High-Quality Classical Fiction, No Transmigration or Rebirth 高质量，纯古文（不要穿越不要重生）

1. 51 小 Little Madman 小疯子 Shen Yubai沈郁白Ancient Romance89k WordsCompleted [A pitiful, tragic little rabbit of a princess × a deranged, pathological killer from the martial world, 1v1, both virgins, historical romance, love by force, an unhinged male lead, sweet on the outside but dark within] On her way back to her hometown, Li Anyao’s heart softened, and she rescued a boy with exceptionally beautiful eyes. He said he had no parents, had grown up on the mountains and rivers, and was a vagabond. Anyao believed him. She gave him most of the money she had on her, hoping 9.3kReads9.2Score885Shelves
2. 52 宠EN Favoring a Concubine and Disgracing Your Wife? I Quit as the Marquisate's Matriarch! 宠妾灭妻？这侯门主母我不当了！ Li Wu礼午Ancient Romance598k WordsCompleted [Annual Top-Rated Novel Ranking] Voting has begun! Search for “Annual Top-Rated Novel Ranking” to vote for this book, A Return to the Boudoir. Thank you! [Traditional historical romance + inner-courtyard drama + reborn revenge and face-slapping + a prince pursues his wife] Lin Yunwan was the legitimate daughter of the prestigious Lin clan. When her Marquis household was on the verge of losing its title, she married Lu Zhengliu, the heir to the marquisate. On their wedding day, her husband coldly 54.8kReads9.3Score7.5kShelves
3. 53 朕 My Beloved Ugly Girl, Please Take Care of Me 朕心爱的丑姑娘，请多指教 A Single Taste of Longing一味相思Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted Her fiancé went from being a pampered crown prince to a paralyzed man on the brink of death. The proud noblewoman slit her own throat, leaving behind a luckless maid with a disfigured face, who was forced into the bridal sedan chair. “You’re paralyzed, and I’m ugly. We’re even, so neither of us gets to complain about the other.” At their first meeting, she put on a brave face and acted haughty. ... “Please guide me for the rest of my life.” Years later, the man who had once been half-dead walked 8.5kReads9.1Score912Shelves

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   These are all! The first book, "Peaceful Days Are Always the Most Beautiful." The second book is about how cousins ​​in ancient times were not allowed to be together. The third book—I was laughing so hard I was about to die before I'd even finished crying. The fourth book describes his decisive and swift actions, which earned him widespread renown.

4. 54 念 Fragrant Thoughts Beneath the Silk Quilt 念香衾 Companion in the Mist烟霞侣Ancient Romance963k WordsCompleted 5.6kReads8.9Score514Shelves
5. 55 青 After Losing Her Memory, the Childhood Sweetheart Became the Young General's Cherished Love 青梅失忆后成了少年将军掌中娇 Kelisiting克莉斯汀Ancient Romance223k WordsCompleted [Clever, Cunning Foxlike Heroine VS Steady, Stern, Humble Hero] [One-on-One Romance, Sweet Pampering, Adorable Child, Childhood Sweethearts] [The Hero Suffers] The night before, Shen Zuihuan was still preparing for her engagement ceremony. The next morning, she woke up in shock to discover she had been married for five years already! Her fiancé was nowhere to be found, and her current husband was the childhood friend she had hated most of all. He was even holding a child who looked exactly like 25.9kReads9.3Score2.3kShelves
6. 56 太 The Crown Princess's Handbook of Being Cherished 太子妃娇养手册 The Rest of Life Is Fine Wine余生皆绝酿Ancient Romance265k WordsCompleted [A sweet, soft, and adorable little ray of sunshine with natural Herculean strength x a sickly, sharp-tongued crown prince who dotes on his wife endlessly] The Crown Prince of Dasheng has a reputation as a lazy opportunist. He's sickly, has a sharp tongue, and even the dogs in the capital wouldn't marry him as their Crown Princess. An imperial edict arrives, giving the position of Crown Princess to the youngest daughter of a fifth-rank official from the countryside. A good-for-nothing matched 261Reads8.0Score—Shelves
7. 57 我 I Am the Puppet Emperor 我是傀儡皇帝 Ming Han明菡Historical10k WordsCompleted I Am the Puppet Emperor 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Pure classical Chinese!!

8. 58 将 The General’s Maid 将军家的丫头 Big Carp鲤鱼大大Ancient Romance638k WordsCompleted Chu Suian transmigrates and sells herself to survive, only to discover that her master wants to make her his concubine. That simply won't do, so Chu Suian takes advantage of the chaos and runs away... Her master is having none of it and begins searching for her everywhere. This little maid from a general's household stirs up a huge storm without even realizing it, leaving the general to lament his hard luck at getting saddled with such a girl. 2kReads8.9Score203Shelves
9. 59 明 The Bright Moon Rests on the Mountain 明月栖山 Moss Blossoms as Small as Rice苔花如米小Ancient Romance230k WordsCompleted [Alternate-history rebirth + historical romance + sweet pampering as he pursues his wife + the male lead falls hard] A little sweet historical romance, not a face-slapping power fantasy with a strong heroine. P.S. As long as it doesn't affect your reading, there's no need to nitpick the fictional details. Shen Yufu was reborn. She wasn't a daughter of the Shen family. In this new life, all she wanted was to leave the cold, unwelcoming Marquis of Yiyong's residence and find her real family. She n 439Reads9.0Score102Shelves

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   Recommended after reading the entire text | Completed | High-quality recommendation! Highly recommended!

10. 60 入 Into Your Embrace 入君怀 Yun Zhu z韫竹zAncient Romance442k WordsCompleted [Just Rated] The thing An Zhiyu regrets most in her life is witnessing Pei Yanshuo kill someone. That day, she took a shortcut home and saw His Highness the Prince of Yi slowly pulling a dagger from someone’s chest. Blood dripped from the tip of the blade onto the stone pavement. He looked up at her, a faint smile still playing on his lips. An Zhiyu turned and ran, only to trip and fall with a thud. “Why are you running?” He crouched down and used his bloodstained fingers to pick a dead leaf out 15.8kReads6.9Score2.9kShelves
11. 61 挨 Just Stay by Her Side 挨着她就好 Ming Han明菡Historical8k WordsCompleted Just Stay by Her Side 19Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 62 将 A General's Daughter's Comeback: No More Coddling, It's Time to Rise 将门逆袭：不要娇宠要上位 Sweet Potato with Plum Powder甘梅地瓜Ancient Romance434k WordsCompleted When her aunt was on her deathbed, she entrusted her child to Wanqing. Out of gratitude, Wanqing became the concubine of the general’s eldest son. The rules for concubines in the general’s household: be dutiful and proper, and have no children. The household had no need for children born to concubines. Yet Wanqing bore four sons and a daughter, then took her place as the eldest son’s principal wife. The Empress Dowager personally bestowed on her the title of First-Rank Lady of Virtue. Someone sc 41.2kReads9.5Score5.5kShelves
13. 63 娇 A Beloved Wife Blessed with a Thousand Fortunes 娇妻万福 Rose Xiaoxiao蔷薇晓晓Ancient Romance686k WordsCompleted Shi Jinxiu is the daughter of the Changxing Marquis’s household in the capital, but her father is only a concubine-born son. Her branch of the family has no standing in the household at all. A few days ago, Shi Jinxiu had a dream, a dream that showed her entire life. In it, she was deceived by her third aunt, Madam Lu, and married off to the foolish nephew of her eldest aunt, Madam Li. She met a tragic end. One is a living King of Hell, feared by all; the other is an unremarkable girl reborn fro 1.1kReads8.9Score100Shelves
14. 64 世 The Clan Heiress 世族嫡媳 Mao Xiaosu猫小酥Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Fourth Master Lu of the Duke of Yu's household is an extraordinary man, yet he married an unknown country girl. Everyone in the capital says the match is terribly unsuitable, and they're waiting to laugh at the girl! Faced with all the gossip, Jiang Lingyuan remains cool as a cucumber. She has a fleet, a trading caravan, mines, countless acres of land, and confidence to spare. Lu Yun thought that marrying a country girl meant he could forget all about having a harmonious marriage, but he never e 16.8kReads8.5Score1.7kShelves
15. 65 金 Golden Winds and Jade Dew, Pale as Frost 金风玉露若霜白 Chen Qianxie尘千薤Ancient Romance770k WordsCompleted [Serious drama, ensemble cast, unconventional happy ending] Note: This story is written with care, has many side plots, and features a protagonist without cheat powers and supporting characters who stay smart. Give it a try. The secondary couples are a surprise, so feel free to guess who they’ll be with. There’s no prize, though. (ㆁωㆁ) This was an idea I came up with as a student. I want to give it a satisfying ending, so come on in, lovely readers. I definitely won’t abandon it. Here’s my hopel 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A nobody here. No system, no time travel, no rebirth. Pure ancient Chinese romance, ensemble cast, multiple pairings, both male and female leads are virgins, and everyone around them is incredibly kind. Past lives and present lives, and absolutely no friendships! Supporting characters aren't forced to be stupid, updates are stable, and you can let it accumulate before reading. Welcome to the story!

16. 66 被 Sold to a Poor Scholar, I Became a Duchess 被典给穷秀才后，我成了国公夫人 Qing Suisui卿岁岁Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted (Historical romance, political scheming, devoted husband, romance, not both virgins, no transmigration, no rebirth, male lead is chaste. The female lead has been married and has a child, so skip this if that bothers you.) A Rong's first twenty years went smoothly. She grew up safe and sound, married her childhood sweetheart, and had a son. But fate had other plans. After the wedding, her mother-in-law showed her true colors, renting her out as a wife to a poor scholar for three strings of cash a 377Reads8.8Score106Shelves

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    🌹Both characters are virgins, purely historical romance. ①An unconventional story of a cute, puppy-like prince and a cold, aloof princess. The male lead pouts, "Wanwan, don't you remember me? I'm Qin Zhao!" The princess says, "He'll do." The male lead is secretly delighted. 💎Not a virgin story, purely historical romance ②In a chaotic world, she was sold for 13 jin of rice by her ex-husband's family, becoming a pawned wife. Young Master Gu helps her get a divorce and reclaim her child. She works hard to earn money as a support worker, while her husband, Master Gu, becomes a military officer. After winning a battle, her husband becomes a high-ranking figure. The plot is unusual. 🌹Both characters are virgins, purely historical romance ③The general, a mere tool, goes to war before his wedding night. When he returns, he brings back a concubine, leaving the female lead very disappointed 😔. Then she meets the male lead from another place.

17. 67 予 Grant Me a Thousand Autumns 予我千秋 Xing Yanyan行烟烟Ancient Romance339k WordsCompleted [Court Intrigue + Woman Disguised as a Man + Two Powerful Leads] Two princes, two generals, a formidable alliance, and sworn enemies who fall in love! In the sixteenth year of Jianchu, Qi Bingjing, the late emperor of Great Jin's most beloved fourth son, turned twenty and was enfeoffed as the Prince of E. After the investiture ceremony, the emperor asked what kind of woman he wanted for his princess consort. He thought for a moment, then replied nonchalantly, “She needn't be beautiful, but I wan 1.7kReads9.3Score195Shelves
18. 68 折 The Delicate Beauty’s Tears 折娇啼 Jing Mo旌墨Ancient Romance573k WordsCompleted [The hero regrets everything to the point of madness + the leads torment each other + a friend steals the heroine away + the second male lead gets the girl + no reconciliation after a breakup + pure historical angst + the heroine ends up with the second male lead] Shen Yanzhi, heir to the Marquis of Jinghai in the Great Chu Kingdom, had just come third in the palace examination when he was unexpectedly captured by the Eastern Qiang Kingdom and married off to Qin Guiwan, a woman of Eastern Qiang 8.2kReads9.3Score871Shelves

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    "Bound by Spring's Passion" is one I've always loved, and the other two are also very good.

19. 69 再 Love Rekindled: The General's Wife Taken Captive in Enemy Territory 再尝情：将军夫人在敌国做俘虏 A Cat, A Dog, and a Glass of Wine一猫一狗一杯酒Ancient Romance737k WordsCompleted “No rebirth or transmigration” “Both leads are virgins” “Happy ending” “Family and country” “Love amid chaos” Full-cast audio narration is now available [A note before you read: This is not a wish-fulfillment story. It takes place in a fictional feudal society modeled on the Southern Song dynasty, where the Three Bonds and Five Constant Virtues and the belief that a wife should regard her husband as heaven were the accepted moral standards. In powerful families, everyone prospered together and e 4.2kReads9.1Score535Shelves
20. 70 愿 May the Years Bring Peace, and May All Be Well 愿岁长康，十方皆安 A Hero Embroidering Flowers壮士绣花Ancient Romance382k WordsCompleted [Pure historical romance, not a rebirth story + mutual devotion + the fate of the nation + sweet romance and a happy ending. The heroine is clever and charming; the hero is a formidable military commander] One is a noble-born princess, the other a warlord of the north. An imperial decree of marriage bound them together. They joined forces for their own purposes and came together for mutual gain. The young woman fled home to escape danger, taking her younger brother north to marry the military co 1.5kReads8.6Score159Shelves
21. 71 死 The Dead Concubine Becomes the Duke’s Mansion’s Cousin Miss 死去的外室她成了国公府的表小姐 Heavy Snow in May五月下大雪Ancient Romance1.6M WordsOngoing Original title: Passing as a Noblewoman [Historical ensemble cast] [Power struggles] [Not reborn] [Plot-driven] [Romance] [Male lead is sexually inexperienced] [Ensemble cast, multiple protagonists, multiple perspectives] [Pei Yuehuan and Chen Man are both heroines. The protagonist field cannot be changed after the contract is signed, so it lists the main pairing of this story.] The imperial capital holds many secrets, and much resentment. There are merchants falsely accused and thrown into pris 42.4kReads9.4Score4.6kShelves

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    A pure historical romance novel, without time travel or reincarnation, where revenge and world-destroying are still possible. Well-written and logical, the romance isn't purely a love story; the female leads are all very strong.

22. 72 青 Qingdong Journey: Fates Intertwined 青苳旅：命运的交织 Sister Wang Tiantian王甜甜姐Mystery222k WordsCompleted [Historical Romance, Mystery and Investigation, Mutual Healing, Political Intrigue] A sweet romance with both hearts in it, and sparks and suspicion beneath hidden identities! The mystery of the lost souls in Xihai Village, the Lotus Tower murder, and one suspenseful adventure after another! A deadly poison plot involving red camellia tea uncovers a shocking secret buried for more than a decade in Fangu City! They were childhood sweethearts, a match made in heaven. But when they meet again, the 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This ancient Chinese detective romance novel doesn't feature time travel or reincarnation, but it's still incredibly enjoyable. It's not just about fleeting moments of excitement; the thrill comes from the plot unfolding seamlessly. If you're watching, remember to like it! ㄟ(≧◇≦)ㄏ

23. 73 鸿 The Female Bandit of the Court of State Ceremonial 鸿胪寺女悍匪 20/100 Vision视力零点二一Ancient Romance808k WordsCompleted Manzhu, a tribal princess, brought a team of spies full of glaring flaws and married Su Dingyue, a general of the Southern Dynasty, under the pretext of a diplomatic marriage. Her ultimate goal was to secure a successful peace treaty and prevent the two nations from going to war. But there were traitors inside framing her, a scheming minister outside plotting against her, and a bumbling spy team holding her back... She touched the dagger in her hair. She wasn't afraid. A murder case? Cut them op 3.4kReads9.1Score576Shelves
24. 74 小 The Little Taoist Nun Has a Rebellious Streak 小道姑一身反骨 20/100 Vision视力零点二一Ancient Romance747k WordsCompleted “As a hired assassin, killing is my specialty. I make sure my clients go peacefully.” “Be good. You don't need to cover your head. I'd never ruin that pretty face of yours. That would make it harder to carry your head to the Judicial Office and collect the reward.” The moon slanted over the river as night settled in. Mist hung thick in the air, dreamlike and hazy. Only the dim oil lamp hanging from a covered boat on the Qiantang River cast a faint, wavering glow. A small gray-robed Taoist, impos 24.6kReads9.5Score3.8kShelves
25. 75 春 A Lovely Spring Day 春日好时光 April Thirty-Three四月三三Ancient Romance445k WordsCompleted [Completed, no rebirth or transmigration.][A peaceful rural life, a rugged man meets a beauty, and ordinary people make a life together.] Song Shu trembled and cried, “Please spare me, grim reaper!” But the terrifying man took off his demon mask and gently said, “Don't be afraid, miss. I'm a good person.” She just wanted to get rid of this dangerous man as soon as possible and never see him again. But he said in a gruff voice, “I can never repay you for saving my life. The only thing I can do i 10.1kReads9.3Score1.4kShelves

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    This is not a reincarnation/time-travel story; it's an ancient romance novel with a smooth, gradual plot, a warm and natural flow, free of melodramatic plots and misunderstandings. The writing is excellent, and everything unfolds naturally. The female protagonist, Song Shu, is a brave seventeen-year-old girl who, to resist her greedy grandfather's forced marriage to a wealthy old man and subsequent imprisonment after his sudden death, escapes with the help of her cowardly father, Song Xiucai. There, she encounters Xu Wenrui, a martial arts graduate on official business, and thus begins a series of events.

26. 76 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 female lead has a fiancé, but becomes pregnant unexpectedly with the male lead, who is a minister, and they are secretly married.

27. 77 暗 The Dark-Scented Lady 暗芳娘子 Sweet Orange That Isn't Sweet甜橙不甜Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted [No romance early on + Revenge + Household Intrigue + Slow Burn + Historical Ensemble Cast] Everyone who had met Sheng Jiao said she was beautiful, but as cold and distant as mist... Even when the Sheng family estate was confiscated and her family beheaded, she didn't shed a single tear. She divorced her husband, sought forgiveness, and left the capital for three years. She kept her former husband, a prince, wrapped around her finger, then used her betrothal to the heir apparent to make a grand 1.5kReads8.8Score148Shelves
28. 78 将 After I Was Given to the Prince, the Mad Emperor Regretted It Too Late 将我送给王爷后疯批皇帝追悔莫及 Wenxin Ruoshui文心若水Ancient Romance471k WordsCompleted With beauty enough to topple cities, she was cursed by the world as a demoness who would bring ruin to the nation. The emperor's favor turned out to be nothing but a means of revenge. Behind the glittering splendor, the truth slowly emerges. The one responsible for the hatred between their country and their families is none other than him... A peerless beauty made heroes across the land fall at her feet, yet he wanted nothing more than to see her dead. After going to great lengths to trick the i 470Reads8.6Score—Shelves
29. 79 绝 The Stunning Outcast Tames Her Men, Captures Their Hearts, and Sparks a Rivalry 绝色万人嫌训狗，勾君心，引雄竞 Little Gingerbread Person姜饼人儿Ancient Romance283k WordsOngoing [Everyone's Least Favorite + Male Rivals Competing for Her + Taming Dogs + Forced Love + Calculated Moves] Song Qin has barely transmigrated into a book when she finds herself staring at a very large bed. Three powerful men, their faces flushed, beg her for an antidote. Only then does she realize she's become a flirtatious woman hated by everyone, and the original character is responsible for the three men being drugged. In the book, the original character is exiled for harassing high-rankin 96Reads—Score242Shelves

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    The prince is possessive and crazy, the heir apparent is clingy and spoiled, and the tutor is reserved and restrained. These three completely different characters are full of appeal.

30. 80 王EN My Prince, Be Gentle: Your Princess Is Delicate and Soft 王爷轻宠，王妃她身娇体软 Blue Iced Coffee蓝色冰咖啡Ancient Romance137k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + marriage first, love later + devoted couple + happy ending + sweet romance] Yan Wanning, the eldest daughter of the Duke's household, had lost both her parents. Beautiful and gentle by nature, she had spent her childhood treading carefully in the household. Later, the emperor arranged her marriage to Prince Anbei, who lived far away on the northern frontier, and made her his principal consort. According to the rumors, Prince Anbei was a battle-hardened giant with the build 6.8kReads9.0Score571Shelves

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    This book progresses incredibly fast! It covers the content of over a hundred chapters in just five chapters! The male and female leads aren't pretentious; they consummate their marriage right after getting married! 💗The female lead is the legitimate daughter of a duke's family, and the male lead is a prince of a different surname. Their marriage is an imperial decree, a classic ancient romance novel of arranged marriage leading to love💘. It's sweet throughout with no angst, and their relationship develops at breakneck speed—super captivating! ˗ˋˏᰔᩚˎˊ˗

31. 81 公 The Princess Sneaks Out on the Eve of Her Wedding, and the Crown Prince Comes to Catch Her Himself 公主婚前趁夜出逃，储君亲自抓人 Wuxi巫溪Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Forceful Possession + Wife-Chasing Crematorium + Devoted Couple + Male Lead with a Black Heart Beneath His Gentle Exterior] Prince Xie Linheng was famous for having no interest in women. For years, he had never been close to a single woman. In the second year of Jian’an, the emperor fell gravely ill, and the crown prince took power. Desperate to see her mother, Yu Tingwan had no choice but to seek Xie Linheng’s help. Everyone said the crown prince was as noble and graceful as a pine tree, peerl 28.9kReads9.2Score2.7kShelves

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    If you're looking for high-quality content, I think "Bound Spring Love" is definitely on the list. It's really good; the characters are well-developed and three-dimensional, and both the protagonists and antagonists have a patriotic heart. I recommend it.

32. 82 被 After Being Kidnapped, I Was Doted on by a Tyrant 被拐后，我被暴君娇养了 A Grain of White Sand一粒沙白Ancient Romance400k WordsCompleted [Scheming tyrant × sweet, delicate princess] [Sweet historical romance] [Rekindled love] Gu Jinzhi ran away on the day she was supposed to marry an elderly prince. She had intended to seek refuge with her second brother, but in her panic she ran straight into the territory of a tyrant in Yongzhou! Xiao Heng looked at the delicate young woman in the snow and gave a scornful laugh. “She's barely a teenager, and that old prince would still lay his hands on her?!” Gu Jinzhi decided to escape his clu 5.1kReads9.2Score560Shelves

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    I've read each of them countless times, highly recommend them, they're all so sweet.

33. 83 藏 Hiding a Beauty in My Arms 藏娇入怀 Continuing a Faint Dream with My Pen笔续微梦Ancient Romance323k WordsCompleted [Unhinged obsessive male lead VS enchanting beauty with a slender waist + coercive pursuit + one-on-one, both untouched + happy ending] The male lead is ruthless and cunning, but treats only the heroine well and keeps himself chaste. Later, he leads a rebellion and becomes emperor for her. The heroine is a stunning beauty with a scheming mind, focused entirely on revenge and willing to use men for her own ends. Ruan Hanjiao was born with blood that carried a rich, intoxicating fragrance, one tha 862Reads9.0Score100Shelves
34. 84 宠 The Troubles of a Favored Concubine: The Marquis Is Not So Cold 宠妾难为：侯爷不太冷 Today's Look今妆Ancient Romance717k WordsCompleted Also known as: “The Concubine Keeps Trying to Run Away, but the War God Marquis Has Fallen for Her” By a twist of fate, Wei Yao becomes the concubine of the Great Zhou's war god, Marquis Nanning. Though he is handsome and graceful, a master of both letters and arms, she swears she will never be a concubine! First, she'll play along while secretly plotting, then seize the chance to run. But how does she escape? Where does she go? It takes skill! Never mind anything else, she needs to save at leas 7.9kReads9.2Score927Shelves

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    The first book features a genuine noblewoman raised under the wing of a princess. The romance between the male and female leads is a slow-burning, relatable story. The author's writing is excellent; the plot progresses slowly at first, but becomes incredibly sweet later. The second book features a female lead who accidentally becomes the male lead's concubine. It's also incredibly sweet, and humorous, truly hilarious. Both books are purely original.

35. 85 美 A Beauty Who Captivates the City, and the Scheming Imperial Guard Who Spoils Her Wildly 美人倾城，腹黑锦衣卫霸心狂宠 Sugar-Free Pineapple Milk Pudding菠萝奶冻不加糖Ancient Romance339k WordsCompleted A delicate, clever beauty and a cold, ruthless, scheming Commander of the Imperial Guards. Coercive romance, one couple only, both virgins, a little groveling, an alternate setting, and a happy ending. The hero is controlling, scheming, and no good man. There are some scenes of confinement later on. He absolutely spoils the heroine, but he’s also secretly a devoted puppy. The more of a jerk he is at first, the more meek and humble he becomes later. Wan Ying lost both her parents. To reclaim the 12.6kReads9.1Score1.3kShelves
36. 86 帝 The Emperor's Cherished Consort 帝王娇宠 Three Days in the Capital三日京Ancient Romance417k WordsCompleted [Not a pure-love couple / not a strong heroine / weak heroine / little palace intrigue / slight angst early on, exclusive devotion later] Shu Li began having frequent dreams after she was transferred from the Hall of Sacred Books to serve the emperor. In them, a tall man stood not far from her. The first time their eyes met, she woke with a start. The second time she saw his face, he grabbed her by the throat and frightened her. The day after waking from the dream, she suddenly realized that 8.3kReads9.2Score887Shelves
37. 87 为 To Win His Favor, I Join the Palace Battles Against the Capital’s Noblewomen 为得盛宠，我同满京城贵女宫斗 Yu Yu遇余Ancient Romance135k WordsCompleted Though the Jiang family was a fallen noble house, Jiang’s father held a middling official post, and they had enough to live comfortably. She thought she would marry her childhood sweetheart and live happily ever after. But then her father was stripped of his title and reduced to a commoner, only to die under mysterious circumstances, with all manner of strange clues surrounding his death. To uncover the truth, Jiang Wangshu asked for help everywhere, only to be turned away. Even her childhood sw —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A purely historical romance novel. The female protagonist, determined to uncover the truth behind her father's death and seek revenge on those who had wronged her family, enters the palace. Demoted to a commoner, she engages in palace intrigue with a group of noble ladies from the capital, vying for the emperor's favor and ultimately using the emperor's influence to exact her full revenge.

38. 88 小 Little Sweetheart! Soft and Irresistible! Both Tyrants Are in Love with Her 小娇娇！香软撩！两个暴君都爱她 Jade Beauty玉美人Ancient Romance451k WordsCompleted [Doll-faced, curvy, easygoing sweet girl vs. a tyrant with two personalities] [Both are each other’s first and only + doting romance + size difference + height difference + slight age gap] Song Yan is a special girl, so she knows a secret. The lofty emperor actually has two souls living inside him. His dominant personality is gentle and refined as jade, aloof and restrained, shrewd and calculating: a bona fide obsessive yandere. His secondary personality is volatile, unrestrained, brutal, and bl 5.9kReads9.2Score593Shelves
39. 89 山 How Many Autumns Have Passed Over These Rivers and Mountains 山河几度秋 Jiang Xiaoyu江小雨Ancient Romance572k WordsCompleted In the first half of Zhao Lanxi's life, three men mattered most to her. One was her master, who had raised her; another was Yan Mo, the Vice Minister of Justice, who had recognized her talent; and the third was her full-blooded older brother, Zhao Jin, Duke of Zhenguo. Later, her master died, and Yan Mo died too. Zhao Jin, however, did not die. Not only was he alive, he also brought her a fourth man. One more thing: why does the heroine of a historical romance have to be a girl of fourteen or fi 55Reads6.0Score—Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese romance with political intrigue; all characters are native to the country; no time travel or reincarnation. First book: A tyrannical emperor reigns, loyal ministers are wronged, and the court slays the emperor. Second book: An ancient female spy, after eight years undercover in the enemy camp, discovers she can no longer prove her identity. What should she do?

40. 90 出 The Night I Left the Palace, the Mad Emperor Took Me by Force 出宫当晚，被疯批帝王强取豪夺 Clashing Gold and Flying Jade铿金霏玉Ancient Romance507k WordsCompleted [Beautiful, delicate palace maid vs. cold, ruthless, obsessive emperor] [Palace intrigue, neither lead is chaste + powerful male lead, weak female lead, and he’s completely unhinged + possessive love + a long road to winning her back] Yue Ling was a vain little palace maid. Hoping to enjoy a life of luxury and wealth, she seduced the emperor and worked tirelessly to win his favor, but still met a tragic end. After being reborn, Yue Ling saw things clearly. Rather than tread on thin ice in the de 25.8kReads9.2Score1.9kShelves
41. 91 风 Through Wind and Rain, the Wild Geese Return 风雨雁归来 Jiang Xiaoyu江小雨Ancient Romance499k WordsCompleted Cao Jinghe was one of the best spies in Jianzhang Palace, code-named Snow Goose. She entered the palace at eight. At sixteen, her homeland fell and Chang’an was lost. She spent eight years undercover in enemy territory, until the bandits surrendered, the lost lands were recovered, and peace returned to the realm. But she waited where she was, and the order to end her mission never came. Even her handler, “Mountain Ghost,” who had sent her secret reports all along but whom she had never met, vani 441Reads8.5Score101Shelves
42. 92 别 After Fleeing the Villa, the Mad Power Minister's Eyes Turned Red with Rage 别院私逃后，疯批权臣怒红眼 Jiang Shian江十桉Ancient Romance419k WordsCompleted [Coercive romance + wife-pursuing crematorium + devoted couple] Everyone said the eldest son of the Pei family was noble and virtuous, elegant beyond compare. But Jiang Yingwan felt an inexplicable fear of him. Especially when those dark, cold eyes turned her way, a chill ran down her spine. Years ago, the Jiang and Pei families had made a verbal marriage pact. The Old Madam Pei wanted her to marry Pei Yanchen, but the two families were no longer social equals, and Jiang Yingwan already loved so 40kReads8.9Score2.9kShelves

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    No time travel or reincarnation, no forced marriage or abduction, and both the male and female leads are virgins in this ancient Chinese romance novel. I felt a little heavy-hearted and unsatisfied after reading it [almost crying], but it's worth reading! 👀 [Shy]

43. 93 陪 The Lady’s Maid 陪房丫鬟 March Chirp三月啾Ancient Romance516k WordsCompleted [A Tale of Taking by Force] Unluckily transmigrated into the body of a maid who serves as a dowry, Yun Xiang knows she will eventually be chosen to become Second Master Lu’s bedchamber maid. Second Master Lu is refined and gentle, the man of many maids’ dreams. But she doesn’t want that. She struggles and resists, openly and in secret, doing everything she can to avoid it. Yet, by a twist of fate, she unexpectedly catches Second Master Lu’s eye. She has no right to refuse. Just as it seems the m 69kReads9.1Score11.1kShelves

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    These are all very good. The plot of the novel about the maidservant is very concise and engaging.

44. 94 无 Spring Between Worlds 无间春 A Grain of Rice Cat一栗猫Ancient Romance533k WordsCompleted [Fake Siblings | Powerful Minister | Political Intrigue and the Fate of the Realm | A Battlefield of Rivals] [A Self-Restrained Minister × A Wild-Grass Little Con Artist × A Deranged General] That night, with a blade pressed to her throat, A Bai cried out to the jade-faced minister whose name was known throughout Bianjing, desperate to survive: “Brother.” And just like that, A Bai became Shen Qinghe. She thought she could use this identity to steal a day at a time, however long she could manage. 8kReads8.6Score1.2kShelves

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    No time travel, no reincarnation; but there is love and integrity. A small-time conman from the borderlands is unexpectedly drawn into a turbulent national conflict…

45. 95 多 Gather More Flowers, Yearn for You All the More 多采撷，最相思 Late Sunny Skieswty晚晴wtyModern Romance321k WordsCompleted [Past and Present]+ [Amnesia]+ [Supernatural Mysteries]+ [Thriller]+ [Tragic Romance in the Late Qing]+ [Scoundrel Men and Wicked Women]+ [Love Beyond Death]+ [Qing Dynasty and Republican Era] During the Republican era, Zhou Caisi, daughter of the Zhou family of Beiping, accidentally wandered into the underground palace of a former Qing princess. There, she witnessed supernatural phenomena beyond the sight of ordinary people. From then on, she suffered nightmares and a heart condition, and was f 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is excellent. It's a historical romance novel, telling stories from the Republican era and the late Qing Dynasty. I've only read up to the Republican era so far. The language is very refined, with a classic, elegant feel, reminiscent of the TV series "Empresses in the Palace." It includes many poems, including original ones, showcasing the author's profound knowledge! The depictions of the Republican era are also very well done. Everyone should check it out!

46. 96 惹 Offending the Imperial Daughter 惹金枝 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted (Film and television rights have been sold. The physical book will be available for preorder on July 10 at 19:00.) Shi Buyu was born smiling. At that moment, lightning flashed and thunder roared, collapsing a row of outbuildings in the Shi family compound. Days of torrential rain brought devastating floods and countless victims. Rumors soon spread through the capital that she was a disaster star sent into the world. But she was as precocious as a demon, with a photographic memory, and learned bo 257.8kReads9.7Score30.2kShelves
47. 97 入 She Entered the Palace as a Zhaoyi, Bewitching the Emperor with Her Obsession and Allure 入宫即是昭仪，又痴又媚紧握帝王 Quietly Draw Near悄悄靠近Ancient Romance465k WordsCompleted That year, she fell for him at first sight. She threw caution to the wind and insisted on entering the palace as his concubine, even knowing she was nothing more than a pawn he used to keep the harem in check. She was willing. Even knowing his heart held only the empire and Empress Chu, she was willing to be a reflection beneath Empress Chu’s feet. As Su Qingluan pursued the emperor’s love, schemes and intrigues unfolded in the harem, one step at a time. He once said, “You shouldn’t expect an em 1.6kReads8.4Score135Shelves

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    👀Palace intrigue, choose a new book📖, grab a front-row seat🍻, three pure ancient romance novels🍻, you won't regret investing👇🏻! 🎋The first book is a sweet and doting palace intrigue novel. She enters the palace by imperial decree, balancing the harem. While pursuing the emperor's love, the intrigues of the harem are gradually uncovered. 🎋The second book is already completed✍️! The heroine rises from a lowly concubine to the throne, gradually winning the emperor's heart. She sees clearly what imperial love is and what the responsibilities of an empress are, and finally becomes the empress dowager, continuing the responsibilities of an empress. 🎋The third book is a tragic novel🤧. She and he have known each other for ten years, and their mutual love cannot be fulfilled. It ends with "You are the emperor, I am a commoner, emperor and commoner are not the same, how can you and I embrace?"

48. 98 继 The Second Wife Refuses to Live Idly: She Fights and Scrambles Her Way to Becoming the Family’s Darling 继室拒绝咸鱼躺，又争又抢成团宠 Salty Fish Boss咸鱼头子Ancient Romance370k WordsCompleted [A dazzling, pampered beauty who’s the spirited second wife vs. a stern, taciturn minister who’s no stickler for convention] [Devoted to each other + ancient-era marriage before love + an old flame reignited + age and personality gap] Jiang Yao, the legitimate daughter of the Jiang family of Jinling, was eighteen when she married the head of the Pei family in the capital as his second wife. She came from a humble family and was marrying into a powerful one, on top of being a second wife. No one 75.6kReads9.1Score10.6kShelves
49. 99 后 Legend of the Harem: Yun 后宫之云传奇 Quietly Draw Near悄悄靠近Ancient Romance265k WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + Palace intrigue] In the fifth month of Yongxu, at the imperial selection, Yiyun, the daughter of a county magistrate, entered the palace as a Nineteenth-Rank Lady. See how she first won the emperor’s heart. See how she survived the perilous inner palace. And what will her ending be? 9Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 100 人 In Ancient Times, the Powerful Keep Taking What They Want 人在古代，权贵步步强夺 Xi Han习含Ancient Romance476k WordsCompleted In her third year in the ancient world, the person who had sheltered Zhu Qingyu became embroiled in a legal case. Gu Zhao, heir to the Duke of Dingguo, offered his help. “Just this once,” he said. A fleeting night of passion was an ending for her, but only the beginning for him. Gu Zhao lived by the principles of self-restraint and keeping his heart in check. He was upright and proper in all things, except that he couldn’t suppress his endless greed, anger, and desire for a married woman. He 62.4kReads9.0Score9.6kShelves

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