The Male Lead Travels from the Modern Era to Ancient Times, While the Female Lead Is a Native of the Past 男主是现代穿到古代的，女主是纯古代人

1. 201 隐 I've Been in Seclusion for Three Years, and You Tell Me This Is the Tang Dynasty? 隐居三年，你跟我说这是大唐？ Hall of Yin and Yang两仪殿Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [Multiple heroines + System + lighthearted + farming] Fired for refusing to work overtime, Ye Tian activated the Seclusion System. He planned to find a small mountain village and lie flat, but after getting lost, he ended up in the Tang Dynasty and met Li Shimin, who was out to clear his head. Li Er: “What do you think of the Xuanwu Gate Incident?” Ye Tian: “It was good fortune for the Tang Dynasty and its people. Li Shimin is awesome!” Li Er: “What’s your assessment of Li Shimin?” Ye Tian: “Sin 3.7kReads7.9Score218Shelves
2. 202 我 I Have a Harem of Wives and Concubines in Ancient Times 我在古代妻妾成群 Huge Doraemon Fan超爱小叮当Historical474k WordsCompleted [A Nobody's Rise in Ancient Times + A House Full of Wives and Concubines + Imperial Exams + Bringing Honor to the Family] A poor modern nobody somehow gets his soul mistakenly taken, and the Black and White Impermanence even pull a fast one on him. But through a twist of fate, Lu Ze gets an even better opportunity. He becomes a poor scholar in a rural corner of ancient China, and his family is reduced to utter destitution trying to support him. They’re already this poor, yet he even has a child 1.8kReads8.7Score126Shelves

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   That's him! A modern man who travels back in time, has a harem of wives and concubines, passes the imperial examinations, becomes emperor, and has incredible cheat codes. He then goes to a land of female beasts to show off, where they are all rabbit spirits and fox spirits—can you believe it!

3. 203 两 The Dashing Consort Between the Two Song Dynasties 两宋间的快意驸马 Zeng Wu Shang曾无上Historical99k WordsOngoing [No System + Multiple Heroines + Farming + Scheming Son-in-Law to the Princess + Late Northern Song] Having won over Shishi and then married an imperial princess, I became a prince consort in the late Northern Song. I only wanted to live freely between the Song dynasties, but the Great Song always found a way to sour my mood. And so: When petty troublemakers caused a nuisance, I crushed them with a wave of my hand; When treacherous ministers held power, I used schemes to destroy them; When the e 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The writing is phenomenal! This is what time travel should be like! The historical atmosphere is amazing, the characters are intelligent, and the romance between the prince consort and the princess is both sweet and heart-wrenching—you won't be able to get enough! Highly recommended, you'll regret missing it!

4. 204 红 Dream of the Red Chamber: I Went to the Capital to Beat Up Baoyu 红楼：进京暴打宝二爷 Little Song Yu小宋玉Historical1.1M WordsCompleted A thousand flowers in one cave, ten thousand beauties grieving together. Are the fates of these women truly beyond changing? Jia Jun transmigrates into Dream of the Red Chamber by accident, becoming the son of the third branch of the Rongguo House in the capital. He also has a golden finger. See how he resolves the Jia family’s crisis and heals its wounds from the inside out! He rises to Grand Tutor through the imperial examinations and earns a noble title through military service! To hell with 9.3kReads8.7Score640Shelves

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   The male protagonist transmigrates into the world of "Dream of the Red Chamber," where he encounters many women, all from the Jia family and among the Twelve Beauties. He is affectionate but kind to each and every one of them, showing particular protectiveness.

5. 205 农 The Imperial Tutor's Road to the Civil Service Exams 农门帝师的科举之路 Ju He雎禾Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Imperial Examination, One-on-One Romance After an accident, a young man from the modern era transmigrated into the Great Qian Dynasty. Looking at his family’s dilapidated brick house, Qi Wenyu wondered how he would make a living from then on... 21kReads9.2Score1.9kShelves

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6. 206 我 I Became My Ex's Mother-in-Law 我给前任当丈母娘 August Witch八月女巫Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted The short drama adapted from this novel, Uncle, I Just Want to Get You on the Cheap, is now streaming on Hongguo. Starring Yu Long and Yang Mie Mie. [Older man romance + sweet everyday love story + wealthy CEO + lighthearted comedy + no angst, no doormat heroine + no affair + no replacement] I showed up dressed to the nines at my ex-boyfriend's engagement party. He thought I was there to make a scene, but I smiled kindly and said, “We're all family now, so don't be so formal. Just call me Auntie 13.6kReads9.0Score1.3kShelves

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   The greatest strength of this novel is its realism and engaging read. The writing is natural and fluent, the humor feels like everyday life, and the sweetness is relatable. The plot is tightly woven with no unnecessary subplots, the touching moments are deeply moving, and the ending is perfect—it's flawless.

7. 207 我 I Just Want to Be a Carefree Prince 我只想当个咸鱼王爷 A Leisurely Soul Beyond the Frontier塞外闲人一枚Historical2.9M WordsOngoing A new author with a new book. Chen Qi, a third-year archaeology student at Yanjing University, falls into a bottomless pit during an archaeological fieldwork internship while trying to save a couple on his team... When he regains consciousness, he finds himself a naked baby... He has transmigrated! After transmigrating, Chen Qi becomes the third prince of the Great Yuan Empire. To avoid the palace intrigue, he leaves the palace and sets out on a wondrous journey through another world! 317Reads7.1Score—Shelves

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   Chen Qi, a third-year student at Yenching University, accidentally fell into a bottomless abyss while trying to save a couple in his internship. When he awoke, he found himself as a naked infant… He transmigrated into the body of the transmigrated Chen Qi, beginning his own journey in another world.

8. 208 娘 My Wife Is Actually a Female Demon Lord 娘子竟是女魔头 Toast Toast土司吐司Historical2.5M WordsCompleted After transmigrating, Wang You found himself married on the spot. Not only did he become a county magistrate, he also got to marry a beautiful bride... But on their wedding night, he was poisoned and carried away. His wife's family are a band of local tyrants, every one of them a peerless martial artist. In a tiny county yamen, there are more than ten people scheming against one another. The maid who is always smiling can take down more than a dozen burly men. His wife practices martial arts eve 35.7kReads9.0Score3.5kShelves

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   Tomato Novels' "The Poor Magistrate" takes you into the legendary story of a poor boy's rise to power, letting you experience a different kind of officialdom. Start reading now!

9. 209 魂 Reborn in Jiaqing's Body: He Shen and I Build an Empire for the Ages 魂穿嘉庆：朕与和珅打造万世帝国 Seeking Zhiyi in the Woods林间寻知意Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Emperor Cuts Off His Queue + Court Intrigue + Lighthearted + Reform + Everyday Life + War + Bringing Prosperity to the People Zhao Zichen was struck by a truck while trying to save a student who had run across the road. When he woke up, he had become the Jiaqing Emperor. After the Qianlong Emperor’s death, he faced the crucial choice of whether to kill Heshen or spare him, and chose to spare him. Using modern knowledge and a firm hand, he joined forces with Heshen to enact a series of reforms. O 4kReads8.4Score266Shelves

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   It fits the theme of the building, the plot is vivid and interesting, and it's a light and enjoyable read—a good book!

10. 210 说 We Agreed to Be Couch Potatoes Together, So How Did You Become a Powerful Minister? 说好一起当咸鱼，你却成了权臣？ A Smile Erases Old Grudges 11展颜消宿怨11Historical774k WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Great Wu Dynasty, Chu Xiu has just one dream: find a rich woman and become a happy, carefree live-in son-in-law. He tells his wife that “hard work means getting things for free,” convinces his father-in-law that “lying flat is the righteous way,” and even secretly teaches the emperor how to “slack off responsibly.” He thinks he’ll soon be kicked out and can enjoy life with his severance pay. But somehow, his wife becomes the richest woman in the land, his father-in-la 224Reads—Score—Shelves

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    He wanted to be a lazy bum, but instead raised a female billionaire, a wealthy businessman father-in-law, and a lazy emperor. Chu Xiu brainwashed his entire family with "effort will bring you freebies," only to be hailed as a legendary figure. The greatest distance in the world is that I want to relax and do nothing, but you insist on making me a god. Chu Xiu sighed to the heavens: I clearly taught a relaxed learning method, so how did you all become immortals through sheer effort? [Bookshelf added]

11. 211 逍 The Carefree Imperial Son-in-Law 逍遥驸马爷 Drunk from a Flick of the Finger弹指一壶醉Historical3.0M WordsCompleted (Set in a fictional world, drawing mainly on the Ming and Tang dynasties and the Three Kingdoms era) Qin Feng, a doctor skilled in every field, transmigrates into the body of an unwanted illegitimate son in the Grand Tutor's residence. He only wants to become a secret tycoon in this dynasty and find a chance to establish his own household. Unexpectedly, he becomes a royal son-in-law, entering a sham marriage with a princess. Each gets what they want from the arrangement, and Qin Feng only has hi 21.1kReads8.8Score2.1kShelves

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    The female lead is the eldest legitimate princess, and the male lead is a concubine's son who transmigrated to the present day. In order to leave the palace, he actively chose the reclusive male lead to compete for the title of imperial consort, and they became a fake couple. The two used and schemed against each other, but also developed feelings for each other in their ambiguous relationship. However, both of them were very rational and clear-headed, and knew that they could not work together because they were on different paths. But after the princess faked her death, their relationship warmed up and they embarked on the same path.

12. 212 我 My Wife Is the Eastern Jin Dynasty's Number One Female Demon 我老婆是东晋第一女魔头 Handsome Young Man俊俏少年Historical2.6M WordsOngoing The kings of the Sima clan turned their blades on one another. The northern barbarians ate their fill of human flesh. The aristocratic families fled south in terror. The starving commoners boiled their children in pots. Heroes fought for their lives on the battlefield, while nobles got high in their palaces. Sons killed fathers, younger brothers killed older brothers, daughters became slaves, and men became concubines... This absurd age was one long debauch. Tang Yu: “I just want to protect myse 121.2kReads9.3Score11.5kShelves
13. 213 帝 The Empire's First Prince Consort 帝国第一驸马 Heavenly Fragrant Eyes天香瞳Historical4.4M WordsCompleted [New book release: The Rebellious Son Is Invincible, the final installment of the Empire Trilogy] Guan Ning transmigrates, hoping to live a carefree life of wine, women, and luxury as a young prince. Instead, he becomes a prince consort whose engagement has been broken off. Rumor has it that no dynasty can last more than 300 years. The Great Kang Dynasty is at that very threshold: a golden age is in turmoil, loyal ministers are being persecuted, and an age of chaos is about to begin. He will top 113.8kReads9.1Score10.6kShelves

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    The first book is amazing! 💕 The male protagonist arrives in ancient times only to find himself having accidentally interrupted someone's husband selection? And then he becomes the son-in-law? He's then unexpectedly kicked out by his father-in-law and returns to his rural hometown with his noblewoman. To provide his wife with a better life, he embarks on his adventure…🙂

14. 214 我 My Sister Is a Great General, and I Refresh My Superpowers Every Week 我姐大将军，我每周刷新超能力 Axe of Enlightenment不惑之斧Historical680k WordsCompleted (All kinds of superpowers + comedy + historical power struggles) After transmigrating to the Great Zhou Dynasty, he became the honest, simple-minded heir to the Marquis of Zhennan. The emperor began targeting the Marquis of Zhennan’s household, and Xiao Yushu snapped: “Wouldn’t it be easier to let me quietly be a young marquis? Why do you have to make me win people over with virtue?” He drew his long saber and held it to the neck of the Earl of Changning. “I, Xiao Yushu, have always won people o 4.3kReads8.6Score384Shelves
15. 215 我 My Wife Is Always Trying to Kill Me 我家娘子总想弄死我 A Little Frozen Li一只小冻离Historical1.1M WordsCompleted “Gu Chuan, are you plotting a rebellion?!” “Your Majesty, I’ve been wronged!” “Then why are the commander of the Xuanyue Army, the White Lotus Sect’s Holy Maiden, the Shadow Guards, the Queen of Jialan, and the Daoist Sect’s itinerant cultivator all with you?!” Gu Chuan swears that all he wanted at first was to lie flat. But the longer he lay low, the more people gathered around him. He had no choice but to mount his horse and take up arms to bring peace to the land! In the first year of the Wuh 14.1kReads8.8Score1.4kShelves
16. 216 大 Great Tang: Give Your Seat to the Blind Man 大唐：给瞎子让座 A Big Shark一头大鲨鱼Historical4.8M WordsCompleted Other people transmigrate to the Tang dynasty and either make salt to earn a noble title, predict natural disasters to become high officials, or brew wine and become the richest man in the land. How come I transmigrated into a blind man? Still, at least I awakened the ability to see with my mind, letting me view the world through my heart. In the early years of Zhenguan, the first imperial decree called for people to marry and have children. The government ordered wives to be assigned, and newly 11.6kReads8.7Score913Shelves
17. 217 仙 The Immortal Princess Became a Child Bride the Moment She Was Born 仙界帝姬刚出生就成了童养媳 Dreaming of Making It Ashore to Be a Lazy Fish梦想上岸当咸鱼Fantastical Romance128k WordsOngoing [Native-Born Heroine + Transmigrated Hero 1v1 (Cultivation in the Early Arc, Quick Transmigration in the Middle Arc, Comeback in the Final Arc)] The good news: I was born a princess of the Immortal Realm. The bad news: Why are arranged marriages still a thing in the Immortal Realm? The serious version She was once the most cherished princess in the heavens, but her unusual constitution made her the target of schemers from every side. Then the tide turned overnight. Her loved ones died for the s 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male lead is a time traveler, the female lead is a native, and they are both beloved characters, but it's a cultivation novel.

18. 218 家 The Young Princess in My Household 家有王妃初长成 Mo Zibai墨子白Ancient Romance3.1M WordsCompleted Prince Chu is feeling rather aggrieved. Other men marry beautiful young brides, but he’s been saddled with a little girl. Worse still, he has won countless battles and made his fearsome name known throughout the Nine Provinces. The people call him the God of Slaughter, and even the emperor gives him a wide berth. Yet his own princess consort dares to slap the table and yell at him: “If you don’t behave, I’ll beat you!” 2.7kReads8.9Score251Shelves

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    [Sending a Heart] ① The male lead transmigrates from the present to the past, the female lead is a princess [Thinking] 🔥① Oh my god, after being reborn, Boss Jiang instantly becomes a "henpecked husband," plus a bunch of rebellious children come to "recognize his family"! 🎋 He died alone in his previous life, but in this life he has both a son and a daughter, plus a beautiful wife as a bonus, but... Why is this welcoming ceremony so exciting? 🍃 A knife is at his throat! Who understands this transmigration script?! 🔥 Carefully selected, take it if you like!

19. 219 杀 Kill That Immortal 杀死那个神仙 An Old Non一只老非Mystery761k WordsOngoing Warning: The male lead kills the female lead from the start! If that bothers you, turn left! [This really is a very fun novel] [It’s really not that scary] [Trust me] The world says that immortals are noble, compassionate, and kind, that they stand above all things. So kill that immortal!!! 1.4kReads9.3Score100Shelves

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    Part of it is...

20. 220 重 The Reborn Heroine Swapped Husbands? I Spoil the Fussy One Instead 重生女主换夫？我反手宠爆小作精 Milk Tea in Coffee咖啡里的奶茶Historical196k WordsOngoing Gu Yunci transmigrated into a book and became the villainous second male lead in a female-oriented husband-swapping novel. In the original story, the heroine Su Muyue devoted her life to serving the Marquis’s household, working herself to the bone. In the end, however, her husband Gu Yunci and her half-sister Su Miaoyou joined forces and sent her to her death with a cup of poisoned wine. The heroine was reborn and swapped husbands on the spot on her wedding day, marrying the hidden powerhouse Gu 386Reads6.6Score164Shelves
21. 221 大 Great Tang: Li Shimin Begs Me to Start a Rebellion 大唐：李世民求我造反 Joy Throughout the Land天下乐Historical3.1M WordsCompleted Li Ke transmigrates to the Zhenguan era of the Tang dynasty. He plans to use his skills as a motivational speaker to brainwash a loyal crew and keep his head down as an unremarkable prince. But eight years after transmigrating, he discovers that he brought along an entire national strategic reserve warehouse. So Li Ke throws caution to the wind. If he’s going to be a prince, he might as well be one who fears nothing and lives as freely as he pleases! First, he starts a newspaper to build his rep 157.2kReads9.5Score16.9kShelves

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    Travel back to ancient times and encounter beauty! Li Ke returns to the Tang Dynasty with a strategic warehouse, living freely amidst the changing times. Zhu Yunwen, the eldest grandson of the Ming Dynasty, uses his wisdom and courage to create a different Ming Dynasty. Jiang Feng travels back in time as a poor scholar, achieving excellent results in the imperial examinations through tireless efforts. Gu Zhengyan travels back in time to marry the daughter of a noble family, embarking on a sweet and interesting story. Jiang Han mistakenly becomes the champion of a poetry competition, and his experiences after marrying into the Ningguo Mansion are amazing. Guan Ning travels back in time to become a prince consort, establishing a new dynasty in a chaotic world. Are you ready to immerse yourself in this wonderful world?

22. 222 有 Transmigrating Through Several Lifetimes with Someone by My Side Is the Best 有人陪着穿越好几世就是爽 Joy Throughout the Court满朝欢Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted A story about a married couple who transmigrate to different worlds. Some of the worlds are covered at greater length. They’re already complete. If you spot any typos, please forgive me. Once a story is completed, it gets locked, so I can’t fix them. Question: What comes to mind when you think of the Qing dynasty? Answer: The succession struggle among the nine princes, and the fall of the Qing. With their answers in hand, the couple is sent to worlds based on those two periods. The succession st 1.1kReads8.8Score102Shelves
23. 223 我 My Grandfather Is Zhu Yuanzhang 我祖父是朱元璋 Time Thief岁月神偷Historical6.5M WordsCompleted I have the most illustrious name: Zhu Yuntong. I am the legitimate grandson of the founding emperor of Great Ming, and the legitimate son of Crown Prince Zhu Biao. My mother is the daughter of Chang Yuchun, and my maternal granduncle is Lan Yu. I am the most illustrious imperial grandson in Great Ming, and the most influential and legitimate heir to the throne. I will usher in a different Great Ming, magnificent beyond compare, its sun and moon shining bright. It will embrace all rivers and welc 234.7kReads9.4Score27kShelves
24. 224 这 He’s Clearly Powerful, Yet He Insists on Messing with His Loli Master 这个人明明很强却偏要坑萝莉师傅 A Salty Fish c一条咸鱼cEastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted Archmage Lin En transmigrated to another world. To keep the gods from treating him like a crop to be harvested, he disguised himself as a mage apprentice in Winter Spring Valley and decided to stay under the radar until he reached max level. But who could have guessed that his loli master could hear his thoughts? “Disciple, what do you think of this forbidden spell of mine?” [Kindergarten-level stuff. I don't even know if one splash of water could hurt anyone.] “Disciple, with five hundred more 30.9kReads9.6Score3.4kShelves
25. 225 书 After I Book-Transmigrated into the Villainess's Husband, I Became Chief Councilor 书穿恶毒女配丈夫后，我了成首辅 Long Qi Qi泷柒柒Ancient Romance167k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + sweet romance + feel-good + a touch of officialdom and infrastructure building] [Poor scholar striving for promotion VS willful, spoiled young lady] After undercover reporter Qi Panshan is targeted for revenge, he transmigrates into a sweet romance novel he once read, becoming the cannon-fodder husband of the vicious female antagonist. He wakes up alone in a room with Xiao Yutong and is forced to agree to marry her. Xiao Yutong is the only daughter of the powerful General of th —Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 226 天 The World's Number One Must Be Pretty Fast at Running Away 天下第一跑路一定很快吧 Luo Jin洛荩Eastern Fantasy300k WordsCompleted [Invincible Protagonist + Lighthearted + One Heroine + Sweet Romance] There is a young swordswoman, so poor she can barely get by, leading a skinny horse and determined to right every wrong in the world; A young wanderer tries to make a living by the roadside; A naive monster and an innkeeper; To the east is an elegant young gentleman who cares far too much about saving face; And a legitimate princess who became a nun halfway through life to avenge the man stolen from her; This is the story of t 15.7kReads9.5Score1.5kShelves
27. 227 啥 Wait, I Won the Poetry Contest, and You Want Me to Marry Into Your Family? 啥，诗会中魁首，你让我入赘？ Leaning on the Tower, Gazing at the Bright Moon倚楼望明月Historical826k WordsCompleted Jiang Han transmigrated, and originally only wanted to fill his stomach. By a twist of fate, he won a poetry competition to choose a husband and became the son-in-law of the eldest daughter of the Ningguo Mansion. Rumor had it that the eldest daughter of the Ningguo Mansion was eight feet tall, with an eight-foot waist, and was a genuine she-devil. Jiang Han only wanted to call off the engagement and run away! But he never expected that his wife would be no ordinary woman! When Qin Muqing split 5kReads8.5Score298Shelves
28. 228 寒 The Imperial Exam Routine of a Poor Butcher's Son 寒门屠户之子的科举日常 Diki DaddyDiki粑粑Historical3.3M WordsOngoing The Wang butcher family is full of burly men, all tall, broad, and muscular, like a whole den of reincarnated black bears! But their youngest son, Wang Sanniu, is the odd one out: frail, delicate, and liable to fall over in a breeze. Standing beside his family, he looks like a little fox that wandered into a bear’s den. Butchering pigs? The moment pig’s blood splashes over him, he faints! Farming? The hoe is taller than he is! With the family fearing he’ll become a good-for-nothing, his mother m 187.4kReads9.0Score24kShelves

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    These are all shows I've already seen 😂 They all involve time travel to ancient times, and the female lead is a native. After all, dual time travel is quite rare 🤦

29. 229 重 Reborn in the 1970s, I Married a Bride from Ancient Times 重生到七零，我娶了个古代媳妇 Seeking the Moon with an Unchanged Heart初心不改寻月Urban2.5M WordsOngoing Zhu Nanwu, a modern-day corporate drone, was reborn in the 1970s. Through a twist of fate, he married a wealthy and beautiful woman from ancient times. To provide for his wife and enjoy a comfortable life, Zhu Nanwu used the golden finger he obtained from a reborn woman with ulterior motives, along with his knowledge of the future, to quietly amass his initial capital. When the time was right, he soared to success and became a multibillionaire. The talented ancient beauty Gao Xueyao arrived in a 1.8kReads7.9Score142Shelves

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    🍀🍀Zhao Ce transmigrates to the Ming Dynasty, becoming a notoriously poor scholar. After borrowing money to marry, he squanders it all and is forced to buy a lame boy as a substitute. The boy has heterochromia and is treated like a monster. Zhao Ce initially thinks it's a disastrous start, but seeing the boy's thin and adorable appearance, he feels pity. Therefore, he decides to study while building wealth with his young wife. 🌾🌾

30. 230 穿 I Transmigrate into a Villainous Emperor and Run Into the Heroine, the Empress 穿越反派皇帝的我碰上了女主皇后 A Promise一个承诺Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [One heroine + transmigration + no System] Transmigrated as a lowly villain in a novel aimed at female readers? Become the last emperor of a dynasty on the brink of collapse? Faced with certain death! After much thought, Li Yunzhou, the villain, settles on a way to survive... He'll redeem himself and become the heroine's man, the male lead! Facing this dark world, Li Yunzhou falls silent several times as he looks at the imperial robes he is wearing... 2.5kReads8.7Score125Shelves
31. 231 农 A Country Bride’s Fortune 农家媳妇：富贵临门 Remembering Cold Fragrance冷香忆Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted A female military doctor is reborn as the wife of a poor farmer in ancient times. Beautiful and clever, she excels at cooking and has superb medical skills, saving lives and healing the sick. Her husband is tall and handsome, hardworking and brave. Together, they weather every hardship and build a thriving life. Born into poverty, the male lead is handsome, intelligent, and resolute. He rises steadily, becoming a hero in the army, and loves the heroine all his life. 2.1kReads9.1Score248Shelves
32. 232 农 An Ambitious Country Boy's Life in Ancient Times 农家小子的古代上进日常 The Hibernating Donkey冬眠中的驴Historical6.2M WordsOngoing After transmigrating into the body of a farmer's son in ancient times, a poor student had no choice but to embark on the long road of the imperial examinations to improve his family's life. He sought neither wealth and status nor a high salary or lofty office in this life. All he wanted was to protect his family and give them a peaceful life. 41.3kReads9.2Score3.1kShelves

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    These are all stories I've read [laughing and crying emoji]. They all involve time travel to ancient times, and the female lead is a native. After all, dual time travel is quite rare [facepalm emoji].

33. 233 身 In a Romance Novel, the System Makes Me Protect the Heroine from the Start 身在女频，开局系统让我保护女主 A Promise一个承诺Historical692k WordsCompleted [One heroine + not a pure power fantasy] After transmigrating into a female-oriented world, the male lead meets the heroine, who is also a transmigrator! The second day after their wedding... The sun is already high in the sky! The heroine asks her maid, “Where's your prince?” The maid replies, “His Highness still hasn't gotten out of bed at this hour!” The heroine: ??? She's completely stunned. Didn't everyone say people in ancient times were diligent? How can he be lazier than even her, a tran 2.7kReads8.3Score154Shelves
34. 234 穿 Transmigrate into a Book: The Heroine Is Love-Struck, the Second Female Lead Is a Psycho 穿书女频：女主恋爱脑，女二疯批 A Little Grass That Doesn't Show Its Face不露天的小草Historical305k WordsCompleted [Princes vie for the throne: powerless at first, I play the fool; once I gain power, I crush them all] Qin Che transmigrates into a romance novel as the useless, spineless sixth prince. He plans to follow the plot and enjoy a carefree life as a prince in his fief. Who could have guessed that on the very first day, the scheming heroine would refuse to play by the rules? Qin Che: Can't see me, can't see me. Don't pick me, I don't want to marry you... Gu Zihan: I choose the Sixth Prince. 390Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    The male protagonist, a slacker, transmigrated into a book and focused on his career, but the female protagonist from before he transmigrated kept pestering him. Unfortunately, she might no longer be the female protagonist.

35. 235 我 A Cute Little Child from Ancient Times Has Come to Live in My House 我的房子里来了个古代小萌娃 Mi Xiaoxian米小仙Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Historical farming romance, pen pals across time meet in person, focused on everyday family life, few nasty characters, no clichéd foraging in the mountains, both leads are each other's first and only.] Su Wanwan's house became a pocket space for Yue'er, an adorable child in ancient times. The whole situation left her a little dazed from the start. But that was no problem. She quickly got in touch with the little girl's father, Shen Yuan, through Yue'er. She sold modern goods in exchange for an 3.6kReads9.3Score559Shelves
36. 236 诡EN The House of Dread 诡舍 The Sound of Wind and Rain at Night,夜来风雨声丶Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted [Infinite-flow + Mild Horror + Survival + One Female Lead] A driverless bus carried a group of cursed people to a strange black lodge… Inside the lodge stood a door stained red with blood. At regular intervals, the cursed were forcibly dragged through the blood-red door and into terrifying worlds, where they had to complete horrifying events… After Ning Qiushui survived one bizarre and terrifying story after another inside the lodge, narrowly escaping death each time, he discovered that none of 711.1kReads9.6Score100.9kShelves
37. 237 举 Your Whole Family Hopes You'll Pass the Scholar Exam, but You Top All Six? 举家盼你中秀才，你六元连中？ A Little Green Ear一只绿耳Historical1.5M WordsCompleted [Imperial examinations in the early chapters + farming + everyday life + lighthearted + court politics later on] In his previous life, Shen Zhou was in poor health and cultivated himself through a quiet, disciplined lifestyle, becoming rather indifferent by nature. Then he transmigrated to an ancient peasant family. The entire Shen family pooled their resources to support the original owner’s studies, hoping only that he would pass the county-level examination and become a licentiate. Sadly, the 14.6kReads8.7Score1.4kShelves
38. 238 我 I, Sun Shan, and the Imperial Examinations 我，孙山，科举 Ximen Qizi西门七仔Ancient Romance4.7M WordsOngoing “Imperial exams + transmigration + farming + exams + no space System” “Romance included, devoted male lead. The female lead is his childhood sweetheart, but she appears infrequently. Romance is not the main plot.” “The male lead rises step by step through hard work and good luck.” “The male lead is no good at scheming, but he gets things done and has technical skills.” “The imperial examination system is based on the Ming and Qing dynasties.” After an accident, he is transmigrated into the womb 48.3kReads8.8Score3.2kShelves
39. 239 十EN Ten Days to the End 十日终焉 Pest Control Team Member杀虫队队员Mystery3.2M WordsCompleted 2024 Tomato Novel Annual Peak Rankings TOP 1 | 2024 China Online Literature Influence List | 2024 China Good Novel Award | Over 2 million copies sold (No harem, no formulaic tropes, no invincibility, no System, no mindless antics, no wish fulfillment. Read with caution if these bother you.) Just when I thought it was an ordinary day, I discovered I had been captured and taken to the End. Just when I thought I could escape by continually taking part in death games, people began awakening supernat 1.7MReads9.9Score209.2kShelves
40. 240 胖 My Chubby Wife Is Sweet and Soft, and the 1970s Officer Spoils Her With His Life 胖媳妇又娇又软，七零军官拿命宠 Gu Xi Ci故夕辞Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Seeking adaptation for a short drama] [Period setting + military marriage + face-slapping + sweet romance + marriage first, love later + the husband’s long road to winning his wife back] After transmigrating, Su Mei goes from a senior doctor to a lazy, nasty military wife in a 1970s military compound. In her previous life, she had worked hard her whole life, only to die suddenly. Su Mei is determined to lie flat and be lazy this time around. But when she sees the original owner’s situation, she 8.5kReads9.1Score1kShelves
41. 241 朕 I Think You’re After Me, Not the Throne! 朕觉得，你就是图朕这个人！ Cat Qian Qiu猫千秋Ancient Romance311k WordsCompleted [Both leads are inexperienced + the heroine can read men's minds + the hero wins himself over + plenty of silly fun] In her previous life, Yu Huan spent three years in the imperial palace fighting to win and keep the emperor's favor. She tried every trick in the book, but still couldn't get the attention of the emperor, who cared only about gold, silver, and jewels and was endlessly greedy. In this life, she just wants to keep her head down in the harem and stay out of trouble. When the empero 3.3kReads9.0Score479Shelves

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    🌵① The male lead is a modern-day emperor, while the female lead is a reborn emperor from ancient times. This emperor, who traveled from the modern era, is incredibly principled! He has three thousand beauties in his harem, but he only dotes on the female lead, truly embodying the ideal of one love for life. The reborn female lead is very shrewd; she overhears the emperor's innermost thoughts and skillfully plays along, winning his heart. She defies all opposition to protect their love; she only wants him. Lighthearted and hilarious! 🤭🤭🤭

42. 242 我 I Was Bound to a Female General and Married from the Start! 我开局被女将军绑了成婚！ A Promise一个承诺Historical295k WordsOngoing What should I do when I transmigrate and, right from the start, a female general knocks me out and marries me? Jun Xiao stares in shock at the festively decorated bridal chamber, his heart pounding with nerves. What kind of woman would snatch a man and marry him? And there’s not even a meal to be had by marrying into money... 5Reads6.0Score—Shelves
43. 243 大 Great Ming: I Told You to Hang Yourself, Not Rebuild the Ming Dynasty 大明：让你上吊，没让你重建大明 Tiger of Fire vvvv火之虎vvvvHistorical3.0M WordsCompleted He opens his eyes on the eve of the Jiashen upheaval. Li Zicheng has already breached Beijing, the Manchus beyond the passes are eyeing the capital, and court officials are closing in to force the issue. Faced with a nightmare from the start, what should the Chongzhen Emperor do… This work’s style: history as its bones, art as its wings. It respects real history and does not rewrite established events, using artistic storytelling to fill the regrets history left behind. A note for readers: This 5.7kReads8.9Score478Shelves

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    🌵①The male lead is a modern-day emperor, while the female lead is a reborn ancient emperor. This emperor from the modern era is incredibly principled! He has three thousand beauties in his harem, but he only dotes on the female lead, truly embodying the ideal of one love for life. The reborn female lead is very shrewd; she overhears the emperor's innermost thoughts and skillfully plays along, winning his heart. She defies all opposition to protect their love; she only wants him. It's lighthearted and funny! [Laughing][laughing][laughing]

44. 244 三 The Three-Body Problem: I Have Countless Plans, and I Leave the Trisolarans in Awe 三体：有无数计划，我秀翻三体人 Zhang Shuaiwen张帅文Male-Channel Fanfiction202k WordsCompleted [The Three-Body Problem] [No System] [Wild Imagination] [Wallfacer] “Why did you choose me? I’m just an ordinary person.” “This... is something you’ll have to figure out for yourself.” “On behalf of the United Nations, I hereby declare the Wallfacer Project officially underway!” “My Lord, you still need us.” “Mr. Tyler, I’m your Wallbreaker. The Lord doesn’t care about anything you’ve done.” “Beihai, before then, you need to think more carefully.” “Long live the Trisolaran civilization! Long li 277Reads8.2Score103Shelves
45. 245 楚 Lord Chu, Your Wife Is Trending Again 楚爷，夫人又上热搜了 Ke Xi可汐Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Secret Identities + Everyone’s Favorite + No Angst + Showbiz + Devoted Husband] Breaking news: The missing daughter of the Zhu family, one of Jingling’s six great families, has returned after fifteen years! Netizens go wild: “Ahhh... Who’s this fairy-like beauty? I’m in love!” “Wait... Is that even a human face?!” “The top scorer in the college entrance exam at thirteen? Seriously? Was I born just to make up the numbers?” She is the miracle doctor Wu, who has saved countless lives! She is also 15.2kReads9.4Score2.1kShelves

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    The first book is truly amazing! The female lead is the darling of the group, has a hidden identity, and is incredibly cool and sassy. Watch how the male lead dotes on his wife online—it's super enjoyable, with no awful characters or misunderstandings, and the male and female leads are wonderfully portrayed. The second book is also excellent. It's about a long-awaited reunion, the male lead's unrequited love succeeding, and the female lead's marriage of convenience blossoming into love—it's so sweet!

46. 246 荒 Wilderness Pit: The Missing Boy Is the Key to the Nation 荒野深坑：失联少年有他才有国 Evil Bullet邪恶子弹Urban1.3M WordsCompleted In a desolate pit, a student with a broken leg laments his cruel fate. He accidentally stumbles into an alien warship and acquires astonishingly advanced technology. When he returns to school, he’s expelled for having gone missing. An unknown nobody enters society and uses his incredible technology to make his way in the business world, rising step by step to become a tycoon and build a commercial empire. As a doctor, he cures humanity’s stubborn diseases and saves lives. He helps his people res 2.1kReads7.3Score127Shelves

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    Xiao Yan starts from the bottom and gradually grows stronger. With the application of alien technology, the protagonist slowly becomes more powerful and stronger. How could someone who is determined that the country can only exist because of him be mediocre!

47. 247 皇 What Does My Royal Younger Brother Have to Do with My Ill Sister? 皇姐凤体有恙，关臣弟什么事？ Written on Paper写到纸上Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Had the martial arts world fallen into decline, with all the powerful figures hidden away? It turned out they’d been killed by his own father! That day “The pinnacle of martial arts isn’t simply transcending the limits of individual strength. Beyond that lies the struggle for the Mandate of Heaven and the contest for the world’s fortune. Only by gathering the fortune of all under heaven and bearing the faith of all living beings can one claim the title of Human Emperor, truly rule the four seas, 5.9kReads8.8Score815Shelves
48. 248 请 Please Flirt with Me 请对我撒娇 Dull Pear呆头梨Modern Romance510k WordsCompleted [Physical edition available for preorder on October 16 at 7 p.m.] Reunion after years apart + unrequited love fulfilled + marriage before love + both are each other's first Radiant violinist × devoted rising business tycoon Everyone in Haicheng knew that Xu Mei, the eldest daughter of the Xu family, had pursued Lu Zhiyan, the eldest son of the Lu family, for years without winning his heart. Later, Xu Mei finally got what she wanted, only to receive a photo of Lu Zhiyan kissing someone else on th 52.1kReads9.4Score4.9kShelves
49. 249 爆 Hilarious Magistrate Hua: Transmigrating to Ancient Times to Open a Brothel 爆笑花县令：穿越古代开青楼 Three Ghost Storytellers鬼话三客Historical237k WordsOngoing [Funny, lighthearted, transmigration, wish fulfillment, alternate world, history, no System, plenty of beauties, infrastructure-building] The shameless, slick Hua Qianchen transmigrates to ancient times. He has no System and no golden finger, but that doesn’t stop him from pursuing his dream: To become the king of the brothels! He wants to give the beautiful young women a home, and fill their lives with hope and sunshine. With beautiful women at his side, he builds up brothels and stirs up the w 1Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    Hilarious! [Admiration][Admiration] So funny! While others transmigrate with fame, power, and money, the protagonist is determined to save all the suffering girls in the world and become the king of brothels! Humorous and funny, I laughed like a pig in the middle of the night!

50. 250 大 A Young Scholar in Great Zhou 大周童生 Gloomy Fish郁闷的鱼Historical334k WordsOngoing [Multiple heroines! Empress! System! Gacha! Invincible! No angst! If you don't like multiple heroines, stay away!!!] Qin Anning had a dream that she was born in a place called Earth. There, the streets were bustling with traffic, food and drink were plentiful, and there were countless beautiful young women. When she woke up, she was still dirt poor... When her parents were alive, Qin Anning's dream was to rise through the ranks, make a fortune, and bring honor to her family. After they died 3Reads7.5Score—Shelves

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    The female lead must be from ancient times, and there are many of them. I don't know if you like reading system novels with multiple female leads.

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