Desperately Looking for Historical Romance With a Male Lead Who's a Powerful Minister! Please! 跪求男主是权臣的古言小说！拜托各位了！

1. 201 表 My Cousin Is Delicate and Cunning, and the Ascetic Power Minister Takes Her by Force 表妹柔弱且心机，禁欲权臣强夺她 Pipi Creek屁屁溪Ancient Romance359k WordsCompleted The ratings have just opened, so dive in, dear readers! Scheming beauty × aloof powerful official × romantic battleground × irresistible charmer × aloof beauty brought down from her pedestal × both leads are chaste An ancient-style romance, with no transmigration or rebirth. Song Shiyue is the most beautiful woman in Yangzhou, but she has suffered from a heart condition since childhood and is fated not to live past twenty. After dying of illness, she makes a contract with the “Irresistible Charm 400Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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   Scheming Beauty × Powerful Minister

2. 202 大 The Happy Daily Life of the Court Judge's Daughter 大理寺少卿之女的快乐日常 Scallion Pancake with an Extra Egg手抓饼要加鸡蛋Ancient Romance659k WordsCompleted [An imaginary ancient setting + mind-reading + everyday life + comedy] [There is a male lead, both leads are each other’s only partners, happy ending. The romance is a slow burn, but sweet, so dive in without worry.] [This isn’t a fast-paced wish-fulfillment story, but I promise there’s no angst!!! The heroine can read minds, but only under certain conditions. Her golden finger isn’t all that powerful, so don’t read if that’s not your thing.] [Read the title! This is a warm, everyday-life story. 43.7kReads9.2Score16.8k14d adds

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   The male and female leads come from harmonious and loving families. The female lead has the ability to read minds, and both her father and the male lead are Vice Ministers of the Court of Judicial Review.

3. 203 侯 Marquis, Heir, Stop Kneeling! The White Moonlight Only Flirts, Never Falls 侯爷世子别跪了，白月光她只钓不爱 A Sweet Fish一尾甜鱼Ancient Romance211k WordsCompleted [Cold and ruthless, obsessive minister vs. seemingly delicate, secretly calculating orphan girl vs. noble, upright, devoted young heir] [Father-and-son rivalry] [Revenge after being reborn, deliberate seduction] Everyone says Marquis Pei Qingyan of Dingbei is cold, stern, and uninterested in women, yet he bent over backward for a lowly herb-gathering girl. When he first met her, she was like a little beast struggling through the snowstorms of the northern frontier, begging him to take pity on he 35Reads—Score—14d adds

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   I highly recommend a dark and ambiguous historical romance novel! Every approach is tinged with ulterior motives, every moment of affection is accompanied by calculation. It's a constant test of the boundaries between love and hate. The male lead is both a powerful minister and a devoted admirer, while the female lead's ruthless yet alluring character is absolutely brilliant. The author is a master of crafting top-tier power struggles; you won't regret reading it!

4. 204 重 Life After Being Reborn: Learning to Yield to the Wolfish Chief Secretary 重生后对狼性首辅的认怂日常 The Salted Fish Bounces Back咸鱼翻生Ancient Romance282k WordsCompleted A single imperial decree and an alleged crime of causing chaos in the palace led to the eldest sister's suicide and the execution of the entire Mu family. Only Mu Nanzhao survived, eking out a miserable existence at Nanhu Temple under the protection of her sister's trusted aide. One day, Shen Che, the Grand Secretary, came to the temple to fulfill a vow. That was when she learned he was the one who had destroyed the Mu family. She had heard that back when the Grand Secretary was poor, a childhoo 280Reads6.7Score—14d adds

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   The male protagonist is a high-ranking official who rose through the ranks step by step. He has a special identity, and not long after taking office, he snatched a princess as his wife.

5. 205 重 After I Was Reborn, My Late Husband and Ex-Husband Started Fighting 重生后，亡夫与前夫打起来了 Xi Ruo Wu Zhi兮若无止Ancient Romance609k WordsCompleted [Rebirth, a scheming male lead, ruthless pursuit, a love triangle, and rekindled love after a breakup] [A foolish beauty in her past life and not much smarter in this one VS a reserved, self-disciplined beauty on a lofty pedestal VS a hedonistic young lord who takes what he wants] In her past life, Gan Caier managed to squander a winning hand through her own sheer incompetence. In the end, she died alone in the snow on New Year’s Eve. She couldn’t blame anyone else, but she still died with regre 60.5kReads9.1Score8.6k14d adds

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   These are all good.

6. 206 替 The Substitute Is Chang'an's Most Beautiful Woman 替身是长安第一美人 Bo Zai i博仔iAncient Romance501k WordsCompleted Shen Chuyun never imagined she would transmigrate one day. But when in Rome, she decided to make the best of it. She curled her lips into a smile. She played the obedient girl in public, while secretly dealing with her wicked stepmother and face-slapping the vicious female rival. Along the way, she also gained several little fangirls who followed her everywhere... Life was full and enjoyable. But as she slowly searched for the truth about her origins, what was the deal with this man? She c 14Reads—Score—14d adds
7. 207 攀 Marrying Up 攀高枝 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance424k WordsCompleted [Film and TV rights sold] [Print edition published] Zhang Zhixu had everything from birth. A family with a century of prestige, enviable talent, and a career that kept rising step by step. But he found life terribly dull. Then, one day, an accident struck, and his soul entered a woman's body. A woman who couldn't read a single character, yet dreamed of marrying into a powerful family and becoming a phoenix. · Chen Baoxiang had traveled a thousand miles from the countryside to the capital, hoping 162.8kReads9.6Score22.7k14d adds
8. 208 大 Ballad of Changle in the Great Capital 大都长乐谣 Dingdong Jiuj iu叮咚酒酒Ancient Romance630k WordsCompleted Until the age of ten, Yuan Wei was the apple of everyone’s eye in the Marquis of Cheng’en’s household in the capital. Her grandparents were kind, and her father often carried her on his shoulders as they played. After she turned ten, her mother died, and Yuan Wei was sent to Putuo Temple to recuperate. By the time she was fifteen, Yuan Wei wore prayer beads and lived freely, doing whatever she pleased. 3.5kReads8.9Score34114d adds
9. 209 京 The Most Beautiful Woman in the Capital 京城第一美人 The Song Has Yet to Come歌未Ancient Romance436k WordsCompleted After transmigrating, Gu Wen found herself saddled with the miserable identity of the Chancellor's legitimate daughter. A dark, fat, ugly body? Schemes and conspiracies? None of it frightened her. “Those who envy me and want to harm me, I’ll deal with them myself. Those who bully and mistreat me, I’ll pay them back a hundredfold!” She sent Concubine Wang, who had held sway over the inner household for more than a decade, off to a farm. Her vicious half-sister failed to harm her and instead ended 23Reads—Score—14d adds
10. 210 别 Hands Off the Powerful Minister’s Little Wife 别动权臣的小夫人 Zhen Youqian甄有芊Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted In her previous life, she paved the way for others. The marriage bestowed upon her led only to a pair of scheming lovers, and her entire family was wiped out before she was left to die in a mass grave. Six years after her death, she is reborn in a blaze of fire. Her former enemies are now all powerful and influential, and she's furious. She swears to make them suffer! Then a domineering man barges into her life. She snaps, “Get lost. Stop blocking my way!” The Marquis of Ningyuan smiles, wicked 611Reads9.0Score10014d adds

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    These male leads are all powerful officials, and they all dote on the female leads. The ratings are all above nine points.

11. 211 清 The Cold, Powerful Official Bows to Me 清冷权臣，他为我折腰 Pale Moon, Gentle Chill淡月微凉Ancient Romance448k WordsOngoing Also known as: Bewitching the Capital: The Powerful Brought to Their Knees #Rival Suitors #Multiple Male Leads, All Chaste #Making Money #Beautiful Black Lotus #Feel-Good Power Fantasy The main romance is one-on-one, with Fu Tingnan as the official pairing. The other male leads are emotional entanglements, creating a battlefield of rival suitors. Read with care if that bothers you. Fu Tingnan is the heir to the Duke of Zhenguo, the youngest powerful minister in the court. Ruthless and decisive, 43Reads7.6Score10614d adds

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    A highly recommended new ancient-style novel! The story of the protagonist and a powerful minister, from mutual exploitation to his love and obsession, to giving up his merits for her, this extreme tug-of-war is so captivating.

12. 212 折 A Broken Blade Concealing Its Beauty 折刃藏娇 Rose Milk Tea玫瑰烤奶Ancient Romance406k WordsCompleted Xie Xuanwu, the least favored princess of the Great Zhou dynasty, was born to a lowly dancing girl. Her father never even glanced at her, merely giving her the title Moyang, meaning “the setting sun, dark as ink.” For fifteen years, she lived like the most timid shadow in the imperial garden, someone anyone could bully. On the night of her coming-of-age ceremony, an imperial decree arrived without warning: she was to marry into the Northern Di, trading her very flesh and blood for three years of 82Reads6.6Score—14d adds

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    This book is excellent. The characters and plot fit perfectly, the concept is clever, it's angsty at first but sweet later, and the content is full of highlights. A must-read if you're looking for something to read.

13. 213 娇 After the Sweet, Delicate Cousin Ran Away, the Mad Young Lord Bent the Knee 娇软表妹逃跑后，疯批世子竞折腰 11 Means 1111就是11Ancient Romance280k WordsCompleted [Love at first sight for the male lead + possessive pursuit + groveling redemption + both leads are virgins + aloof, unhinged male lead + sweet, delicate female lead] Overnight, Lin Zhiyue lost her family and became a distant cousin living under the roof of the Duke's residence. Overnight, she came across a black-clad man with a cold face and a colder heart. Everyone said not to pick up strange men on the road. She couldn't help taking pity on him, never knowing she was placing herself inside a 704Reads6.3Score10714d adds

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    Highly recommend this forbidden romance ancient Chinese novel! A cold and aloof prince by day, a madman in black who barges into her boudoir by night. He weaves a gentle cage for her, only to completely break down after she escapes. When a delicate, innocent flower meets a cold, madman, a dramatic chase ensues—a desperate plea for her return, a wife-chasing saga filled with tension! Both characters are virgins, and the story features a forceful, possessive element. Read on if you enjoy this genre!

14. 214 快 Quick Transmigration: The Powerful Official's Charming Villainess Becomes His Beloved 快穿：权臣的娇媚女配成了心尖宠 Yuan Yuan Is Lovely元元好啊Ancient Romance354k WordsCompleted [Historical romance with a powerful minister + villainess + alluring heroine who transmigrates into a book + obsessive male lead who forces his love] Ruan Jiaojiao transmigrates into a book as the former fiancée of powerful minister Gu Yanci: the villainess who was mutilated and left as a human stump. She trembles with fear. “Break off the engagement! We have to break it off! The farther I stay from the male lead, the better!” Gu Yanci curls his lips. “Break it off? Fine. You'll marry someone 250Reads7.2Score22914d adds

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    It's a historical romance novel where the male lead is a powerful minister who wields immense influence in the court and dotes on the female lead.

15. 215 我 My Brother and I Both Transmigrated 我和哥哥都穿越了 Xu Tinglan叙亭兰Ancient Romance503k WordsCompleted [Powerful hero humbles himself + Both leads are each other’s only one] You returned from a faraway place, your smile unchanged, as though it still carried the sweet fragrance of plum blossoms. I asked you, “The climate and customs there can’t have been very pleasant, can they?” But you answered calmly, “Wherever my heart finds peace is my home.” Zhang Heng looked at her intently and said, “Yuer, your tears are more precious to me than anything.” “Every drop feels like blood from my own heart.” 916Reads—Score—14d adds

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    1. A cunning and powerful minister versus a delicate and beautiful woman; the superior bows down, forcefully seizing and doting, deeply loving and exclusively cherishing. 2. A king of a different surname, wielding military power and controlling half the country; the female lead is the legitimate daughter of a military family.

16. 216 晴 Clear Skies Stretch Far, and Fragrant Grass Grows Lush 晴川历历芳草萋 Xu Tinglan叙亭兰Fantastical Romance475k WordsCompleted [One True Pairing + Growing-Together Romance + A Powerful Partnership + Ensemble of Women] Main couple: A powerful prince of a different surname vs. the legitimate daughter of a military family, a young commandery princess Red robes against white snow. A woman’s body fell from a cliff as a red-eyed man shouted, “Qiqi, no!” Qiqi looked at the tall man walking toward her, as if he had crossed the endless passage of time and the vast changes of the world to reach her. She was calm and restrained, w 87Reads—Score—14d adds
17. 217 腹 I Pounced on the Scheming Prime Minister 腹黑相爷被我扑倒了 A Broad Mind Adds Years to Life心宽可增寿Ancient Romance113k WordsOngoing [No-Brain Fun] + [Historical Political Intrigue] ≈ [Sweet Romance] Slow burn! Lighthearted sweet romance. The heroine is a lovable goofball, always positive and optimistic. The hero is a scheming powerful official who plots to rule the world, but the heroine is the one person who leaves him helpless. #Historical Sweet Romance #Scheming Powerful Official #A Blackhearted Hero Beneath a Gentle Facade #Mutual Healing #Feel-Good Power Fantasy #One-on-One, Both Pure #Historical Political Intrigue #Liv 24Reads—Score—14d adds
18. 218 何 Why Not Sail Together 何不同舟渡 Xian Yuke羡鱼珂Ancient Romance483k WordsCompleted "The print edition under the same title is available to buy online" [No golden finger, no transmigration, no rebirth. A pure historical romance about family and country, with high-IQ espionage and political intrigue] [A double agent undercover + a petty thief who grows: a lone wolf plays a game of raising a rabbit, gives her fangs, then insists they run away together] In a chaotic age, she is a thief worth less than a blade of grass, willing to do whatever it takes to stay alive. She steals ten 142kReads9.7Score112k14d adds

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    The writing is exquisite; investing in this is definitely worthwhile. [OK][OK][OK]

19. 219 重 Reborn and Married to My Ex-Husband’s Older Brother, I’ll Send Him to the Crematorium 重生嫁给前夫他兄长，让他火葬场 Xiao's Baby魈的宝宝Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Ex-Husband Begs for Her Back and Gets Crushed + Substitute Bride + Sweet Romance + Marriage First, Love Later + Feel-Good + Strong Heroine] The moment Shen Qingtan opens her eyes, she is reborn on her wedding day. In her previous life, her childhood sweetheart and fiancé, Zhao Jue, burned her alive so she would give up her place as his wife for her half-sister. She swore that if she ever got another life, she would make them pay in blood! This time, when her bridal sedan arrives, she takes the 24.9kReads9.3Score5.6k14d adds
20. 220 姑 The Young Lady Never Meant to Be Your Princess Consort 姑娘她没想当您的王妃 Shi Yunzhi时蕴之Ancient Romance165k WordsCompleted Cool-headed legitimate daughter Zhao Luoci VS cold-blooded Prince Lin Xichen: mutual salvation No love at first sight, no falling in love after marriage, no rebirth, and all characters are from the ancient world. (Enter with caution if this isn’t your thing.) After breaking off her engagement, Zhao Luoci only wants to take revenge and then leave the capital far behind. She wants no part of any more messy troubles. She could return to Gusu or settle somewhere else. Whether she gets married or not 126Reads6.2Score—14d adds

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    The male lead is a rumored cold and ruthless war god with immense power. The female lead was initially unwilling to get close to him, but later, she gradually grew closer with time, from testing each other to getting to know each other, from admiring each other to falling in love.

21. 221 五 Five Years of Waiting Came to Nothing: My Husband Brings His New Love to Demand a Divorce 五年痴等成空，夫君带女逼我和离 Cang Yuesheng仓月生Ancient Romance604k WordsCompleted [Both Chaste] [Romance with His Older Brother's Wife] [Male-Male Story] [The Male Lead is repeatedly seen completely naked but stays faithful. Later, what looks like infidelity is actually a guard in disguise; the male lead remains devoted to the female lead throughout.] [Dear readers, we're very sorry! When you reach Chapter 139, please skip straight to Chapter 146. Chapters 140 to 145 are inconsistent and can be ignored.] On their wedding night, unrest broke out at the border, and her husband 5.8kReads9.3Score43414d adds

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    A general who commands the three armies and can slay foreign enemies cannot see through the tricks of a scheming woman.

22. 222 禁 After the Abstinent Prime Minister Read Her Mind, His Sweet Wife Could No Longer Hide Her True Nature 禁欲首辅读心后，娇妻本色藏不住 Elva Purple CatElva紫猫Ancient Romance452k WordsCompleted The rating came in pretty late, and it's still climbing! The animated series is now streaming! [1V1, Both Pure, Inner Thoughts, Lighthearted and Sweet Romance] After her elder sister ran away from her wedding, fifteen-year-old Jiang Shining was married off to Yan Qing, the youngest chief minister in the empire! Born into a scholarly family, Yan Qing was always aloof, disciplined, and a stickler for rules. He was quite pleased with his sweet, sensible young wife. Jiang Shining always put on a pi 2.2kReads7.0Score28114d adds

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    A purely sweet and romantic novel, very flirtatious and funny.

23. 223 蛇 The Snake Lord's Spoiled Bride: The Substitute Snake Husband Lures a Down-and-Out Heiress 蛇君娇宠：替身蛇夫诱拐落魄千金 Mrs. Ocherov奥切罗夫人Ancient Romance513k WordsCompleted [Down-on-her-luck heiress and unlucky pauper X power-hungry snake demon, dark outside, pure inside] A sweet romance between a human and a demon amid dark, powerful forces [Happy ending + sweet romance + devoted to each other + human-demon romance + lighthearted + healing + political intrigue + redemption] Hua Nianjiao, granddaughter of the former Grand Tutor, has no money and no choice but to climb into a bridal sedan on Ghost Festival night, marrying into a prince's manor to bring good fortune 153Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The powerful minister is a thousand-year-old snake demon; a sweet and tender human-demon romance amidst the darkness and lust for power.

24. 224 一 A Touch of Red Lips, Savoring Them a Thousand Times 一点朱唇万客尝 Ouyang Zixi欧阳子曦Ancient Romance129k WordsOngoing A chaotic-era novel set during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period…?… —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    [Time Travel + Political Intrigue + Initial Torture, Later Satisfaction] He was a talented young man who once aspired to be a virtuous gentleman. However, in this cruel and chaotic world, for survival, he had to humble himself and serve ten different lords. Beneath the reviled exterior of a treacherous minister, what kind of heart did he simply want to do good deeds without worrying about the future? She was the lowest of singers, willing to exchange her chastity for a single steamed bun. She once longed for purity and integrity, but to live, she had to be mired in the mire. From a noble lady to the dust, she never accepted her fate, remaining steadfast even in the mire. You are not a gentleman, and I am not a chaste woman. I do not want to empathize with this feudal era; I only want to save Feng Buyan, hoping that the words of scholars will spare him.

25. 225 笑 Laugh at Her for Being a Widow? She's the Regent King's One Regret 笑她寡妇？可她是摄政王的意难平 White Mist白雾Ancient Romance458k WordsCompleted On their wedding night, her husband, Pei Tingning, went into the wrong room and ended up with one of the maids. Three months later, he supposedly died in battle, and she wore mourning clothes for him for three years. Then, on the anniversary of his death, she heard his warm voice through the wall, laced with mockery. That was when she learned that his supposed twin brother, Pei Tingyan, was actually her husband in disguise. He had already married the maid as his second wife. Three years of agony 1kReads6.0Score20714d adds

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    A tumultuous love triangle! The female lead was raised by the aloof and unattainable second male lead, who initially treats her coldly. Later, the female lead runs away and marries the original male lead [who's also a jerk, and his fate is sealed]. Three years later, the widowed female lead reunites with the second male lead. The bittersweet romance of the powerful bowing down is so sweet! ~

26. 226 侯 The Marquis's Heart's Delight, a Lady Who Conquers All 侯爷心尖宠，姑娘大杀四方 Qian Shan Yu千山余Ancient Romance353k WordsOngoing (Transmigration + household intrigue + schemes and manipulation + never loved him + devoted to each other) In her previous life, Lu Zhishu was an orphan. By chance, she transmigrated into the body of the Lu family's third daughter just after she was born. She thought she would have a happy life, but her mother died in childbirth from a severe hemorrhage. Lu Zhishu lived cautiously, with the sole aim of avenging her mother. To do so, she drew everyone into her schemes, never realizing that someon 6Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male protagonist earns his power through his own efforts, rising from a lowly soldier to a general.

27. 227 为 To Stay Alive, I Married a Short-Lived Powerful Official by Mistake, and Now He Demands My Love 为了苟命，错攀短命权臣后被索爱 Qin Beiqiao秦北荞Ancient Romance191k WordsOngoing [The heroine transmigrates into a book and is reborn + the hero deliberately seduces her + punishing scumbags + face-slapping] [Clear-headed, strategic noblewoman × devoted, ruthless power minister] Song Yunfu transmigrated into the novel The Splendor of a Concubine-Born Daughter, becoming a fake princess whose identity was about to be exposed. To curry favor with his beloved concubine-born daughter, the crown prince was willing to use Song Yunfu’s life as a betrothal gift. Since her kindness ha 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Looks good, feels great

28. 228 我 I, the Number One Traitor, Just Want to Destroy the Country! 我，第一奸臣，只想亡国！ Tianyin Nine Realms天音九域Historical103k WordsOngoing After transmigrating as the son of a noble family in the last dynasty, Gu Yan’s goal wasn’t to save the realm. He wanted to bring about its fall as quickly as possible! The reason: the “Ultimate Traitor System” promised that once the dynasty collapsed, he could return to the modern world and inherit a fortune worth billions. And so, history’s most “dedicated” treacherous minister was born. He embezzled money and grain, but somehow ended up building public works that would benefit the people for —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This new book is...

29. 229 世 The Heir Apparent Hides a Blade in His Palm 世子掌心藏刃 Yuanmo Laozu Who Likes the Nameless Sunflower喜欢无名葵的渊魔老祖Historical159k WordsCompleted Lu Ming, heir to the Northern Pacification Prince's residence, is as gentle as jade on the surface, but dark and calculating beneath. Su Qing, the orphaned survivor of the previous dynasty, is a black-hearted beauty. They carefully navigate the whirlpool of political intrigue, testing each other as undercurrents surge between them. A mysterious force lurks in the court, while old retainers scheme against one another within the residence. The path to revenge is fraught with danger, and one carele —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Ancient court intrigue and romance, no harem, sweet and indulgent, with non-stop moments of kissing and consummation, no dragging or tedious scenes.

30. 230 冒 After Passing Myself Off as the Heiress, My Powerful Brother Lost Control 冒认千金后，权臣兄长失控了 Lu Xiwan鹿溪晚Ancient Romance116k WordsOngoing [Fake heiress + not-quite-siblings + aloof powerful minister + historical political intrigue + ensemble cast + mystery of an old case + heroine's growth + love that develops over time + mutual devotion + happy ending + one-on-one, both leads' first love + slow burn + restrained romance + politics at the forefront] Fifteen years after the southward exodus, A Yuan, an orphaned girl who had lived among refugees, was brought into the Pei household to impersonate Pei Lingyi, the legitimate daughter w 301Reads—Score—14d adds

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    "After Impersonating a Heiress, the Powerful Minister's Brother Loses Control," a historical romance novel featuring a powerful minister as the male protagonist, focuses on political intrigue and family background. The romance is restrained and slow-burning, making it a good read for those who enjoy a gradual and nuanced relationship.

31. 231 强 After Claiming Him by Force, the Crown Prince Keeps Pursuing, Competing, and Flirting with Me 强取豪夺后，太子又争又抢又撩野 Zhou Yichui周一吹Ancient Romance410k WordsCompleted (Forced marriage and conquest, intense tension, the powerful one bowing his head, a gorgeous and brazen young escort chief VS a ruthless, hot-tempered prince, both virgins) Prince Li Mingyu was looked down on from birth because his mother's family was lowborn. He was sent to a military camp on the frontier to be toughened up. But who could have expected a palace coup? Li Mingyu returned to the palace with 150,000 frontier soldiers to save the emperor. All the princes of noble birth were killed o 165Reads—Score—14d adds
32. 232 替 After My Stand-In Started Making Trouble, the Mad Minister Comforted Me Every Night 替身作妖后，疯批权臣夜夜哄我 Curly Chestnut卷卷栗Ancient Romance177k WordsOngoing [Mad sect leader x unlucky assassin | Unmasking each other’s secret identities] Ling Chu, an assassin from the Jianghu’s top organization, the Cold Crow Pavilion, takes on an SSS-ranked mission: assassinate the frail Crown Prince Xiao Jue. The catch? She’s sent into the Eastern Palace as a “substitute” and has to imitate every look and gesture of the Crown Prince’s ideal woman. But on the night of the assassination, she discovers that the sickly Crown Prince is not only a martial arts expert, bu 9Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It's great! The female lead is an assassin and the male lead is a powerful minister.

33. 233 疯 The Mad Chancellor’s Beloved Has Given Up on Him 疯批权臣的白月光不认他咯 Study Hard, Xi好好学晞Ancient Romance332k WordsCompleted [Obsessive Minister Pursues His Wife + Delicious Food + Sweet Romance] They were childhood sweethearts, but years apart passed before they met again. Xiao Xingyuan had become a bloodthirsty minister feared throughout the capital, pining for his old love day and night. When Wei Yunyao returned, wary of his ruthless reputation, she had no choice but to pretend she'd lost her memory and didn't recognize him. He didn't get angry or pressure her. He looked for chances to get close to her every day, h 29Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead, fearing her notorious childhood sweetheart, feigns amnesia to avoid suspicion. Meanwhile, a cunning and powerful minister relentlessly pursues her, and she becomes insanely jealous when the matchmaker arrives.

34. 234 春 Spring Banquet 春日宴 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance664k WordsCompleted She kept male favorites and toyed with powerful ministers! For eight years, the arrogant and tyrannical Princess Danyang, Li Huaiyu, wreaked havoc across the court and country. She died on the day the new emperor ascended the throne, bleeding from every orifice in a truly gruesome death. The officials celebrated and the people rejoiced: Evil gets what it deserves! Good riddance! Yet on the seventh day after her death, Princess Danyang returned to life in the body of the Bai family’s Fourth Mis 13.6kReads9.4Score2.3k14d adds

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    The male protagonists are all in high positions of power.

35. 235 折 Spring Breeze, Broken to Pieces 折尽春风 Shi Jin是今Ancient Romance280k WordsCompleted She is the eldest daughter of the provincial governor’s household. She sees through worldly affection, and only money can make her feel secure! He is the great general of the chancellor’s household. He has witnessed every kind of hardship, yet the one thing he can never forget is the smile on her face when she sees money. At their first meeting, he seemed to step out of a painting in shades of lush green, the mountain wind billowing his robe and dazzling everyone who saw him. At their second mee 9.8kReads9.5Score1.1k14d adds
36. 236 绿 Green Shoots on the Branch 绿上枝头 Light Peach Blossoms轻薄桃花Ancient Romance221k WordsCompleted [Signed for print] [Brave, steadfast transmigrated heroine VS cool, clearheaded young noble] [Transmigration + rebirth + prominent family + household intrigue + feel-good + career building + strong heroine + light comedy] Jiang Lübao, daughter of a censor, was unexpectedly kidnapped and had her reputation ruined. The marriage that had already been arranged for her was called off, too. For a young woman from a prominent family, this was a devastating blow. But she burst out laughing. No one knew 86.2kReads9.6Score9.6k14d adds
37. 237 误 Lost in the Depths of Spring 误入春深 Wen Naixi温乃兮Ancient Romance148k WordsCompleted Prince Yu, Yu Huaiji, believed he had spent his life acting decisively, plotting every move, and leaving himself no weaknesses. He was sure he was invincible. But Heaven was about to show him that there was always someone greater! It sent him a delicate young lady from the Song family: Song Nao. She looked so fragile and soft that anyone could bully her, but in truth she was clever in her own way. After meeting him only twice, she had already found and firmly grasped his one fatal weakness. Yet 5.6kReads9.4Score60914d adds
38. 238 七 Her Seven Brothers Died in Battle, and the Legitimate Daughter Returned Darkened 七个哥哥战死沙场，嫡女黑化归来 Wild Donkey Tribe野驴部落Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [Historical romance, court intrigue, palace and household scheming, reborn, joining forces, legitimate daughter, revenge, two formidable leads, transmigrate into a book, seven older brothers, no saintly heroine, miracle doctor, adored by all, comeback, punishing scoundrels, imperial uncle, devoted husband, devoted couple] The comment section is 99% positive! Read with confidence! “Shen Nanqiao, being chosen to marry into the Eastern Palace is a blessing for your Duke of Zhenguo household!” Rebor 4.1kReads7.2Score80414d adds

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    No more feeling lost in a reading slump! This book is definitely worth following. The plot is engaging, the characters are compelling, and there's no disappointing ending. You won't regret reading it; you'll want more after you finish! A highly recommended gem! The plot is tight and fast-paced, with plenty of exciting moments that don't feel frustrating. The writing is smooth and immersive. Once you start reading, you'll be hooked and won't want to put it down! I've discovered a treasure of a novel, with likable characters, an explosive plot, and not a single dull moment. If you like this genre, don't miss it! [Laughs][shy]

39. 239 逃 Flowers Bloom in Taoli 逃里花开 Bamboo Window, Falling Lantern Blossoms竹窗落灯花Ancient Romance215k WordsOngoing A young woman ventures out into the world, with sunshine all the way and flowers blooming in her wake. She meets Jiangnan’s top gang and gets caught up in their schemes. Staying alive is what matters most. She crosses paths with a high-ranking court official again and again, only to discover that even a forced match can turn out sweet~~ 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Does the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue count? That's alright.

40. 240 我 I Was Reborn, and This Time I'm Going on a Rampage 我重生了，这一世我嘎嘎乱杀 Cang Yuesheng仓月生Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted In my past life, I was schemed against and killed by Bai Lianhua and Liu Ruyan! This time, I'll send every one of the people who hurt me straight to hell! Seeing them hate me to the bone yet be powerless to do anything about it is so satisfying! This time, let me weave the path that sends you all to hell! I'm the head of the Wen family business. Watch me put men aside and focus on my career. I'm the leading lady of my own story! I just love building my business! When I try to put men aside, they 1.9kReads9.4Score19314d adds

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    Women in ancient times faced a pitiful situation, but the female protagonist strives to forge her own path and realize her dreams. [Admiration][Sending Heart]

41. 241 娇 So Pure and Innocent as a White Lotus, How Could She Be Scheming to Seduce Him? 娇娇纯净似白莲，怎会心机引诱？ Melon Egg瓜蛋Ancient Romance536k WordsCompleted [A femme fatale schemes for power, leading the hero step by step into ruin.] Jiang Yueyao is ruthless and destined to become empress. She first meets the emperor at a palace banquet. She is the most favored concubine of a minister, and after a palace consort publicly humiliates her, she drops to her knees and pleads for mercy, looking heartbreakingly beautiful beneath the dazzling palace lanterns. She meets the emperor for the second time in the study at her residence. Frantically fleeing her hu 3.9kReads9.0Score42514d adds

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    🌳🌳The female lead is scheming and manipulative, aiming to become empress. The male lead is the emperor. He first meets the female lead at a palace banquet, and realizes he has fallen for her on their third meeting.

42. 242 丫 Maid Born with Alluring Charm: Every Powerful Man Loses Control 丫鬟媚骨天成，各路权贵都失控了 Attracting Peach Blossoms招桃花儿Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Reborn + Everyone’s Favorite + Sweet Romance + The Male Lead Is Head Over Heels + Male Rivals Compete + Every Male Lead Is Crazy and Possessive] In her previous life, Pei Zhizhi drugged Second Young Master Wei Heng and climbed into his bed just to survive. She thought she could rise from the ashes and become a phoenix, but Wei Heng was cold-hearted by nature and ruthless in his methods. Once he learned she had drugged him, he tormented her in one cruel way after another. With no other choice, P 11.4kReads8.5Score92614d adds
43. 243 求 You Want a Secondary Wife? I’ll Marry Your Third Uncle in a Ten-Mile Bridal Procession! 求娶平妻？十里红妆嫁你三叔！ Optimistic Sunflower乐天派向日葵Ancient Romance447k WordsCompleted Everyone in the capital knew that Shen Zhao, the legitimate daughter of the Minister of Personnel, was deeply in love with the eldest son of the Cui family. But no one knew that the emperor had personally arranged the marriage between the Shen and Cui families. Cui Shaoqing had been engaged to Shen Zhao for ten years, yet had never cared about her. Only later did Shen Zhao understand that Cui Shaoqing favored women with pride and backbone. She had wasted all her affection and put up with every i 23.2kReads9.2Score3.1k14d adds
44. 244 探 So What If He's the Top Scholar? She Turns Around and Marries the Number One Scholar 探花了不起？她转身高嫁状元郎 The Flying Old Cabbage会飞的老帮菜Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [One-on-One Romance + Reborn in the Womb + Face-Slapping + Everyone's Favorite + Female General + Light Political Intrigue] She paid for her husband to sit the imperial exams, cared for his gravely ill mother, and supported his entire family. After two years of hard work, she was rewarded with his triumphant return as the third-place palace graduate, along with his new wife: supposedly the most talented woman and the highest-ranking female official in the dynasty, with a slight swell to her bell 1.2kReads9.2Score12514d adds
45. 245 绿 Green Tea Homewrecker Crown Princess, You Dig the Pits and I'll Fill Them 绿茶海后太子妃，你挖的坑我来平 Get-Rich Ball暴富球球Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Empress's Rise + Irresistible Charm + Multiple Male Leads Competing in a Love Battlefield + Court Intrigue + Mind-Reading Fantasy] One heroine with multiple love interests, a main male lead, a slow-burn romance, everyone's favorite, and a heroine with a powerful, winding career arc. After transmigrating into a book, Chen Jixiang tried to make up for her mistake by helping her husband, the crown prince, fight for power and win over the hidden Prince An, Hua Jue. But he pinned her to the bed. “Hu 245Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Although this story features multiple male leads and supporting male characters, the main male lead is a powerful minister who rises from a prince to a regent. He promised not to seize the throne after marrying his younger brother's wife, the crown princess, but in reality, he always held real power. The story is full of passionate moments and excellent writing, with even better chapters later on!

46. 246 心 My Heart Flutters! There's a Beam of Moonlight in His Eyes 心动！他眼里有一束月光 Three Lives, Three Three叁生三三Modern Romance599k WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication] [Rebirth + School Life + Healing + Inspirational] Gu Hanzhang is reborn, returning to the beginning of her dark life. In her previous life, a devil set his sights on her and imprisoned her in a gilded cage where sunlight never reached, making her his plaything. Back then, she thought it would be worth it if sacrificing herself meant the people around her could live well. But in the end, she could never see her family again while they were alive; her mentor died in 30.7kReads9.5Score4k14d adds

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    🧚 [Reborn and Revengeful Gu Hanzhang X Deeply Affectionate and Protective Male Lead] Reborn back to the dark beginning, she vows to tear the demons apart! From a gilded cage to rising into the light 🔥, when rejected, the male lead sweetly flirts with "It's cheap to take care of me" ~ Campus healing + inspirational revenge, super exciting plot, come and watch!

47. 247 娇 After a Frail Beauty Marries to Bring Good Fortune, She Becomes the Regent's Princess Consort 娇软美人冲喜后，成了摄政王妃 Flowers and Fruit有花有果Ancient Romance539k WordsCompleted [Historical Romance + No Rebirth or Transmigration + Marriage Before Love + Sweet, Devoted Romance + Putting Scoundrels in Their Place + Having a Baby + Growing Heroine] Jiang Yuanyi is peerlessly beautiful, soft and charming, but unfortunately, she is a lowborn concubine-born daughter. Her father dislikes her, her stepmother despises her, and her legitimate older siblings bully her. Despite her betrothal, they force her to bring good fortune to the dying heir of the Duke of Jingguo by marrying 11.4kReads9.3Score1.2k14d adds

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    [Shy] Double rebirth + Uncle and sister-in-law + High-and-mighty beauty descended from her pedestal + Emotional entanglement + Heart-wrenching and physical attraction + Both are virgins [Admiration] In their past lives, Ning Miao hated Yan Mobai the most, and Yan Mobai also loathed Ning Miao the most. The position of Crown Prince was vacant, and the princes fiercely competed for the throne. Both were top strategists, each serving their own master. Ning Miao was a master strategist with unparalleled wisdom, but she was defeated by Yan Mobai and ultimately died at his hands. Yan Mobai was a master strategist with flawless plans and almost supernatural intelligence, but he failed Ning Miao and also died at her hands.

48. 248 退 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 Clingy Little Tomato粘人小番茄Ancient Romance1.8M WordsOngoing [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 23.3kReads8.1Score3.8k14d adds

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    No more feeling lost in a reading slump! This book is definitely worth following. The plot is engaging, the characters are compelling, and there's no disappointing ending. You won't regret reading it; you'll want more after you finish! A highly recommended gem! The plot is tight and fast-paced, with plenty of exciting moments that don't feel frustrating. The writing is smooth and immersive. Once you start reading, you'll be hooked and won't want to put it down! I've discovered a treasure of a novel, with likable characters, an explosive plot, and no dull moments. If you like this genre, don't miss it! [Admiration][Admiration]

49. 249 沧 Reflections on the Azure Waves 沧波鉴影 Little Sprite Wan Jing小妖精菀精Ancient Romance418k WordsCompleted A mighty War God from the Celestial Realm falls in love with the heroine and descends to the mortal world to endure tribulations, becoming an emperor for her. But he never expected her to fall for the second male lead, a regent who holds sway over the entire court. The second male lead elopes with her, while the male lead pursues them relentlessly. Their escape is fraught with danger, and the male lead uses force to claim her... The story is full of twists and turns. 23Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A powerful war god from the celestial realm falls in love with the female lead and descends to the mortal realm to undergo tribulations for her sake. The female lead, however, falls for the second male lead, a powerful regent who wields immense influence over the court. The story is full of twists and turns, thrilling and exciting, with both heart-wrenching and sweet moments – definitely worth watching!

50. 250 移 Spring's Return: A Concubine's Guide to Self-Cultivation 移春色：妾室的自我修养 New Dynasty's Round Three-Seven新朝圆圆的三七Ancient Romance476k WordsCompleted Liu Linlang was born with a face as lovely as vermilion and peach blossoms in full bloom, though her constitution was frail. She was breathless after every few steps, and her poor family forced her to become a Yangzhou merchant's concubine. She never expected the merchant to have a hidden ailment that tormented her day after day, or to be surrounded by a whole crowd of concubines who wished her dead. With wolves ahead and tigers behind, Liu Linlang lived in constant peril, her heart in her mouth 522Reads—Score5214d adds

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    The male protagonist of this book is gentle and refined, gradually rising to the position of a powerful minister.

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