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1. 301 宫 A Rhapsody of Palace Flowers 宫花赋 Six-Eared Yuanyuan六耳圆圆Ancient Romance681k WordsCompleted [A no-nonsense, trope-defying palace-intrigue drama + no love for the emperor + ensemble of women] Everyone has their own ambitions. I have no interest in fighting other women over a man. She was little Qing Luo, a girl who valued her life above all else. Abandoned by her parents as a child, she had wandered through hardship until she entered the Forbidden City, where she met the beautiful, gracious Yue Ren and the clever, perceptive Lü Zhu. At last, her wandering heart found a home. The three s 30.1kReads9.6Score4kShelves

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   Highly Rated Ancient Chinese Romance Recommendations

2. 302 簪 The Record of Hairpins (Complete in 4 Volumes) 簪中录（全4册） A Chilly Breeze on Either Side侧侧轻寒Mystery992k WordsCompleted The little red fish Agashnie, which feeds on human blood; the mysterious talisman that had followed Li Shubai for years; Empress Wang, the peerless beauty of the Daming Palace; three clusters of doodles written by the late emperor himself before his death; a marriage contract made with Wang Yun in their youth... Every mystery returns to its point of origin. Every choice remains beyond anyone’s control, as impossible to resist or escape as fate itself. Yang Chonggu has returned to the palace and 17.3kReads9.7Score2.8kShelves
3. 303 闻 The Sound of Spring 闻春声 Evergreen and Everwhite长青长白Ancient Romance161k WordsCompleted [Taciturn, stammering country hunk VS vivacious, fiery widow. Farming romance, one-on-one, both leads’ first relationship] [She makes the first move, and the unyielding tree finally blossoms. A period farming romance] At the matchmaker's urging, young Yao Chunniang took her dowry and married into the Zhang family in Lishui Village. Who could have guessed that on their wedding night, her sickly husband would close his eyes and die? Before Yao Chunniang could even process what had happened, she ha 29.5kReads9.6Score3.5kShelves
4. 304 女 Matriarchy: Big Sister Is Busy Picking Tea 女尊之阿姐采茶忙 How Many Strings on the Qin and Zheng琴筝多少弦Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Matriarchal world + farming + not a mindless wish-fulfillment story + heroine grows stronger] In the late Qing and early Republican era, Tang Han'er, the unremarkable daughter of a merchant family in Beiping, was adopted into a matriarchal village in the tea country of Lingnan and made heir to the head of the family. Thus began her life devoted to tea: she went from tea farmer to tea merchant, building her business while also taking husbands. Tang Han'er was busy leading everyone toward prosper 55Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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   It's a matriarchal society with multiple husbands, but both the male and female leads are normal. The writing is excellent, depicting a slow and peaceful development of the story, with delicate emotions, making it suitable for close reading.

5. 305 人 Middle-Aged and Alone, With No One to Lean On 人到中年，无人可依 Little Imp小妖孽Modern Romance703k WordsCompleted A middle-aged couple have no sex life and barely communicate. With elderly parents to care for and children to raise, they hit a dead end at work and struggle through a life full of endless chores. Then suddenly, an unforeseen and terrifying crisis sweeps them into a storm. What should they do next? Can they keep going? How can they turn things around? 240Reads7.4Score129Shelves

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   I recommend this book.

6. 306 团 The Whole Family’s Darling in the 1980s: The Drama Queen Is Doted On by All 团宠八零：戏精娇妻被宠上天啦 Pleasing Words and Clear Speech悦语清言Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Period setting + doted-on by the whole family + pilot + cannon fodder + supporting actress] Li Can, an anesthesiologist so busy she could work like a dog, unexpectedly becomes the cannon-fodder supporting actress who wreaks havoc in an old period film. To make the heroine and hero's grand romance come true, she sacrifices herself and even brings her whole family to ruin, leaving no one with a happy ending. Fortunately, she still has family who love her unconditionally, so maybe there's a chance 1.1kReads9.2Score129Shelves

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   All three books are rebirth/time travel novels, including period dramas, interstellar novels, and entertainment industry novels. 😳I've read a wide variety of books, and these three are all good. The characters are intelligent, neither naive nor wicked. Some readers say the male lead condones the female lead's bad deeds 😅 But opinions vary. After all, if someone wrongs me, I will retaliate.

7. 307 救 Help, I Don't Want to Inherit the Family Business, I Just Want to Be a Commander 救命我不想继承家业只想当指挥官 Bu Le卟嘞Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Complete, interstellar, nobility, war, time] Ye Zhi'ai was carried as a fetus into the interstellar era and born as a human baby on Bay Star. At three years old, her maternal grandfather brought her to the capital planet and announced that she would inherit his noble title. Ye Zhi'ai: Can you eat nobility? I just want to be a commander. So she pursued scientific research and combat training with equal dedication, until the article A Rising Goddess: The Genius Life of Redrock’s Youngest Chief to 1.1kReads9.0Score163Shelves
8. 308 重 Reborn as the Beloved of Everyone: The Movie Emperor's Wife Is Poor and Fierce Again 重生团宠：影帝夫人又穷又凶 Not Dim-Witted After Waking Up睡醒不呆Modern Romance2.6M WordsCompleted [Print edition signed for publication] [Insanely outrageous wish-fulfillment + a few secret identities + savage online roasts + devoted romance with both leads’ first love + dazzling the world] In her previous life, she died with regrets. Now she has been reborn in the middle of a massive online hate campaign! If they’re going to hate on her anyway, she might as well stop pretending! Her scumbag fiancé gets shoved into a cold pool, then coughs and blames her? Sheng Wenyin: “What, caught a cold? 137.3kReads9.6Score14.4kShelves
9. 309 一 Ten Thousand Thoughts in a Single Moment 一念千千万 As It Is, A Bao如是阿宝Modern Romance519k WordsOngoing After her childhood friend and playmate mysteriously disappeared, he reemerged as a powerful, enigmatic figure. Whenever disaster strikes, he steps forward to save the day, yet he refuses to admit who he really is. Until the heroine uncovers his secret… 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Like fine wine, life's journey has yielded a rich tapestry of flavors, from sweet and sour to bitter and spicy. Only a single sip reveals its true taste; life's myriad facets reveal their individual moments. A story of rebirth in a peaceful and serene era!

10. 310 寒 The Origin of the Ice Sword 寒冰剑之缘起 Fireworks Princess wt烟花公主wtAncient Romance314k WordsOngoing The martial world is rife with intrigue, bloody scenes, and tangled affairs of love and hate. They were the best of friends, yet took entirely different paths. Right and wrong meant different things to each of them, and both had their own principles. They fell in love with the same woman, but expressed it in different ways. And so the story that follows began. This story is only the beginning. 38Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Hope you all enjoy it! [Upvote][Upvote] 💕💕 New author, new book, thank you for your support!

11. 311 异 A City in a Foreign Land, My Dear You 异乡的城，亲爱的你 Autumn Thoughts and Lotus Whispers秋思莲语Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Ye Lian had had enough of living apart from her husband. Ignoring everyone’s objections and attempts to dissuade her, she resolutely quit her civil service job and moved to the big city to reunite with him. But while looking for work, she was targeted in a snatch-and-grab robbery, and every one of her documents was stolen... Cao Xueqian loved and cherished his wife, and all he wanted was to give her a good life. But he faced setback after setback. He thought he’d finally found a good opportunity —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A loving couple, living a peaceful and serene life; reading this slowly will surely move you.

12. 312 做 Be a Useful Member of Society 做一个对社会有用的人 Song Xiangbai宋象白Modern Romance994k WordsCompleted After failing the college entrance exam, Su Xiaoqi is assigned to a private university. As she stares at the bright red acceptance letter, her whole family frets over the exorbitant tuition. What can they do? Will she have to retake the exam? Just then, she suddenly gets a Progress System that pays her just for walking every day?! Seeing the huge sum of money in the System, she resolves to improve herself and become someone who can contribute to society. 5.6kReads9.5Score930Shelves

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    Quite inspiring, no truly awful characters.

13. 313 女 A Reborn Female Alchemist Turns Her Life Around as a Farmer’s Daughter 女炼丹师转世农家女逆袭人生 The Gods Keep Silent诸神不语Ancient Romance448k WordsCompleted [Ancient romance with a creative premise] + [lighthearted and witty] + [farming] + [one-on-one romance] Shen Jiaqi has been reborn. In her previous life, she was an alchemist. In this one, she is born into a Duke's household. To secure the title of heir for her son, the Duchess gives Shen Jiaqi to a midwife, and she grows up as a farmer's daughter. Only Grandma Shen knows the secret of her birth. Surrounded by her family's love, Shen Jiaqi grows up happily. When she is six, her alchemy room awak 136Reads7.0Score—Shelves

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    Peaceful and serene 😏

14. 314 飏 Yangcheng 飏城 Liu Jin刘瑾Historical200k WordsCompleted This is just one of countless stories from the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression: sacrifice, passion, fear, and moving moments fill every cell. In this era, even love seems to have been reduced to waiting... 65Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Three original works recommended

15. 315 幽 Chronicles of the Netherworld 幽冥记 Liu Jin刘瑾Eastern Fantasy175k WordsCompleted Set against the backdrop of Song dynasty mythology, the story begins with a journey through the underworld and unfolds through a series of characters and tales. As the Buddha says, “Goodness is the root of all things,” and so loyalty and filial piety are the foundations of being human. Holding on to a single good thought is the righteous path of this world. The Buddha also says, “Desire is the source of resentment in the human heart.” Love can fill the heart with the joy of blooming flowers, but 91Reads—Score100Shelves
16. 316 毕 Now That We’ve Graduated, Let’s Love Well 毕业了好好爱 Little Xiao Qiang, Keep It Up小小强加油Modern Romance440k WordsCompleted In middle school, a teacher once said something that made a deep impression on me, and I resolved not to date while I was still in school. As luck would have it, my classmate Liu Chengheng made the same vow. But Liu Chengheng was tall, handsome, and captain of the school basketball team, so girls were always chasing after him. He asked me for help, and out of loyalty to a friend, I decided to fend off his admirers for him. I kept it up until graduation. On graduation day, Liu Chengheng came to f 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The writing is good, and it's not the kind of formulaic, clichéd story. No time travel, no rebirth, no system, no scumbags, and no abuse.

17. 317 功 The Kung Fu County Magistrate 功夫县长 Little Xiao Qiang, Keep It Up小小强加油Urban301k WordsCompleted After the former county magistrate dies by suicide, the higher-ups parachute a new magistrate into Shuanghe. Secretary Qin stares in utter disbelief at the new magistrate before him, who carries a shabby old-fashioned bundle on his back and has gauze stuck to his forehead! But Wang Xiaoneng doesn't care what anyone thinks. With his master's ancestral peachwood sword in hand and his master's ancestral whip wrapped around his waist, no demon or ghost can stand in the way of his great ambition and 509Reads6.3Score—Shelves
18. 318 小 Spring Dawn in a Small Village 小村春晓 Little Xiao Qiang, Keep It Up小小强加油Modern Romance348k WordsCompleted Li Village is backward in its thinking, with deeply entrenched male chauvinism and a strong preference for sons over daughters. Women have low status, and village rules forbid them from taking husbands into their families. As a result, families without sons are effectively left without descendants and must also endure many forms of unfair treatment. Li Guoqing used to work at an arts and crafts factory in the city. Later, he returned to the village and became its head. With the help of his wife, 21Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 319 云 A Gentle Breeze Under Clear Skies: 云淡风轻： Little Xiao Qiang, Keep It Up小小强加油Modern Romance353k WordsCompleted Yang Xiaoyun, formerly known as Su Xiaoyun, had just graduated from high school when her adoptive parents tried to force her into marriage. After making a successful escape, she arrived in Huangdu, a major international metropolis, where she began a new life. 13Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 320 我 My Great-Grandfather Is a Miracle Doctor 我的太公是神医 Little Xiao Qiang, Keep It Up小小强加油Modern Romance560k WordsCompleted My new work is out! Come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 144Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 321 房 The House and the Car 房子车子 Little Xiao Qiang, Keep It Up小小强加油10k WordsCompleted House and Car 3Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 322 良 A Conscience-Driven Liquor 良心酒 Little Xiao Qiang, Keep It Up小小强加油26k WordsCompleted Honest Liquor 21Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 323 魔 Demon Star Queen 魔星女王 Little Xiao Qiang, Keep It Up小小强加油Modern Romance366k WordsCompleted The people of the Magic Star Kingdom revere magic, which holds a status equal to modern high technology. The kingdom’s national treasure, the Magic Star, is said to possess incredible powers and to protect its master. It has always been set into the scepter symbolizing supreme authority, carried by the king. It is the ultimate emblem of the Magic Star Kingdom’s power. But King Molin makes a foolish decision and releases the Magic Star, hoping it will freely choose its next master. The all-powerf —Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 324 粉 A Pink Summer 粉红色的夏天 Little Xiao Qiang, Keep It Up小小强加油Modern Romance227k WordsCompleted Xia Xiaomei and her classmates Chen Yusheng and Lin Ling went to Sencheng to take over a tiny advertising agency. Looking for somewhere quiet to live, Xia Xiaomei rented a room in a house built by the Li family, where she met the male lead, Li Hangyu. Xia Xiaomei's best friend, Xia Lingmei, had gone to Sencheng to work after graduating from middle school. Now that Xia Xiaomei had moved there too, the two friends could be together again. Li Hangyu was rich, handsome, and tall, the prince charming 7Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 325 不 Become an Immortal or a Demon 不成仙就成魔 Little Xiao Qiang, Keep It Up小小强加油Eastern Fantasy983k WordsCompleted The eldest prince, Deguang, wanted to become emperor. His good classmate Shizhuang had entered the Mu Manor to cultivate. Shizhuang often ate, drank, and had fun with Deguang, and after learning a few minor spells, he liked to put on mysterious airs in front of their classmates. Deguang had tried several times to harm his second and third younger brothers, but failed. He wanted Shizhuang to use magic to control his father, the emperor, and his two younger brothers, so he could become king. He pr 2Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 326 如 The Ruyi Pendant 如意佩 Little Xiao Qiang, Keep It Up小小强加油Eastern Fantasy455k WordsCompleted A treasure vault left behind by the previous dynasty can only be opened with a pair of Ruyi pendants, whose purpose is known to very few. After the Ouyang dynasty seized the throne, it ruthlessly hunted down the former dynasty’s soldiers and officials, while continuing its search for the vault. Once Xuanyu and Li Chenyang, formerly known as Haochen, came of age, they set out from Molan Valley to avenge their country and family. They were joined by the miracle doctor Gui Shou Wu, Li Chenyang’s ol 51Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 327 毒 A Poisonous Path Through the Jianghu 毒步江湖 Little Xiao Qiang, Keep It Up小小强加油Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted The Yang and Qiao families have been sworn enemies for generations, locked in an endless cycle of revenge. On a dark, stormy night, the Qiao family attacked the Yangs once more. By then, the Yang family had dwindled to just two elders and the couple Gong Peixiao and Yang Yi. Gong Peixiao was pregnant, and to preserve the family line, the Yangs did everything they could to help her escape. Tragically, she miscarried on the way. Gong Peixiao fled to the dilapidated, desolate Bailong Temple. There, 133Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 328 明 Moonlight Fort 明月堡 Zhan Quan湛泉Urban448k WordsCompleted Set after the Central Plains War, this work follows the rise and fall of the Hu family, a prominent business clan in Mianshang County in central Shanxi, and the joys and sorrows shared by two generations. It portrays the region’s distinctive local customs and bears the clear imprint of its era. 43Reads—Score—Shelves

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29. 329 是 Is It the Wind, or Isn't It? 是风不是风 Slow Shade慢荫Modern Romance204k WordsOngoing “Are you doing okay?” “Pretty well.” “That's all that matters, as long as you're doing well.” By the waterside swings, along the bamboo-lined path, I see you once, and nothing else can compare. Our story begins. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You should check out the doctor vs. Artifact restorer video! 🤗

30. 330 小 A Little Wish, As We Wrote It 小小的心愿，如我们所书 Xi Chao惜晁Anime Fanfiction131k WordsOngoing Stories about ordinary people in Amphoreus, exploring the endless possibilities of the 33,550,336 cycles of eternal return. These include alternate-universe imaginings, autobiographies of existing characters, and other kinds of tales that give little people a complete life, or portray the Golden Descendants from another angle. Some text will draw on material from inside and outside the game. If you spot any historical inaccuracies, please point them out so I can correct them promptly, meow. If 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a collection of short, literary stories set within the game's world. It includes many interesting tales outside the game's world, and even those who haven't played the game can enjoy it as a regular novel.

31. 331 多 How I Wish I Could Go Back 多想再回到从前 Big Fire Bull大火牛Urban63k WordsOngoing A heartfelt work by Dahuo Niu, dedicated to family. I hope readers enjoy it, and support and review it. It's a really good novel, and I hope everyone likes it. Thank you. Thank you. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This new book is quite excellent.

32. 332 蓝 The Boy in White Belonging to Mr. Lan 蓝先生的白衣少年 I Am One of a Kind吾无二Two Male Leads416k WordsCompleted The whole family pitches in to help the CEO find love! He'll scheme and trick his way into getting a wife. Nothing in this world is more beautiful than being cherished by one person and bringing joy to each other's hearts. Because of you, I'm willing to believe in karma and reincarnation, in past and present lives, because I want to be with you for all eternity... Funny and sweet, with a gorgeous bottom and a handsome top! Mr. Lan's tenderness can nourish all things; Mr. Lan will share both the 37Reads9.2Score—Shelves

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    A freshly released novel! Don't let the ratings fool you! A sweet and heartwarming romance featuring a domineering CEO and his entire family involved in the relationship, all working together to win his wife through deception and trickery! The most beautiful thing in the world is to be loved by one person and to bring joy to two. Because of you, I'm willing to believe in karma and reincarnation, in past and present lives, because I want to be with you for all eternity… Funny and sweet, with a beautiful protagonist and a handsome antagonist!! Perfect for reading alone in bed, "Mr. Lan's White-Clad Boy" is now available.

33. 333 高 The Reborn Noblewoman of a Prestigious Family 高门贵女【重生】 Green Lemon Lemon青柠檬檬Ancient Romance128k WordsOngoing [Noble Family Daughter and Modern Transmigrator Join Forces + Reborn + Rule-Breaking + Feel-Good Daily Life + Ex-Husband Chases His Wife to the Crematorium] Jiang Ying transmigrates at the same time as her modern-day twin sister, Jiang Lai. Jiang Ying becomes the illegitimate daughter of the prime minister's family, while her sister becomes the legitimate daughter of a sixth-rank official. At the Mid-Autumn Banquet, her sister wins the Crown Prince's favor with a girl-group dance and is chosen a 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, especially one where the bride marries her mortal enemy—that's something to check out.

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