.9kReads9.6Score4.2kShelves
36. 436 江 The Realm as My Betrothal Gift, a Golden Age as Our Matchmaker 江山为聘，盛世为媒 Long Jiu龙玖Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [No transmigration or rebirth + pure historical romance, slow pace, gently unfolding] [The heroine is forced to become a concubine early on, so proceed with caution if that bothers you! After marrying, she is the sole favorite, and eventually ascends the throne to rule from behind the curtain!] She is the princess of a fallen kingdom in Nanjiang, born with a pair of gray-blue glassy eyes. She is both righteous and wicked, seeming at once like an immortal and a demon! While still an infant, she w 7.4kReads9.3Score866Shelves
37. 437 快 Quick Transmigration: She’ll Do Anything to Become Beautiful and Strong 快穿：她为了变美变强，没得底线 Dream of a Winter Night冬夜之梦Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Quick transmigration + Sweet and savory heroine + Male leads are chaste + No fixed couple Ordinary has always seemed stamped onto Su Yue like a label. Then she meets a quick-transmigration System, and her life begins to change. The heroine grows as the story goes on, becoming more beautiful and stronger with every mission. Assistant vs. Boxing Champion If she flirts with him, will he punch her to death? Young Cook vs. Criminal Investigation Captain She's in a dead-end situation from the start, a 13.4kReads9.3Score1.3kShelves

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    First book: "To become beautiful and strong, she has no bottom line." Don't be fooled by the title; the female lead has the most principles. It's positive, has a growth arc, and while the world overlaps significantly with other novels, the content is fresh. You won't regret reading it. Second book: A very novel Qing Dynasty time-travel novel with a fresh interpretation of the struggle for the throne among the nine princes.

38. 438 万 Quick Transmigration: The Alluring Beauty’s Little Tricks 【快穿】万人迷略施小技 Xiao Shanzhong小山重Modern Romance375k WordsOngoing (The rating is low because it just launched, but it should gradually rise over time.) [Quick transmigration, slow transmigration + a male lead who is not a fragmented persona + immersive experience] “Host Xie Sui, please choose your card.” [Congratulations! You drew the “Everyone’s Favorite” card. May it help you prevail in the game!] Above the jade steps, she stood dressed in splendid robes, a longsword in hand, the streaks of blood on her face strikingly beautiful. Her expression alone was col 248Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    The female lead, Jie Sui, is a true female protagonist whose love is a sacrifice to power. Do you choose love or power?!

39. 439 拯 Saving My Hopelessly Romantic Brother: I Tutor Him for the Top Universities 拯救恋爱脑亲哥，我辅导他考清北 Come Ship the Couple来磕糖吖Modern Romance314k WordsCompleted Su Zijin is fifteen years younger than her brother, Su Gu. Su Gu has been the perfect child since he was little: handsome, academically gifted, and possessed of sound values. Everyone says he’s bound for one of China’s top universities, but no one could have predicted that he’d fall for Xie Sisi, a master manipulator. The golden boy falls from grace. The title of “academic genius” gradually gives way to “delinquent,” and their parents smile less and less. Su Zijin wants to change things, but she 6.5kReads9.4Score902Shelves
40. 440 清 Qing Transmigration: Kangxi's Nine Sons Hear My Inner Thoughts 清穿：康熙九龙听到我心声后 Little Falling Leaves落木小小Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Sharp-tongued heroine + one-on-one romance later + Kangxi and the Nine Princes can read the heroine's thoughts + not historically accurate + comedic palace and household intrigue with plenty of detail, and the heroine doesn't suffer in silence + most supporting characters are smart] Wen Yao is a chatterbox, known for her endless stream of snark. When she transmigrated, things were different for her... Everyone else got a System, but all she had left was a gossip panel, abandoned by her System a 10.1kReads9.0Score922Shelves
41. 441 满 The Whole Sect Is Full of Crazy Villains, Only the Junior Sister Is a Goofball 满门反派疯批，唯有师妹逗比 Wei Xiaoxi未小兮Ancient Romance3.5M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into a book, Ye Linglong becomes the vicious cannon-fodder villainess in a cultivation novel. With terrible aptitude, she even coerces the heroine into taking her into the top sect during the Cultivation Tournament. After joining, she opposes the heroine at every turn and eventually dies a miserable death. To enjoy a long, happy life, Ye Linglong immediately gives up on coercing the heroine and turns around to join the worst sect in the cultivation world. She’s done being th 247.3kReads9.6Score24.8kShelves

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    Every single one is yyds

42. 442 白 Even in Death, She Is a Beautiful White Moonlight 白月光她连死都美 Grape Tea葡萄茶茶Ancient Romance618k WordsCompleted Ending: Bad Ending | No CP | Read with caution | Everyone has had a moonlight that belonged to them alone, lighting the path ahead. The scholar was adrift and disheartened; the prince was despondent and had given up on himself; the senior brother was down on his luck and had no one to rely on... Only after meeting her did they learn what true love and deep devotion meant. Wen Qing committed suicide, and the System found her because she could neither obtain a utopian love as everlasting as the fl 4.2kReads8.8Score259Shelves
43. 443 我 I’m the Favored Son of Heaven in the Cultivation World 我在修真界做天之骄子 Kuntukutakatika昆图库塔卡提Eastern Fantasy2.8M WordsCompleted No heroine + no romance + a goofy comedy (P.S. This is a silly, funny slice-of-life story, so don't take it seriously!) A story for female readers. If you're feeling down, come take a look! My dear readers, the world may be full of disappointments, but please believe that hidden in all the cracks and bumps are the little sweets fate has secretly tucked away. If you're unhappy, imagine you're the protagonist and grow alongside them! The author will write you a joyful, carefree world. What does it 34.2kReads8.9Score3.6kShelves
44. 444 盛 Chasing the Light in Midsummer 盛夏逐光 Eating Sunflower吃吃葵Modern Romance303k WordsCompleted [Print edition signed] [Short drama adaptation now streaming] [Secret crush comes true | Playboy reforms | Lost love rekindled | Both leads are devoted to each other | Sweet romance] At the senior-year New Year's Eve party, the girls of Dorm 501 drank and chatted merrily. For a party game, everyone had to share a secret no one else knew. Xu Nanzhi had a little fruit wine and her cheeks flushed. She whispered, "I like Fu Shijin." Her roommates went from eager anticipation to disappointment. "How 39.2kReads9.4Score4.1kShelves
45. 445 快 Quick Transmigration: A Max-Level Expert Stumbles Into a Palace Intrigue Set 快穿，满级大佬误入宫斗片场 Tianyang Peak, Who Loves Handmade Wheat Dumplings爱吃手工麦饺的天阳峰Ancient Romance580k WordsCompleted Synopsis: Ever since 18888 was bound to its Host, it had felt that something wasn't quite right. But when it saw its Host looking like a delicate, weak beauty, it relaxed. Until... For its first mission, it had to win the emperor's favor. 18888 was very pleased with itself for snagging a palace-intrigue template. This would be a piece of cake. Who could have guessed that, in the great hall, a sinister wind would blow as the emperor and his ministers trembled in fear? Enter Ling Xiao, the emperor 20kReads9.2Score1.5kShelves
46. 446 病 Spring Returns to the Branches of a Sick Tree 病树枝头又逢春 Sweet Melon甜甜的瓜Ancient Romance476k WordsCompleted [Print edition now available] Sang Nian accidentally climbs into the world of cultivation and becomes the vicious supporting female character who meets a tragic end in the book. System: Your mission is to marry the male supporting character, Xie Chenzhou, abuse him, humiliate him, and then get killed by him. Sang Nian: OK (brandishes little whip) (hits herself) (collapses with a thud) System: (silence) (stares at the sky) System: Mission changed. Win him over, or go mine coal. Sang Nian: (smiles 188.6kReads9.5Score25.6kShelves
47. 447 被 After Being Forced to Win Over the Unhinged Demon Lord, I Turned the Whole Story Into a Happy Ending 被迫攻略疯批魔尊后，全书HE了 Not Sweet不甜啊Ancient Romance550k WordsCompleted Wen Ruan transmigrated into a cultivation novel as an insignificant cannon-fodder character. The moment the original character appeared, the villainous Demon Lord snapped her neck. Wen Ruan: No way. I have to run! System: No way. There’s a villainous Demon Lord here who needs you to win him over. Do your best to make him fall in love with you~ Wen Ruan: In your dreams. Mu Zhe: In your dreams. And yet On her 101st day undercover in the demon realm, she carried the gravely wounded, dying young Dem 13.2kReads9.4Score2kShelves
48. 448 惊 A Stunning Figure Appears in the Inkstone 惊鸿入砚来 Late Branches at Dawn杳杳枝晚Ancient Romance336k WordsCompleted *The comic adaptation of the same name, “Jinghong Enters the Inkstone,” is now available [The beloved little terror of the General’s Manor vs. the cool, gentle Seventh Prince] (Childhood sweethearts, older man, sweet at first then angsty, one-on-one romance, multiple perspectives) When they were childhood sweethearts, he promised her they would be together for life, each the other’s one and only. She believed him. With joy in her heart, she donned her wedding robes and married him. But on the da 2.5kReads8.1Score170Shelves

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    "She was my sun, yet I extinguished her light with my own hands." —Ancient Chinese Romance Novel with a Tragic Ending ⚠️ Childhood sweethearts, sweet at first, then agonizing, all characters meet a tragic end, the heroine dies with resentment, the hero commits suicide for love, told from three different perspectives, all three main characters are pitiful.

49. 449 宫 The Willow by the Palace Wall 宫墙柳 Dream Doll梦娃Ancient Romance166k WordsCompleted 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 48.6kReads9.7Score7.1kShelves
50. 450 绊 Entangled with the Wolf Banner 绊惹狼纛 Fou Xi否喜Ancient Romance226k WordsOngoing [Faithful couples + political intrigue + love before lust + princess sent off for a political marriage + khan dotes on his wife] Ling Yan is the daughter of the Duke of An and the princess consort chosen by the emperor for Prince Ying. When she travels to the capital for the wedding, the Donghu rebel, and her betrothed, Jing Yuan, heads to the front lines to put down the revolt. While fleeing, Ling Yan learns that Jing Yuan's elder brother has died, and is overcome with grief. As she protects a —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The first half of the year featured "Why Not Cross the River Together," and the second half featured "Tripping the Wolf Banner"—the only two books I could actually get into.

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