Pure Historical Romance! No Transmigration, No Rebirth 纯古言！！！非穿越，非重生

1. 451 宫 Palace Music, Love and Shadows: Three Plum Blossoms 宫音恋影：梅花三弄 Wind Isle Song风屿吟Ancient Romance16k WordsCompleted Palace Melodies, Love's Shadow: Three Variations on Plum Blossoms —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Short stories, ancient sayings about power and strategy

2. 452 王 Your Highness, Stop Pretending to Be Dead! Your Princess Consort Is About to Remarry 王爷快别装薨了，王妃要改嫁 Gentle Evening Breeze和煦的晚风Ancient Romance205k WordsCompleted [play the pig to eat the tiger + revenge + the regretful pursuit of a lost love] Mu Hanxiao, Prince of Jin of the Dayi Dynasty, returns victorious from battle, only to suddenly die at the victory banquet hosted by his sister-in-law, Empress Dowager Xiao. Nuo Yunxi, the disowned daughter of the Xianhou Manor, is so frail she can barely take a few steps without panting. Her grandparents and parents have all been assassinated. She fears no powerful people and avenges her family. Yet she has no c 2Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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   Pure ancient saying, no time travel, no rebirth

3. 453 赐 After Our Betrothal, My Husband's Family Dotes on Me 赐婚后，我被夫家团宠了 Da Mai大迈Ancient Romance565k WordsCompleted [Pure historical romance, no rebirth, focused on sweet married life, with light political intrigue] [A general and a noble lady, Marriage Before Love × both leads are virgins] Wei Rao is the most doted-on commandery princess in Daxin. Raised by the Empress Dowager from childhood, she has a beauty and status that all the women of Daxin envy. Zhou Yuqing is the renowned general who reclaimed the borderlands. Not only is he a formidable fighter, he is also handsome as a jade carving. Before long, h 1.3kReads8.7Score138Shelves

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   Waiting for updates, no rebirth, pure ancient sayings, general matching princess, marriage first, love later, this is my thing,

4. 454 笨 The Silly Beauty Is Sweet and Soft, and the Regent Is Smitten 笨蛋美人乖又软摄政王他沦陷了 Drunken Sugar醉糖Ancient Romance558k WordsCompleted Su Ningning is simple-minded and innocent. On her wedding day, she stumbles upon rebels slaughtering her family and crashes straight into the arms of Lou Shengxue, the regent who holds power over the entire court. Cold and bloodthirsty, he was about to take her life when he unexpectedly discovered that she carried a secret remedy for breaking curses. He had no choice but to keep her by his side. Everyone laughs at her as a useless, foolish princess consort, but only Lou Shengxue knows that this 618Reads—Score100Shelves

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   He was stunned to see her clumsy yet brave look when she was protecting her grandma; when she was ignorant and didn't know her heartbeat, he had already fallen into a complete mess. This sour feeling of "she doesn't know he loves her" is absolutely amazing.

5. 455 夺 After Seizing the Throne, I Took Her Into My Arms 夺下帝位后，囚她入怀 Silent in Wind and Snow不言风雪Ancient Romance414k WordsCompleted Obsessive male lead who takes what he wants × forced love × strong-willed female lead × both leads are virgins × palace intrigue Three years ago, Shen Shiyuan was sent to the harem by Xiao Shimian to become another man’s empress. Three years later, clad in armor, he seized the throne and kept her by his side, demanding her presence day after day. If Xiao Shimian’s life was a dark night shrouded in fog, then Shen Shiyuan was his only light. He couldn’t bear her trying to escape or ignoring him. O 2kReads6.7Score163Shelves

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   It's a pure ancient story, no rebirth, no time travel, forced love. The female protagonist is so miserable. For his own power, the male protagonist sent her to the palace to become someone else's queen. Three years later, he seized the throne and kidnapped her back to his side.

6. 456 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 7.7kReads9.2Score849Shelves

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   😴After Zhuli was transferred to the imperial court, she was always haunted by the same dream - a tall man looming in the dream. Until she met those mysterious eyes, she suddenly woke up! There is no counterattack by the heroine here, no fierce palace battle💫, the weak heroine encounters the setting of being the only one in the later stage. What kind of tender and special love is hidden in the story of Fei Shuangjie?

7. 457 长 The Grand Princess's Marriage Alliance Fell Through? Ministers, Run for Your Lives! 长公主和亲未遂？满朝文武快跑！ Optimistic Sunflower乐天派向日葵Ancient Romance339k WordsCompleted [Wise and decisive Grand Princess VS patient, scheming Hanlin Academy scholar] [Two powerful leads + punishing scumbags + sweet romance] One-line synopsis: You were a gentleman, so how did you end up joining the thieves? In Zhu Qing’an’s eyes, Luo Jiangning is nothing but a bastard who climbed the ranks by relying on women! She could have lived carefree at the Temple of Gratitude as the late emperor’s posthumous daughter, but Luo Jiangning dragged her into the treacherous political arena for no 156Reads8.8Score—Shelves
8. 458 皇 The Empress Is a Master of Both Pen and Sword, and She’ll Walk If She’s Not Happy 皇后能文能武，不爽我就开溜 Qin Chuan Lili秦川粒粒Ancient Romance382k WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + marriage first, love later + regretful pursuit + sweet and angsty + power struggles + career + equally strong leads] Zhou Qingxi is the daughter of the greatest general in the empire, yet she was never loved by her family. When she grew up, she tried to elope with a scholar, but their plan failed and he was sentenced to death. Then, after a wager, the emperor arranged for her to marry Lu Chen'an, the Sixth Prince. Zhou Qingxi played along, married into the prince's residen —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Zhou Qingxi is the daughter of the most powerful general in the dynasty. However, she has not been loved by her family since she was a child. When she grew up, she failed to elope with a scholar, and the scholar was sentenced to death. However, because of a bet, she was offered a marriage to the sixth prince, Lu Chenan, so she tricked her into marrying into the palace, waiting for an opportunity to avenge her sweetheart. Unexpectedly, she met the prince's green tea and white moonlight. She, Zhou Qingxi, was not going to be a doormat! Since the prince was already in love with her, she no longer asked for true love. After taking revenge, she went to the Mobei battlefield alone, using what she had learned to protect her family and country, showing her style as a general's daughter. In the end, Lu Chenan regretted it! After chasing his wife at the crematorium, he was impressed by her strategy and intelligence when they met again. The prince fell in love with her! He admired her talent and felt sorry for her fragility. In the end, he said: "I will spend the rest of my life making up for what you lost~"

9. 459 永 The Story of Yongning, Like a Dream of This Fleeting Life 永宁故，若浮生梦 A Xia Loves Milk Tea阿夏爱喝奶茶Ancient Romance111k WordsOngoing Born the legitimate princess, she is the apple of everyone's eye. Though raised deep within the palace, she still follows her nature and lives as she pleases. Even when people claiming to truly love her appear at her side, all she wants is a love that is pure and untainted. After experiencing betrayal, treachery, and sincere affection, will she finally get what she wants? —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Purely speaking from ancient times, the heroine is a noble princess, her personality is not silly and sweet, and there are many male protagonists!

10. 460 奸 The Treacherous Minister Can't Resist Her Allure 奸臣不经撩 Fruit Jelly水果冻冻Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Later, when Shen Gongchen pressed her too hard, Liu Suisui covered her face and wept. She was terribly aggrieved. “My father died, my mother remarried, and I have no one to rely on. I came all the way to the capital just to marry a rich husband. What’s wrong with that?” Shen Gongchen pressed her at every turn. “He has to be rich? Why not rich and powerful?” Liu Suisui raised her eyes ever so slightly and gave him a shy, coquettish glance. After a long pause, she asked softly, “Uncle… do you like 14.4kReads8.8Score1.6kShelves

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    Beautiful ancient Chinese proverbs, recommended

11. 461 嫡 The Legitimate Daughter's Cunning, and Her Way with Husbands 嫡女善谋，御夫有道 Optimistic Sunflower乐天派向日葵Ancient Romance421k WordsCompleted [Calculating Earl’s Legitimate Daughter vs. Cold and Ruthless Heir to the Duke] [Power Couple, Sweet Romance] Shen Yunshu, the eldest legitimate daughter of the Earl of Xiting, is the only legitimate heir of her generation. But her father, Lord Shen, favors a beautiful young concubine who has both a son and a daughter, while her domineering grandmother can’t stand her either. Always calm and unruffled, Shen Yunshu only wants to live a quiet life with her mother. Yet people keep trying to disrupt 9.6kReads9.2Score1.2kShelves
12. 462 摄 The Regent Turns Out to Be My Male Favorite 摄政王竟是我的男宠 Gazing at the Remaining Snow from Afar at Zhongnan Mountain远在终南望余雪Ancient Romance372k WordsCompleted My new book is out! You can read my work on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 149Reads7.4Score—Shelves

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    No time travel, no rebirth, no system, as the old saying goes

13. 463 小 The Poor Little One Is Brought to the Eastern Palace by the Crown Prince and Spoiled Every Day 小可怜被太子抱回东宫，日日宠冠 Astonishing Beauty惊颜Ancient Romance905k WordsOngoing [The silly, teary beauty Su Yao and the cold, haughty Crown Prince Xie Jingzhao] [Mutual devotion + one-on-one romance + doting husband + fiercely protective + sweet romance + exclusive love] [Also known as: Oh No! The Crown Prince Found Out I Spread Rumors That We Were Involved!] Su Yao was an obscure laundry maid in the Crown Prince’s residence. One day, she happened to incur the wrath of the maid who attended the Crown Prince at night and was driven out of the residence. Back in her village, 532Reads8.9Score101Shelves

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    Non-time travel and rebirth, the female protagonist is a native and the male protagonist is a prince

14. 464 盛 Spoiled in a Golden Age 盛世娇宠 Feng Qingling风轻灵Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Her promising fiancé is set up by her cousin, so she casts him aside. The heir of a marquis's family wants to take her as a concubine, but she refuses! To protect the people she cares about and trample those who wronged her underfoot, she becomes the emperor's woman. See how she wins the emperor's heart, protects her children, battles the Empress Dowager above and the imperial consorts below, and rises higher with every step. 3.8kReads9.0Score406Shelves

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    Pure ancient saying! Palace fight!

15. 465 公 Princess, Disaster! The Top Scholar Has Run from His Wedding Again! 公主不好了，状元郎又逃婚了！ You Sheng又生Ancient Romance516k WordsCompleted [1v1 + fictional setting + angst for the pleasure of it] Angst! Angst! Angst! If you want sweet romance, proceed with caution!!! [Brash, domineering ninth princess vs. refined, resourceful top scholar] Chu Yanyan was the most precious ninth princess of Tianyao, adored by everyone, but she just had to meet the greatest rival of her life: the newly crowned top scholar, Gui Zimu. As the top scholar rode through the streets, one glance was all it took for Chu Yanyan to fall in love. Among the flower 251Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Pure ancient saying, the unruly princess falls in love at first sight, buys, sells, and stalks her to death. He escapes her pursuit, but he cannot fly without wings [shy]

16. 466 王 The Princess Consort Reigns Supreme, and the Coldhearted Prince Is a Charmer 王妃在上，冷情王爷也风流 Long Wind Over the Moon长风偃月Ancient Romance264k WordsCompleted [Both Pure + Mutual Healing + Sweet Romance] She had never been loved by either of her parents, and life in the manor was worse than that of a servant. Yet after others schemed against her, a twist of fate led her to marry a cold and heartless prince. On their wedding night, Zuo Yi left Wan Xiyuan alone in their bridal chamber. When his guards went to investigate, they found the new princess consort eating and drinking with her maid, chatting and laughing. She seemed not to care whether she was 14Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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    This is a very good Gongdouzhai fight story that I have read! Double clean! Marriage first, love later! Rely on each other! Mouth and brain! Both sweet and tearful! If you don't watch it, you will definitely regret it!

17. 467 两 Two Hearts in Tune, Our Longing Written in a Silk Letter 两心知，相思写锦书 Yao Yao Qian Li杳杳千里Ancient Romance343k WordsCompleted Childhood sweethearts, an ancient-style romance about lifelong devotion to one person, set in a fictional Great Qi. Fourth Prince Heba Yiwei is the son of the Northern Qi emperor and a Han Chinese consort. As a boy, he lived temporarily in Tanzhou with his mother, where he saved Ye Beiying, the daughter of Tanzhou's garrison commander, from a bolting horse. Beiying was lovely, sweet-natured, and well-behaved, and Yiwei's mother adored her. Yiwei was aloof from a young age, but treated Beiying di 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Childhood sweethearts, the ancient saying goes that the love between two people lasts a lifetime, imagining the Liao era. His Royal Highness He Ba Yiwei, the fourth prince, was the prince born of the Northern Qi Emperor and a Han female concubine. When he was a boy, he and his mother temporarily lived in Tanzhou, and rescued Ye Beiying, the daughter of the Tanzhou guard, from a frightened horse. Bei Ying Yuxue is cute, kind and well-behaved, and is deeply loved by Yiwei's mother. Yiwei has been cold and cold since childhood, and treats Beiying differently than others. Later Yiwei returned to Northern Qi with his mother, never forgetting Bei Ying, and found Bei Ying again seven years later. Unexpectedly, the two countries were at war, and Yiwei took the initiative to attack the city in order to protect Bei Ying. Bei Ying's father Ye Qingxuan died in battle, and Yiwei desperately brought his beloved girl back to his palace. After experiencing various misunderstandings and ups and downs, Beiying was taken away by his adopted brother Zhao Mu and left for a year. In the end, Yiwei was seriously injured by Zhao Mu when he went on an expedition. Only then did Beiying see her own heart and reconcile with Yiwei. Heba was also a powerful prince. Although he was of noble status, young and handsome, he was single and innocent in his feelings. He had no other thoughts and only wanted to be with his beloved girl. Perhaps this idealized love is not real enough, but in this chaotic world, we yearn for such feelings.

18. 468 一 The Prime Minister's Pampered Lady: He Begs Her to Divorce Him 一品娇宠，丞相大人求休妻 Half a Branch of Red Apricot半枝红杏Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Gu Qingzhi is only eighteen, beautiful, born into a powerful family, and free to spend as much money as she likes. So how did she end up marrying a man who’d already been married once, and who even has a six-year-old child? Is there something wrong with her eyes? Now that she’s come to her senses, she knows being a stepmother is no easy task. Husband, please grant her a divorce and let her return to her family home in peace! “Prime Minister, this is bad! Madam has gone to the Old Madam again, s 1.2kReads8.8Score478Shelves

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    Although this book is not a book about romance, the male protagonist has a child, but the content is really good, the heroine's character is neither weak nor a virgin, she is rich and beautiful.

19. 469 世 The Young Lord's Wife Is a Little Sweet 世子夫人有点甜 The Moon Hangs Over the West Tower明月挂西楼Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Shen Mian, the young lady of the Shen family, is unlike other girls. While they all dream of marrying the heir apparent Jiang, she thinks about going back to her hometown in Qingzhou to eat seafood every day. The heir apparent is on the verge of tears. “How am I worse than seafood? Tell me, and I'll change.” Shen Mian blinks. “You can buy seafood. I can't buy you.” The heir apparent says, “You can have me.” Shen Mian doesn't believe him, so he has to try every trick in the book, marry her first, 1.4kReads9.0Score151Shelves

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    There are plain emotions, no annoying male and female characters, no particularly annoying villains, the heroine has her own advantages but no cheats, everyone is very vivid, and the plot is very reasonable. Mian Mian, who was doted on by her family since she was a child and has grown to be a cute and soft-hearted person, and Jiang Xinglie, the scheming and clever prince of the Duke of Jingguo, have been in a relationship for decades that has made many people in the capital envious.

20. 470 腹 The Scheming Prince: The Fierce Girl Plans to Turn the Tables 腹黑王爷：彪悍丫头要翻天 Meng Xuan Xuan孟暄暄Ancient Romance3.6M WordsCompleted Ye Zhenzhen became Prince Jing Qi You's personal maid, and everyone said her lowly birth meant the prince would tire of her sooner or later. A young servant: "Don't worry, Zhenzhen. Once the prince gets tired of you, he'll give you to me as my wife!" A guard: "Zhenzhen, when the prince no longer wants you, I want to take care of you for the rest of your life!" Zhenzhen rolled her eyes. She had plenty of money. When the prince got tired of her, she would buy her freedom, open a shop, and become a 3.7kReads9.1Score441Shelves

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    To put it simply, the heroine and the hero have very high IQs and good looks, and they also like and trust each other.

21. 471 农 A Farmer's Daughter Forces a Marriage, and the Crown Prince Becomes a Live-In Son-in-Law 农女逼婚，太子被迫成了上门女婿 Baby Li Yu李渔宝宝Ancient Romance314k WordsCompleted Her father had barely died when her cousin set his sights on the family fortune, and on Taoxi. To protect both her home and herself, she decided to take in a husband. When her cousin heard and came to make a scene, Taoxi had just brought home an injured man. Seeing his savior bullied, the man kicked her cousin clear out the front gate. Taoxi’s thoughts turned. Wasn’t he the perfect candidate? Taoxi: “Do you remember what you promised me?” Man: “I do. You saved my life, miss. Just name what 93Reads7.0Score—Shelves

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    The real pure ancient saying: She saved his life, repaid her kindness, forced him to agree with her body, and had a baby with him, but she didn't know much about the posture of giving birth to a baby, so she thought she could get pregnant by lying down together. ... He knew, but he just didn't say it. It was so hard to endure it every night because he was planning how to escape... In the end, he succeeded in escaping, but he came back three years later because he fell in love with her. This time he married her, and he guided her on their wedding night... She finally unlocked a new posture for holding a baby...

22. 472 朵 The Legend of Duoyi 朵依传 Smiling Eyes Amid Peach Blossoms桃花深处眉眼弯弯Ancient Romance538k WordsCompleted A girl who grew up in hardship is fortunate enough to be acknowledged by the Khan and become the flower of the grasslands. To protect her people, she is sent away as a princess to marry a Khitan king in his fifties, exiled to the desolate frontier. There, she struggles through hardship alongside A Yan, whose fate has been just as cruel. Together, they fight their way out of darkness and toward the dawn. Family, lovers, tribe, homeland: when looking back on the years gone by, which of these is th 310Reads9.4Score106Shelves
23. 473 吾 Wherever My Heart Is at Peace, That Is Home 吾心安即吾乡 My Left Eyelid Keeps Twitching左眼皮跳啊跳Ancient Romance439k WordsCompleted A few acres of fields, a few children, and chickens, ducks, pigs, and cattle to call my own. -- “Could we go to your home in our next life?” “Are you silly? This is my home! You, the children, and everything else... This is the only place I call home.” 1.9kReads8.4Score105Shelves

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    A few acres of land, a group of children, chickens, ducks, cattle and sheep spend their time together. "This is my home! With you, children, and everything else, this is where I feel at ease." A pastoral love story that heals easily and flows slowly. [Grass has been planted][Grass has been planted][Grass has been planted]

24. 474 江 Though the Realm Is Dear, I Only Wish to Give You a Lifetime of Splendor 江山虽情重，只愿许你一世倾城 Mr. Fanyang范阳先生Ancient Romance576k WordsCompleted Synopsis: Emperor and empress couple + devoted one-and-only love + childhood friends Chu Qiyu is the crown prince of Great Chu and its future emperor. Luo Qingyan is a princess of Beiyuan, whose father is the powerful King of Beiyuan. They met for the first time that year and were betrothed by imperial decree. From then on, their fates were intertwined. As an emperor, he always had to put the realm first. Chu Qiyu had never imagined falling in love with her. He knew what she wanted, yet in the e 683Reads8.8Score100Shelves

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    Introduction: Empress CP + single favorite and double chaste + childhood sweetheart Chu Qiyu is the prince of Chu and the future emperor. Luo Qingyan is the princess of Beiyuan, and her father is the most powerful King of Beiyuan. When they met for the first time that year, they were granted marriage by the emperor, and their fates were linked together from then on. As an emperor, the country, the country, and the country are always the top priority. Falling in love with her was something Chu Qiyu had never thought of. Luo Qingyan entered the palace at the age of eight, married him and became the crown princess at the age of sixteen, and became the queen at the age of eighteen. Trapped in the palace all her life, after losing her parents, she gradually lost herself in the palace. From beginning to end, all she wanted was to go home. He loves Jiangshan and her even more. She loves freedom and she loves him. Looking at the flowers is worse than looking at the leaves, the green shadows are meaningful! After experiencing prosperity, we gradually lose indifference; if we don't admire prosperity, we are willing to be indifferent.

25. 475 满 Snow Across the Mountains 满山雪 Jinshi Yi今时一Ancient Romance476k WordsCompleted [Traditional Historical Romance + Tragedy + Devoted to Each Other + Tragic Ending] [Important: This is NOT a strong-female-lead story!!! It is NOT sweet romance!!! The heroine longs for warmth and love early on, and is not a proper death warrior, so this is a tragedy!!! The heroine is plain-looking at first and only becomes beautiful after entering the prince’s manor, so please avoid this if you only want a beauty heroine!!! The story also hints at a male-male pairing, so please don’t read if th 6Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    Pure ancient words, not time travel, not rebirth, good writing [sending my heart] the second book is super sweet [laughing]

26. 476 和 Sharing Dreams with the Cold and Aloof Heir, the Adorable Cousin Gets Kissed to Tears Night After Night 和清冷世子共梦，娇娇表妹夜夜被亲哭 Xi Moxi喜沫兮Ancient Romance681k WordsCompleted [Both Untouched + Only One He Loves + Mild Household Rivalry + Traditional Historical Romance] Shen Qingluo has an unspeakable dream every night, and she plans to keep it a secret for the rest of her life... After her family falls on hard times, she has no choice but to seek refuge at the Jing'an Marquis's residence in the capital. When she first arrives, she behaves modestly and follows the rules, focused on marrying her second cousin, to whom she was promised as a child, once her period of mou 771Reads7.0Score—Shelves

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    This is a pure ancient novel, there is no time travel. The heroine was the fiancee of the male protagonist's cousin in the early stage, but she always lingered with the male protagonist in her dreams every night. She felt that she was sick and avoided the male protagonist. In fact, the male protagonist also had the same dreams as her. The male protagonist later snatched the female protagonist away. It was very interesting!!!

27. 477 太 The Crown Princess Beat the Crown Prince to Death and Took the Throne Herself 太子妃把太子打死，自个登基了 Nan Family's Little Jiu南家小九Ancient Romance523k WordsCompleted A feel-good story with a strong female lead. The male lead is an obsessive, scheming old fox. Feng Jiuxi picked up a handsome man and spent a night of passion with him. Then, in a rush to return to the capital, she received an imperial decree making her the Crown Princess. On their wedding night, she lifted the veil and discovered that the handsome man she had slept with was the Crown Prince himself. From then on, Feng Jiuxi frantically hid her identity, acting weak and pitiful and fainting at t 909Reads9.0Score150Shelves

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    The main heroine is a cool story, and the male protagonist is a sickly and sinister old fox~ Feng Jiuxi picked up a beautiful boy and went back to spend a night together, and then returned to Beijing in a hurry to receive the imperial edict and become the crown princess. On the wedding night, when the hijab was lifted, the beautiful man she slept with before turned out to be the prince. As a result, Feng Jiuxi began to cover up her identity like crazy, pretending to be weak and pitiful, and fainted at every turn. Until one day, the prince who was as handsome as an immortal dropped a bunch of tokens in front of her. Miss Fu Liu... Feng Jiuxi was horrified, "Husband, please listen to my quibbles..." Shen Junci stretched out his hand to hold the person in his arms, lowered his eyes and curled his lips with a smile, "Princess, you were the heartless girl who slept with Gu Gu and ran away that day in Jiuyou Valley?"

28. 478 下 After Marrying Down, I Found the Life I Wanted 下嫁后，过上了想要的生活 Xinxing Zai欣星崽Ancient Romance771k WordsOngoing The old saying goes that a daughter should marry up and a son should marry down. But Lin Xin, a rich young lady of marriageable age, chose to marry a poor country boy. After asking what she wanted, her family decided to respect her choice and find a young man who met their standards for looks, character, and potential. Some of her closest friends couldn’t understand why she wanted to marry beneath her. After pressing her for an explanation, they found her reasons absurd. In families like theirs, 24Reads6.6Score—Shelves
29. 479 两 Two Hearts as One 两心同 Half-Sugar Book书半糖Ancient Romance123k WordsCompleted [Red Beans Turn Human + Nurturing Romance + Mutual Healing] By imperial decree, Shen Yan's childhood sweetheart entered the palace as a consort. The red-bean bracelet they had exchanged as a token of love was sent back, too. “No matter when, never forget the past. From now on, your name will be Shen Xigui.” After one drunken night, a little girl named Shen Xigui appeared by Shen Yan's side. The little girl knew nothing at all. She only knew to call, “A Yan, A Yan.” What could Shen Yan do? Raise —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Pure ancient words! In the beginning, Bai Yueguang leaves, and before leaving, he gives the male protagonist a little wife, which is so imaginative!

30. 480 贵 A Noble Lady Marries Down: The Empress of a Golden Age 贵女低嫁：盛世女皇商 Qiu Ming of Nanyang Ancient City南阳古城的仇明Ancient Romance443k WordsCompleted {Historical fiction in an alternate setting | Farming and business | Historical romance | Not reborn | Does not transmigrate} {A sequel to After Her Scumbag Father Abandoned Her: Her Life Took Off} Shen Yu never imagined her marriage prospects would be so full of twists and turns. One rebellious act led her straight to the right man. Her friend's older brother came after her, making his intentions clear. She could barely handle him. Oh, well. He'll do. * After they married, they treated each oth 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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31. 481 小 The Comeback of a Minor Official’s Daughter 小官之女的逆袭之路 Qiu Ming of Nanyang Ancient City南阳古城的仇明Ancient Romance467k WordsCompleted [Heavily revised!!!] Fictional setting! [Sister story: The Noblewoman Marries Down: The Prosperous Female Merchant Queen Has Begun] “Ah Yao, go back to Letian. Father will come get you in a year.” But one year passed, then another, and Father never sent anyone to fetch her. Well, they say a new wife means a new father. She can live just fine without them. She can pick up some seafood and earn a little money to support herself, though it seems the sea has more than just seafood. Later, she picks 1.1kReads8.5Score184Shelves
32. 482 小 The Strong Girl from Town Marries a Handsome Husband 小镇大力女，嫁个俊俏夫君 Silent Nine Words九言不语Ancient Romance540k WordsCompleted As one of the Three Tigers of the Shi family, Shi Wanyue earned a fearsome reputation across the surrounding villages at an early age. People could hardly make her sound more terrifying if they compared her to a yaksha. Other women married at sixteen or seventeen, but no one dared marry her even when she turned eighteen. That was until a fearless young man came along and got close to her. She looked at his face, then thought back to how skilled he was, and decided that marrying him might not b 3.4kReads8.8Score351Shelves
33. 483 太 Your Highness, the Empress Is Fighting Again! 太子，娘娘又打架啦！ Mu Yuyan沐予妍Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted A genius agent from the twenty-first century transmigrates and becomes the despised legitimate daughter of a noble family. She marries the Crown Prince, yet even her own father looks down on her. One day, while she’s out enjoying herself, her maid rushes over. “Your Highness, the Crown Princess is fighting someone again! It’s damaging the Eastern Palace’s dignity! Please go do something!” The Crown Prince arrives. “Who’s fighting you? Guards, hurry up and help the Crown Princess beat them up!” T 442Reads8.2Score100Shelves
34. 484 逃 Run! Run! Run! The General's Legitimate Daughter Flees Her Wedding 逃！逃！逃！将军府嫡女逃婚了 Qiu Ming of Nanyang Ancient City南阳古城的仇明Ancient Romance397k WordsCompleted (This is a fictional setting!) [Historical romance + love that grows over time + war + devotion to family and country] Their first meeting! “Hey!” Mu Yun Zhao asked tentatively. “Are you breathing, or have you stopped?” Qi Han Yu gave a slight shake of his head! Mu Yun Zhao let out a sigh of relief. “You’re alive!” She saved him, and then latched onto him! The nth time he saved her! A curved saber was about to plunge into Mu Yun Zhao’s body! The chill of death rushed toward her. But the excrucia 183Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 485 烬 Ashen Jade 烬玉 South Mountain南山Ancient Romance286k WordsCompleted [Historical romance, court intrigue, wuxia, tragic love and redemption; strong female lead, pure-hearted male lead] [Beautiful, strong, and tragic career woman · revenge-driven beauty vs. angelic sweetheart · lovestruck, hapless richest man] She is a former princess of the previous dynasty, carrying a blood feud. Wearing a human-skin mask and disguised as a wandering Taoist, she gathers an army of volunteers amid the chaos. He is a wealthy merchant from Yangzhou, silly and rich but utterly since 49Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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    The male protagonist who is stupid and has too much money is willing to go bankrupt for the female protagonist.

36. 486 退 After My Engagement Was Broken Off, I Married a Rugged Countryman Who Treated Me Like a Treasure in Three Days 退婚后嫁山野糙汉，三天被宠成宝 Green Tea绿茶茶Ancient Romance199k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + devoted love + cozy farming + gentle heroine] Taohua's engagement was broken off, and in her shame and fury, she jumped into the river. Unexpectedly, a rugged man passing by rescued her. Her clothes were soaked through, and as he pulled her from the water, the man didn't know where to look. To protect her reputation, he came to ask for her hand in marriage the very next day. Taohua accepted through tears. She thought marrying him would mean a hard life, but it turned out he was 9.4kReads9.2Score961Shelves

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    In the first two books, the female protagonist is aloof and unworthy, while the male protagonist is arrogant and sinister. The third book is a short sweet article, so sweet. The content is not cliche. These three books are not time travel or rebirth, they are proper ancient Chinese novels. It's so fun to watch😍😍😍

37. 487 澜 Lan Overturns the Southern Dynasties 澜倾南朝 Lai Xiaocai莱小蔡Ancient Romance218k WordsCompleted [Heartbreaking historical romance + a man crawling back to win his wife + a love that cannot be mended + the second male lead wins her heart!] The heroine and the second male lead officially get together from Chapter 111. If you’re impatient, feel free to skip the middle and go straight to the ending… Though she loved him so deeply, in the end he chose his kingdom and gave her up. No matter how badly he betrayed and tormented her, leaving her utterly broken, she still couldn’t stop loving him, u 69Reads6.6Score—Shelves

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    Breaking up is easier said than done, but Lan'er did it. The male protagonist tortured her from being full of infatuation to desolate and world-weary, which really made me want to punch him. Fortunately, she had the courage to let go of this relationship and welcome a new life. The writing is really good, and it is a logical thing to get together with the second male protagonist later on. The story is very interesting.

38. 488 偏 The Cold Palace's Abandoned Empress and Her Obsessive Tyrant 偏执暴君的冷宫弃后 Cocoluo Eighteen可可罗十八Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The main story is complete. [Classic historical setting + political intrigue and romance + no palace infighting + the second male lead wins] [The heroine is slow to recognize romantic feelings. Only three male leads are lovesick over her] Xie Tiange, a Cold Palace prisoner released in a general amnesty, seems insignificant, yet her origins are a mystery. No one knows she is the beloved of the ruthless emperor who imprisoned her for three years, not even Xie Tiange herself. She has no idea she is 87Reads8.4Score—Shelves
39. 489 陌 When the Flowers Bloom on the Roadside, Will You Come Home? 陌上花开，可归矣 Mu Ziyang木子阳Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted Jiang Zhaoyu was born into a marquis’s household, but her mother disliked her from the moment she was born and sent her to live with her maternal grandmother. Fortunately, Her Highness the Grand Princess raised her as her own daughter, and she grew up to become the most exalted young lady in the capital. The older brother who grew up alongside her was the one she loved, but he married someone else. Later, Jiang Zhaoyu became engaged to Chu Jinyi, the empress dowager’s grandnephew and the empress 4.3kReads8.9Score467Shelves

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    Pure ancient saying, slow to heat up

40. 490 郡 The Commandery Princess Marries Again 郡主二嫁 Shu Yan疏言Ancient Romance146k WordsCompleted Everyone said she had a fine background, beautiful looks, and talent, and that her marriage was a perfect match. She could have lived a life of luxury and comfort. What a shame she was jealous and blind. Her husband was the Duke's heir and the Empress's nephew, a refined and gifted man who was the ideal match many could only dream of. Yet just because he wanted to take a new concubine, she insisted on divorcing him. After the divorce, she was ordered to marry a brutish country bumpkin. She would 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Pure ancient words, no time travel, no rebirth, the elegant and decisive Princess Heli, the wild but innocent young general who is only gentle to the heroine.

41. 491 一 A Thousand-Gold Gamble: I’m Making the Crown Prince My Live-In Son-in-Law! 一掷千金：太子被我招赘啦了！ Lotus Falls, No Excuses莲落不听解释Ancient Romance237k WordsCompleted [No golden finger, no transmigration, no rebirth. A historical romance with business intrigue and mystery-solving] Su Rongyue, the daughter of Yangzhou's richest family, puts out a notice seeking a husband. And the man who shows up is the Crown Prince? Did they get the wrong person?! But that doesn't matter. After all, she fell in love at first sight, was struck by his breathtaking beauty, and was already thinking up names for their children the very next second! Miss this chance, and it may nev 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    If you are looking for books, you can check it out. It is pure ancient Chinese language with no reincarnation and no time travel. The writing is very good and you will not lose money if you fall into this trap. The male and female protagonists cooperate to make money, fall in love and make money. .

42. 492 嫁 After Marrying the Cold and Distant Powerful Minister 嫁给清冷权臣之后 Skimming Over the Waves轻舟踏浪Ancient Romance307k WordsCompleted One mountain, two dynasties. The Xiao clan ruled the land. In a chaotic age of war, the Great Liang and Great Sui stood opposed. By a twist of fate, ten-year-old Xu Zhiyi saved a badly wounded boy, unaware that he came from a powerful family. A month spent together in their youth was enough for Xu Zhiyi to catch Xiao Jingyao’s eye. But back then, her heart and mind belonged entirely to Shen Mingchen, the childhood friend who had grown up with her. When they met again, Xiao Jingyao lost his compo 272Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It is an ancient romance. The male protagonist is a young and powerful young prince, and the female protagonist is the daughter of a fifth-rank official. The young female protagonist rescued the male protagonist, and the male protagonist fell in love with the female protagonist day and night for a month. The male protagonist has been silently paying attention to the growth of the female protagonist. When she grew up, she rescued her many times and stayed with her wholeheartedly. Even when the heroine was misunderstood as a traitor, she stepped forward and asked for marriage with the iron book of alchemy. After marriage, he held the heroine in his hands. There were constant wars and wars. Although she was in troubled times, luckily, she found him. If you were there in this life, even if there was war and chaos, the world would still be prosperous.

43. 493 宰 The Chancellor's Legitimate Daughter's Coup 宰相嫡女篡位记 Vegetable Bun with Lettuce菜包夹生菜Ancient Romance107k WordsOngoing {Ambitious Chancellor's Daughter vs. a Possessive Crown Prince, Tragedy, Empress, She Kills the Male Lead} Ever since Cen Shini was born, she had a dream that no one knew about. She kept it buried deep in her heart until the time was right. When the realm was finally at peace, she at last made that dream come true. For love, she helped Shen Yanzhao become crown prince. But after he became emperor, he grew to despise her, even forcing her to kneel before everyone just to please his favorite concu —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Take a look at this one [crying] [crying] A sadistic novel, like the Empress. The heroine has always had a career in her heart, she is just acting on the outside. After she fell in love with the male protagonist, she only planned to postpone her plan and never gave up. But after being stimulated, he changed his plan, killed the male protagonist, and released the empress himself.

44. 494 被 After My Family Was Ruined, I Rose From Convict Slave to Palace Maid 被抄家后，我从辛者库罪奴往上爬 Ode to Romance风花雪月颂Ancient Romance230k WordsCompleted Ye Jianqing is the daughter of Ye Mingde, an official in the Imperial Household Department. She was betrothed to Bai Xingjian as a child, and the two fell in love. She had always thought she would marry the man she loved once she came of age, then support him and raise their children. But after her family was raided overnight, she went from a noble young lady to a palace maid. Dongfang Yu is the current emperor’s fourth son. Since his mother is lowborn and he is not favored, he is sent to the Im 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Pure ancient words Pure ancient words [blowing kiss]

45. 495 马 The Horse Slave's Wife Has a Special Skill 马奴之妻，有绝技 Three Parts Simple三分简Ancient Romance461k WordsCompleted Wang Cenxi, the Earl’s legitimate daughter, is set up by her stepmother and stepsister, who arrange for her to sleep with one of the estate’s stable hands. There is a CP, and yet it seems like there isn’t. When everyone assumes she will choose to end her life with a strip of white silk, she calmly replies, “I choose to marry the stable hand and cut ties with the Earl’s household.” Not long after they marry, the stable hand goes off to war. Left on her own, Wang Cenxi makes a living with her exce 253Reads8.4Score100Shelves

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    Pure ancient sayings, no rebirth, no time travel...

46. 496 一 A Love Written on Paper 一纸情缘呐 Jie2戒2Ancient Romance347k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + powerful leads + revenge + love that grows over time + happy ending] After being sold by human traffickers to a remote, impoverished village and enduring two years of hardship, Liu Wushuang finally made it home, only to find there was no place for her in the household anymore. The parents she had once been proud of now avoided her like the plague. The elder brother who had once doted on her now looked at her coldly. The foster sister who had once followed her every lead no 36Reads6.6Score—Shelves

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    Pure ancient words, no time travel and rebirth, no systematic cheats

47. 497 皇 Has the Noble Consort Left Qirong Palace Today? 皇贵妃今天出栖容宫了吗？ Xiaoman Crisp小满酥Ancient Romance528k WordsCompleted [☆No transmigration, no rebirth, and no pristine couples] [☆The romance develops gradually] Everyone in the palace knew that the person they must never offend was neither the pampered and fiery Noble Consort Hui nor the peerlessly beautiful Consort Cen, but Noble Consort Zhe of Qirong Palace, Lady Fucha. A consort's guide to survival: If you want to get ahead, never provoke the lady of Qirong Palace. She was the emperor's first woman, his companion and confidante since their youth; the mother 17.5kReads9.3Score1.4kShelves

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    Neither a double nor a single favorite. The male protagonist gives the female protagonist a unique preference. Everyone has their own ending. After watching it, I feel like I am a character in it, and I can understand the life of each character.

48. 498 村 The Family at the End of the Village 村尾人家 Qing You清优Ancient Romance6.4M WordsOngoing [Fictional setting + cozy farming + everyday family life + slow-burn slice of life] With no love from her father or stepmother, Tian Xiaoxi has endured years of torment. Now she is forced to marry Chen Jiawang, a cripple from the neighboring village. She thinks she is doomed to sink into a mire with no hope of ever turning her life around. Little does she know that the man fell in love with her at first sight long ago. After they marry, he cherishes her dearly. They have a lovely son and daug 21.1kReads9.1Score1.2kShelves

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    Tian Xiaoxi's biological father didn't care for her, and her stepmother didn't love her. She was forced to marry the cripple Chen Jiawang, but unexpectedly gained a loving husband. The two work together to run a small family, have children, and turn their hard life into honey. [Blowing kiss][making faces]

49. 499 夫 Don’t Be Afraid, Madam. Your General Has Your Back! 夫人别怕，将军他给你撑腰啊！ Fan Sheng梵升Ancient Romance651k WordsCompleted [Childhood sweethearts + sweet romance + palace and household intrigue + one-on-one romance] The Xiao clan, a family of military commanders, had dwindled in numbers and fallen into decline. Xiao Pingsheng had two wishes in this life: First, for everyone to know that the Xiao family would reclaim its former glory. Second, for no one to know that he wished to marry Ajiu. After fighting through blood and fire, he became the Great Zhao dynasty’s God of War, bringing glory to his family. Then began h 1kReads9.1Score156Shelves

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    This one completely meets your requirements. It's antique, both men and women are clean, and it's flirty. The plot is novel and not clichéd, and there's no cheating mess. It's super graphic to read, and the writing style is super nice!! Highly recommended!!! Look at her!!

50. 500 团 The Little Princess Has Grown Up 团宠小郡主长大了 May All Your Wishes Come True愿你所愿Ancient Romance150k WordsCompleted She is the legitimate daughter of a marquis, as well as the daughter of the Grand Princess, and has been granted the title of Anping Commandery Princess. Her father guards the frontier, while her mother died young, still in her prime. She grew up in the palace, and everyone in the capital knows the commandery princess is learned and well-mannered. The commandery princess agrees: they’re right. He is the son of a duke and a young general. He grew up stationed at the frontier with the army, defend 515Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    Super sweet, pure text

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