Truly Stunning Historical Romance 特别令人惊艳的古言

1. 601 黑 The Black Lotus Rises to Become Empress, While the Chancellor Dotes on Her Every Day 黑莲花翻身当女帝，丞相日日宠 Chun Jin'an春尽安Ancient Romance171k WordsCompleted Don’t read my embarrassing old work anymore QvQ —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A pure ancient Chinese romance novel featuring two strong, virgin characters, love at first sight, and a mix of angst and exhilaration. Xiao Yan had only wanted to live a peaceful life, but after her mother's death, her stepfather's molestation of her intensified. Ultimately, she raised a knife and ended it all with her own hands. She intended to die quietly... But when she opened her eyes again! She had gone from an ordinary farm girl to the only princess of the Celestial Empire! However, this was only the beginning of a nightmare!

2. 602 九 Ninefold Brocade: Fate Bound by Palace Walls 九重锦：命锁宫墙 Wan Changru, Who Loves Vegetarian Pork Floss爱吃素香松的万长儒Ancient Romance22k WordsCompleted Ninefold Brocade: Fate Bound by Palace Walls 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The Qianlong Emperor in this book is not a tool, but a pathetic emperor whose emotions are distorted by power. Every decision he makes makes people both hate and sigh.

3. 603 团 The Beloved Little Darling of a Farming Family 团宠农家小奶包 Jiang Yuanyuan姜圆圆Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Everyone in Xixiang Village knows that the Zhao family recently found a little girl. She’s three years old, chubby and fair-skinned. Everyone says a girl is a burden, but the Zhao family treasures the little one. Later, Zhao Heng, who had been blind, regained his sight. Zhao Xuan, who had been poisoned, was cured. And the Zhao family, nearly ruined by the cost of medical treatment, became a wealthy household. Some people grew envious and snuck over to the Zhao home at midnight to eavesdrop, hopi 8kReads9.2Score764Shelves

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   I stumbled upon this novel on Tomato Bookstore, and the title alone captivated me! I usually have a "limit" when it comes to laughter, but this book completely broke that limit. I laughed uncontrollably in the middle of the night, even waking up my mom who yelled at me. The story is incredibly engaging, so stay up all night to read it!

4. 604 沉 The Sinking Carp Startles the Cattails 沉鲤惊蒲 Seven Inkstones七砚书Mystery442k WordsOngoing He calculated that today was “a day to avoid people in red.” Chi Jingpu immediately pulled out his red undershirt. “You’ve been standing there in a red undershirt this whole time, and now you’re telling me to avoid people in red?” Scientific-minded constable × Feng Shui master × little princess lost in the human world Hilarious mystery romance, one-on-one pairing, both leads pure and devoted, incredibly sweet 335Reads—Score—Shelves

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   [Heart][Heart][Heart][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

5. 605 拢 Gathering Autumn Grace 拢秋懿 Pumpkin Bun南瓜馒头Ancient Romance292k WordsOngoing The most beloved eldest legitimate princess of Liang was betrothed from childhood to the eldest legitimate son of the Marquis Who Guards the Nation. With war against Yan on the brink, she saw him off to battle, and he promised he would return. She thought that once the war was over, she could marry the young man she loved and spend her life with him. But when news of defeat reached the imperial capital, she learned that he had vanished, his fate unknown. Liang had suffered heavy losses in the ca —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The female lead is thoughtful and has her own secrets (initially concerned about the male lead's impolite behavior, she eventually gives in and lets it go; she has her own judgment and opinions on other matters). The male lead is cunning and knows how to play the innocent (his inner monologue: gentle and charming in front of the female lead, timid and easily bullied in the palace, but secretly plotting meticulously).

6. 606 美 A Beauty Is a Blade, Even a Scheming Minister Can't Escape 美人为刀，腹黑权臣也难逃 Caressing Fragrance, Playing with Shadows揉香弄影Ancient Romance118k WordsOngoing Yun Ying was born into an official family in the capital. One day, her father falsely accused his superior, bringing ruin to the whole family. She was then taken in by a strange man, who raised and trained her with great care for twelve years. She thought he treated her as a plaything, only to suddenly realize that she was a sharp blade, meant to carve out the heart of a demon... And yet, she found herself pitying that demon... Shen Yuanting was a noble of the former dynasty. When the dynasty f 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This is a pure ancient Chinese romance novel, without any messy time travel or reincarnation elements. The male lead is incredibly intelligent and a bit obsessive. The female lead is clever and kind-hearted, yet resilient. The plot is full of twists and turns, with many foreshadowing elements and unexpected turns. The writing style is delicate yet relaxed, avoiding any forced or artificial imitation of ancient Chinese style or pedantic wordplay, making for a very enjoyable reading experience!

7. 607 贵 The Noble Consort Is Cool and Aloof, and the Emperor Yearns for Her Night After Night 贵妃清冷，圣上夜夜相思 Que Ling Yan Zi雀翎宴子Ancient Romance448k WordsCompleted Shen Qinghe was in the bloom of youth when she entered the palace, where she weathered its intrigues for more than a decade. She had hoped to leave with a reward one day, or perhaps spend her whole life peacefully as a palace official. But then an order came down, and one day she unexpectedly became an imperial consort. She watched these women fight day after day, never expecting to become entangled in their schemes herself. Shen Qinghe could only sigh. He was the emperor, and she was a palac 13.3kReads9.1Score1.2kShelves

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   It's truly amazing! It immediately caught my eye when I first watched it [drooling][drooling]. The female lead is my type, and the male lead's intelligence is consistently high. I really love the male and female leads, and their romance is always so heartwarming.

8. 608 鬼 The Life of a Genius Wife 鬼才夫人生活录 Shu Mei舒寐Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted When it comes to transmigration, Wang Jing has this to say: Even fake artsy types have rights! But there’s no stopping Heaven when it closes its eyes and goes on a rampage! If we’re both transmigrating, why does everyone else land in the peaceful reigns of Emperors Wen and Jing or Emperor Wu, while she ends up in a dynasty on the brink of collapse? Why does everyone else get to scheme and plot in the palace and inner quarters with all kinds of women, while putting on shows of intrigue and strate 153Reads8.0Score104Shelves

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   Purely historical romance, the author's writing is exquisite. The first book demonstrates the author's profound understanding of Song Dynasty culture, evident in the numerous details. The second book, set during the late Han Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period, unfolds from the perspective of Guo Jia's wife, depicting the struggle for supremacy among numerous heroes. The third book, set in the Tang Dynasty, is also written with delicate prose. The fourth book is set in a fictional world.

9. 609 王 The Prince Offered Himself to Her, and She Took Him Up on It 王爷以身相许，她要了 Seven Inkstones七砚书57k WordsCompleted The Prince Offered Himself to Her, and She Accepted 228Reads—Score—Shelves
10. 610 簪 Strolling Through Chang’an with Flowers in My Hair 簪花扶鬓长安步 Peach Blossom Tea桃花小茶Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted Mu Jiaojiao cured the Prime Minister's eldest son's leg with a single dose of medicine. Seizing the opportunity, she married into a powerful family and became the Sixth Young Madam of the Prime Minister's household. From then on, a saying spread through the streets: The Sixth Young Master of the Cui family was worth exactly one leg, his big brother's! Thus he earned the elegant nickname “Cui One Leg.” Humiliated, the Sixth Young Master Cui vowed to turn his life around and avenge his disgrace! A 2.7kReads8.7Score399Shelves
11. 611 亡 The Fallen Kingdom's Princess: A Tale of Revenge 亡国公主之复仇记 Feifei Fox腓腓狐Ancient Romance723k WordsCompleted [Brothers-in-Arms Love Rivalry, All Male Leads Are Chaste] A seductive, wicked fox of a woman × a domineering, cold-blooded tyrant × a handsome, gentle official of the Dali Temple × a dashing general. She was never waiting for a good man, only for a chance to kill. On the day Yan fell, thirteen-year-old Princess Shangguan Jing swore amid mountains of corpses and rivers of blood: she would survive, get close to the man who destroyed her country and family, and take his head with her own hands. Th 417Reads8.8Score111Shelves

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    A princess of a fallen kingdom, disguised as a courtesan, enters the capital of an enemy state, meticulously plotting to take the head of her enemy who destroyed her kingdom. She navigates the world of emperors, ministers, and generals, each flattery concealing murderous intent, each soft word a rehearsal to send him to hell. Yet, on her path of revenge, she encounters unexpected sincerity and a dilemma.

12. 612 侯 My Lord, Your Dog Can't Come In! 侯爷，您的狗不能进！ Seven Inkstones七砚书Ancient Romance40k WordsCompleted My Lord, Your Dog Can't Come In! 229Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 613 重 Reborn and Breaking Off the Engagement: The Aloof Young Lord Spoils Me in Both Lifetimes 重生退婚：高岭世子疯宠我两世 Pillow Mist枕雾Ancient Romance11k WordsCompleted Reborn After Breaking Off the Engagement: The Aloof Heir Has Spoiled Me Madly in Both My Lives 21Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Come on! The female protagonist is reborn, but the timing isn't perfect. She still decisively dumps the scumbag and breaks off the engagement, tentatively tests her relationship with the aloof and unattainable man, and finally achieves a perfect ending!!! A super short 10,000 words!! Read it in one go!

14. 614 通 The Bedchamber Maid 通房丫鬟 Snow on the Cold River寒江雪Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted As a bedchamber maid, Hua Rong has always remembered her place. She mustn't fall in love with her master, let him become addicted to women, or compete with his future young madam for his affections. After finally enduring until age and fading looks let her buy back her freedom, Hua Rong sets her sights on an honest, decent widower and plans to share a simple life with him. But her highborn master pins her to the wall, eyes red, and asks, “You'd rather have that old man than me?” Hua Rong: “...” 2.6kReads9.2Score674Shelves

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    Hehe, I like suspenseful books with interconnected plots and unexpected twists that keep you wanting to keep reading. From the beginning, I hoped the eldest young master would be the male lead, although the third young master was also really good later on.

15. 615 惊 Shock! Reborn on the Eve of My Family's Execution, I Say Let's Rebel 惊！重生回满门抄斩前夜，造反吧 Yi Yangcheng衣漾澄Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Rebirth + feel-good story with a powerful heroine + family and country + political intrigue] A cool-headed, cunning heroine who plans several moves ahead + a brilliant, devoted yet restrained male lead who serves as a high-ranking official at the Court of Judicial Review In her previous life, the entire Ning family, loyal to the throne for generations, was slaughtered. To avenge them, Ning Zhiwei led an army of a hundred thousand to marry Su Mingjin, helping him with all her might as he rebelle 27.5kReads9.3Score3.3kShelves

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    The female lead is too strong! [Thumbs up] [Rebirth + Strong Female Lead + Family and Country + Political Intrigue] A shrewd, calm, and ruthless female lead with off-the-charts intelligence and deep affection. The male lead, the Minister of Justice, was in his past life. The entire Ning family, loyal and brave, was slaughtered. Ning Zhiwei, seeking revenge, led an army of 100,000 to marry Su Mingjin and wholeheartedly assisted him in his rebellion. However, she was betrayed by her half-sister and Su Mingjin, sent to the enemy camp to be tortured, and even shot dead by Su Mingjin in public. Reborn back to the Ning family on the eve of its downfall, she tears up the script, defies fate, protects her family, punishes the scumbag, kills the treacherous minister, and brings peace and prosperity to the people. She will avenge her family herself! She will sit on the throne herself! Men... No need to fight for them, they will all come to her? Her half-sister cries: Sister, it was that dog of a man who seduced me. Su Mingjin grovels at her feet: I approached you, definitely not for the 100,000 Ning family soldiers, but because I love you too much. Please, give me another chance. A man with captivating eyes raised a slight brow: "Get lost! Love is fighting tooth and nail for her, clearing all obstacles, and helping her ascend the throne." Ning Zhiwei: "Hmm!" [Bookshelf added]

16. 616 海 Begonia Blossoms: The General's Wife Is Reborn and Goes on a Rampage 海棠笑：将军夫人重生她杀疯了 I Eat Grapes Without Spitting Out the Skins吃葡萄就是不吐皮Ancient Romance350k WordsCompleted A cold-faced, devoted general and a clever, gentle legitimate daughter I, Shen Zhiyu, died once. I burned in the flames, the pain searing to the bone. Only as I lay dying did I learn that the woman kneeling and crying over me was the enemy who had abducted me and drained my blood. My true identity was the Duke's Estate's legitimate daughter, switched at birth and kept from her family for fifteen years! When I opened my eyes again, Heaven had given me another chance at life. In this life, weari 754Reads—Score104Shelves

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    The main couple is a young general and a clever young lady. The secondary couples include a composed emperor and an orphaned empress, the eldest son of a noble family and the legitimate daughter of the late emperor, and a spoiled young master and a dignified lady. Both the main and supporting characters are genuinely intelligent, courageous, resourceful, and possess a strong sense of patriotism. The plot and character development are excellent.

17. 617 小 The Palace Maid Is Soft and Sweet, and the Emperor Cherishes Her 小宫女又软又娇，皇上宠她入骨 Silver Charm银娇Ancient Romance530k WordsCompleted [HE; a cold, powerful emperor VS a carefree little palace maid, not both virgins] A Zhi grew up in the palace and knew all its twists and turns. Her goal was clear: eat well and wait to die! Who could have guessed that one day, while delivering a meal, she would catch the emperor’s eye? Terrified, A Zhi packed her little bundle that very night, determined to make a run for it at dawn! But before she could get away, she and her pitifully small bundle were sent straight to Taihe Palace. Only after 21.1kReads9.2Score2.1kShelves

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    Both are good, the plot is great.

18. 618 暴 The Bratty Young Lady’s Spoiled Child Bridegroom 暴躁小娘子的纨绔童养夫 It's Not Too Late时不晚Ancient Romance605k WordsCompleted Lin Lexin had two dreams from a young age: Her first was to open a branch of her family’s pastry shop in the capital. Her second was for the young husband her mother had bought her for two taels of silver to study hard and make progress every day, ideally passing the imperial exam to become a successful candidate. If he couldn’t pass, he could return to the shop and work as the bookkeeper. But when she was eighteen, her young husband’s biological father showed up and took her second dream away. 1.3kReads8.9Score104Shelves

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    I wouldn't say it's particularly amazing, but it at least has some tearful and funny moments, making it a pretty good story.

19. 619 长 The Long Wind Blows for Tens of Thousands of Miles 长风几万里 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance429k WordsCompleted Kunyi fell for someone. Monsters ran amok at the palace banquet. The man arrived with the constables of the Shangqing Bureau, standing right beneath her favorite bronze lamp shaped like a flying crane. Radiance fell across his broad shoulders, and when the wind stirred the hem of his dark robe, it fluttered like an eagle circling a cliffside. Sometimes love at first sight really is that simple. She hadn't even seen his face clearly, yet she had already thought of names for their children. A ser 2.8kReads9.2Score423Shelves

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    You can always trust Bai Lu; her novels are purely classical Chinese, unconventional, with a smooth writing style and every word a gem. Since reading her novels, it's become difficult for mediocre novels to catch my eye.

20. 620 小 Little Pearl 小珍珠 Leaning on Pines, Playing with Cranes倚松玩鹤Ancient Romance610k WordsCompleted Everyone in the capital knows that the Sixth Miss of Grand Secretary Song’s household is a “three-inch-tall bean sprout,” growing older but never taller! But the Sixth Miss was born clever, with a heart full of tricks, so people from all walks of life couldn’t help taking an interest in her. Especially the Sixth Prince, a moon-bright, bodhi-like immortal. The moment he turns around, he’s hugging and kissing her, wishing he could pounce on the little dumpling and swallow her whole. Sixth Miss: “ 3kReads9.0Score332Shelves

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    I just finished watching too little [facepalm]

21. 621 禁 The Chaste Marquis Dotes on Her Every Day: Her Bewitching Beauty Is the Cure in His Palm 禁欲侯爷日日宠，媚骨生香掌心药 Leisurely and Carefree亦闲闲Ancient Romance333k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + pregnancy before marriage + both leads are chaste + coercive possession + threats and inducements + extreme possessiveness] [Beautiful and sweet-natured heroine X scheming marquis] Wen Ning was only gathering herbs in the mountains when a poisoned man grabbed her around the waist and pinned her beneath him. Xie Jinglan: “Can you help me cure this poison?” Wen Ning: “Please don’t kill me...” Xie Jinglan: “Fine. The red line ends where life does. Beyond that, I’ll roam wherev 10.9kReads8.6Score870Shelves

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    A different kind of forceful acquisition, a different kind of running away with a baby, and both characters are virgins! It's been a long time since I've read a historical romance novel that suits my taste so well. It's definitely a great story whose title doesn't do it justice. [Smirk]

22. 622 大 A True Record of the Qing Empresses 大清皇后实录 Jin Se妗瑟Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Pampered from the Start, Sweet Romance, Everyday Life, Slow Burn, Household and Palace Intrigue] Ru Yue transmigrates into the body of an ordinary bannerman’s daughter. Her father died young, but her elders are kind and her younger siblings are well-behaved. Then, unexpectedly, she is selected to enter Fourth Prince’s household as a concubine. Without family connections or money, she relies on her peerless beauty to climb ever higher in the household. Before she even realizes it, she has become 7.6kReads8.6Score723Shelves
23. 623 念 Nian Zhaozhao 念昭昭 Yan Guihai燕归海Ancient Romance100k WordsCompleted The Shen family was framed and sentenced to exile, leaving Shen Shiyuan a condemned man. The first time Qin Zhao saw him, she thought his eyes were beautiful, and that naturally meant he was handsome too. One glance, and she was destined to love him for a lifetime. To Shen Shiyuan, Qin Zhao was a goddess he met at the lowest point in his life. She led him out of the abyss and let him glimpse a ray of daylight, only for him to draw that goddess into his arms. [Young General ✘ Female Merchant] Sid —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I have absolutely nothing to say about the book "White Egret in Pairs".

24. 624 入 Love In The Clouds 入青云 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance498k WordsCompleted Ji Bozai thought Ming Yi was an exceptional blade. She was breathtaking and sharp, yet utterly devoted to him. He would use her to wipe out every traitor, then make her the brightest medal on his crown. A playboy king vs. a woman with a checkered past 5kReads8.9Score719Shelves
25. 625 亡 After My Kingdom Fell, I Tamed the Tyrant with Sweet Talk 亡国后，我靠撒娇驯服暴君 Sending My Thoughts to the Vast Sea沧海寄怀Ancient Romance346k WordsOngoing She was a tribute consort sent by a fallen kingdom. In front of everyone, the new emperor coolly remarked, "She's nothing but a plaything." They laughed at her, certain she would wither away in the depths of the palace. Little did they know that every night she clung to his imperial robes and whispered, "Your Majesty, I'm cold..." Later, courtiers were stunned to see the tyrant himself peel grapes and feed them to her, softly coaxing, "Good girl, try one more." In the deathly silence of the hall —Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    ❤️This book is amazing!! The survival secrets of a princess sent to marry a foreign ruler: coaxing a cold-blooded tyrant into becoming a super love-struck fool, coquetry is the ultimate weapon in palace intrigue.

26. 626 不 Nothing More Than That 不过尔尔 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance400k WordsCompleted Er’er is a weak little immortal. She can’t fight monsters, and she can’t meditate either. With barely eight hundred years of cultivation, she loses it all the moment she ascends to the Ninth Heaven. But she has the gift of foresight. She knows that one day, the man before her will destroy heaven and earth and slaughter every living thing. Before he turns demonic, she must bind her little life tightly to his. Li Ye is a powerful High God. He ranks first at fighting monsters, first at meditati 7kReads9.4Score1.2kShelves
27. 627 被 After She Was Stolen, the Chief Spoiled Her Rotten 被抢后，首领将她宠上天 September Wind S九月的风SAncient Romance660k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + lighthearted / The transmigrated heroine has no golden finger and doesn’t start out at the top. She grows gradually, and isn’t strong in the early stages. Read with caution if that bothers you.] A beautiful young woman from Jiangnan falls into the wild, rough lands of Mobei, where there are no rules of propriety. The moment she steps foot there, she is “snatched up as a bride.” “You’re a beauty when you keep quiet, but once you speak, you can choke a man to death. You can’t carr 1.5kReads8.8Score102Shelves

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    Hehe, just take a look and you'll see <(`^´)>

28. 628 刁 The Feisty Yu Sansan 刁女于三三 The Bohemian of Tonglu桐庐骚客Ancient Romance590k WordsCompleted She’s climbed onto rooftops, smashed tiles, and raced horses through the bustling streets of the capital. Thick-skinned, uneducated, and unruly, this hellion makes everyone wary when she loses her temper. Beautiful but lacking substance, she leaves the heir to the marquis’s affections at a loss. A spirited girl and a refined man: their shameless displays of affection have everyone green with envy. This is the story of a willful girl from a fallen family and a secretly passionate man from a power 5.8kReads8.9Score616Shelves

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    Pure ancient romance, no time travel, no system, well-written and engaging story.

29. 629 摄 The Regent Seems to Have a Serious Problem 摄政王他好像有那个大病 Young Master Cuttlefish乌贼公子Two Male Leads1.2M WordsCompleted After transmigrating and being reborn in the Rui Kingdom, Shen Anyan has to lower his status and put on the act of a vulgar, contemptible scoundrel just to survive. He plans to latch onto some powerful patron and coast through life, but his shocking remarks leave quite an impression on a certain regent. After an accident, the two disguise their identities, each with their own agenda, and begin to draw closer to one another. He plans to take the silver and leave, but the regent refuses to let him 2.2kReads9.0Score276Shelves

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    The most cunning hunters often appear as the prey.

30. 630 我 I'm the Lucky Star Who Brings My Brother Good Fortune, Fortune, Fortune, Fortune, Fortune, Fortune, Fortune 我是福星旺我哥，旺旺旺旺旺旺旺 Weiwei Zi Weiwei薇薇子薇薇Ancient Romance320k WordsCompleted Beautiful and kind-hearted lucky heroine × a doting Crown Prince who has everything go his way [Those Who Love Their Wives Thrive] Gu Yuechan, bearing the title of Lucky Star, was content to be a living good-luck charm. Growing up, all it took was one call of “Big Brother” to solve any problem. Gu Yuechan often said, “My big brother is the most amazing person in the world!” She watched as her brother came top in the imperial exams and became the Crown Prince, second only to the emperor and abov 21Reads—Score—Shelves

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    She always saw him as her protector, calling him "brother" constantly. He passed the imperial examinations with flying colors, wielding immense power and becoming the high-ranking crown prince. She hoped her brother would find her a good husband. But he didn't want to be her brother; he only wanted to be her husband. ✨ Pseudo-siblings|Lucky Little Star × Doting, Overpowered Crown Prince [Sending Heart]

31. 631 乖 A Sweet, Obedient Woman Gets the Best of Life, and the Crown Prince Can't Get Enough 乖巧的女人最好命，太子欲罢不能 Mi Yiner弥音儿Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted (P.S. Strong male lead, weaker female lead, pure historical romance, no transmigration, no rebirth, no golden finger, sweet romance.) Wen Li'er is gentle and mild-mannered, the cherished darling of her parents. She thought she'd marry a man she loved and spend her life raising children and managing the household. But an imperial decree from the Empress made her the lowest-ranking consort in the Eastern Palace. Unable to bear the blow, Wen Li'er fell seriously ill and spent half a year bedridden. 46.3kReads8.8Score8kShelves
32. 632 娇 With the Adorable Beauty at His Side, Even the Cold-Blooded Powerful Official Is Stirred by Mortal Desires 娇娇在侧，冷戾权臣也被撩动凡心 Floating Snow Returning飘飘回雪Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Mutual devotion, sweet romance] Su Jiaojiao transmigrates with no grand ambitions. She only wants to make money, enjoy life, and be free. But her stunning looks catch the eye of Song Chi, the Prince of Jiangnan. He falls for her at first sight, and has only one thought when he sees her: I want her! “You're a merchant's daughter. It's your honor to be my concubine.” “I want to be your girlfriend.” “Your girlfriend? What's that?” “We can kiss, cuddle, and sleep together. No titles, no strings att 56.6kReads9.0Score7.2kShelves
33. 633 风 Hong Xiuquan, the Charismatic Heavenly King 风流天王洪秀全 Yu Songhan郁松寒Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Hong Xiuquan, an impoverished scholar in the late Qing, was quite the extraordinary man. He struck out on a new path, launched the Jintian Uprising, rose from humble beginnings, captured Nanjing, founded the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, dominated eighteen provinces, and ruled for fourteen years over half the realm. He was insatiably greedy, consorting with courtesans and surrounding himself with beautiful women. He gathered beauties from across the land, keeping 2,300 women in his harem to serve hi 11.4kReads8.6Score861Shelves

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    It's well worth reading. It has a story, a plot, historical facts, and excellent writing. Understanding Hong Xiuquan is understanding men!

34. 634 团 The Beloved Little Princess's Cold Childhood Groom Ran Away 团宠小公主的清冷童养夫跑路了 Weiwei Zi Weiwei薇薇子薇薇Ancient Romance404k WordsCompleted A pampered, sweet little princess × a patient, secretly biding-his-time childhood husband [Historical fantasy + adored by everyone + comedy + devoted couple, one-on-one romance + happy ending] Jin Hua’s father is the emperor, her mother the empress, her older brother the crown prince, her grandfather a powerful minister, and her master a renowned doctor. Each of her uncles has his own special talent, all her friends are extraordinary, and even her dog can talk! Most importantly, when Jin Hua was 78Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 635 穿 I Transmigrated into a Book, So Why Would I Settle for Being the Secondary Wife? 穿书了，谁还稀罕当平妻 Ji Weiwei季微微Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted Transmigrate into a book + cannon-fodder + everyone’s favorite + feel-good power fantasy + strong female lead Song Ruozhen transmigrates into a book and becomes the male lead’s short-lived first wife. Her vast family fortune lets the main couple live in luxury for the rest of their lives, while her entire family becomes the tragic foil, every last one of them meeting a grisly end. She arrives on her wedding day, only to find two bridal sedan chairs entering the gates at once. Not only is she dem 14.8kReads8.6Score1.8kShelves

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    [Eating popcorn][Eating popcorn][Eating popcorn] A fantasy master transmigrated into a book and married a reborn woman on the same day, but in the body of a secondary wife! Why?! I'm not marrying her! Take back my dowry, and give me back my 800,000 taels of silver! No matter how many memories the reborn woman has of her past life, she can't beat our master! [Please follow]

36. 636 替 After Marrying the Sickly Crown Prince Who Practices Buddhism in Her Sister's Place, She Makes Him Break His Vows 替嫁给病弱佛修太子后，他破戒了 Qin Qiu Chenyin琴秋尘音Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Traditional Historical Romance + Household and Palace Intrigue + Rebirth Revenge Fantasy + Substitute Marriage + Powerful Hero and Heroine + Black Lotus] After jumping from the city tower, Jiang Nanzhi and her legitimate elder sister, Jiang Tanxin, are both reborn. In her previous life, Jiang Tanxin gave up her childhood sweetheart, the young lord Shen Che, to become the Crown Princess, and schemed to make Jiang Nanzhi marry Shen Che as her substitute. But who could have guessed that the Crown 4kReads8.9Score568Shelves

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    It's very original, the female lead is very intelligent, a little fox and a yandere with a seemingly innocent but actually cunning nature.

37. 637 清 Qing Transmigration: The Fourth Prince, a Workaholic, Dotes on His Beloved and Fertile Side Consort 清穿：卷王四爷的娇养好孕侧福晋 Candy Ball Mama糖球麻麻Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Complete] [Qing dynasty setting + golden finger + gentle, gradual romance + devoted love in the later chapters] Yan Qing transmigrates as a young lady of the Xilin Gioro clan, a person who never existed in history. Her eldest brother is E'ertai, a trusted high-ranking minister of the Yongzheng Emperor, the sort honored in the Imperial Ancestral Temple. As a Manchu girl, she has to attend the imperial selection. She had hoped to be dismissed and go home to marry on her own, but things don't go a 21.3kReads8.7Score2.2kShelves
38. 638 惹 A Springtime Temptation 惹春娇 Hua Queque华阙阙Ancient Romance86k WordsCompleted [Cold-Hearted Young Duke vs. Clumsy Beauty from a Military Family] [Bickering Couple + Love at First Sight + Shotgun Wedding + Sweet Romance, 1v1] Cui Ke came from a distinguished family and was every inch a noble young gentleman. He never imagined he would marry a woman like Zhen Zhu. She was born in the countryside, uneducated, greedy, lecherous, foolish, and vulgar. Worse, they were natural enemies. The first time they met, she flung a shoe in his face, then pushed him into a river and left h 7.1kReads8.8Score529Shelves

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    Does nobody really understand these books?!

39. 639 醉 Drunk on Jade, Fragrant in Bloom 醉玉翻香 Sea Green Takes the Swan海青拿天鹅Ancient Romance728k WordsCompleted Yan Yiru was betrothed to the Crown Prince as a child. She lived a pampered life, with the power to make anything happen. Then her family fell from grace, her life came crashing down, and all the riches and glory she had enjoyed became someone else’s wedding finery. Given another life, she does everything the opposite way, keeping away from court and preventing her politically inept father from dragging the whole family into the abyss again. But by chance, she saves the heir of the Prince of Cha 729Reads9.1Score154Shelves

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    These are some of the books I've recently read, and I highly recommend them. Also, Hai Qing's works on Swan are all excellent, but I won't go into detail.

40. 640 世 Never More Than Three Times 世不过三 Yu Duoyou余多柚Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + reborn + three lifetimes + little poison doctor + no golden finger + political intrigue + satisfying read + sweet romance + reverse raising + romance + ensemble cast + scheming + a little angst] Xia Shi has been reborn three times, and each life has been more exciting than the last! Now in her third life, she’s an invincible little poison master. Who would dare let her suffer even the slightest grievance? In her first life, she lived for herself and married a foolish empero 2.3kReads9.5Score451Shelves

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    This book is truly amazing!

41. 641 盛 Dotingly Cherished Concubine: A Handbook for Raising a Beloved Concubine 盛宠娇妾：宠妾养成手册 Sweet Rice Wine糯糯酒Ancient Romance2.2M WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance, No Angst + One-on-One + Everyday Life] Qing Li spent years pretending to be a mute little eunuch in the palace. After arriving at the Prince Qing's residence, all she wanted was to keep her hands tucked into her sleeves, carry on acting dimwitted, and live peacefully as a little eunuch. But one day, she grabbed a scholar in blue robes at the library and made him help her carry something. After that, everything began to change. When she pretended to be stupid, people poked her. Wh 137Reads8.6Score—Shelves
42. 642 我 I Stole the Prefect’s Innocence 我玷污了太守大人清白 White Peach Soda白桃苏打水Ancient Romance230k WordsCompleted Jin Cancan, a livestream shopping host, unexpectedly transmigrated to ancient times and found herself in the body of Zheng Wan'er, a refined young lady from a prominent family in Damou City who was saddled with enormous debt. Just as her creditors were pressuring her, Yan Siqi, the prefect of Damou City, guaranteed her debt and gave her six months to repay it. How could she pay back 1,200 taels in six months with nothing but a rundown cosmetics shop? Modern-day Jin Cancan knew exactly what to do 500Reads9.3Score100Shelves

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    I watched it to kill time, but it was surprisingly good! The plot moved quickly and didn't drag at all, which made me feel happy. The male and female leads were also well-developed. The male lead had a scholarly air about him at first, but he wasn't weak or incompetent at all, and the female lead was cheerful but clear-headed. I really liked it and recommend it!

43. 643 不 No Eavesdropping on the Emperor 不许偷听朕说话 Yin Zaishui尹在水Ancient Romance925k WordsCompleted An Jiu transmigrated into the body of a young palace maid who wanted to climb into the emperor’s bed. The moment she opened her eyes, the tyrant ran his sword straight through the maid who had tried to seduce him. The next day, the tyrant killed a senior maid who served one of the consorts. On the third day, a maid who tasted the emperor’s food died from poison. Being a palace maid was a high-risk job. An Jiu decided to work hard, save up, cherish her life, and stay away from the tyrant. But the 78.7kReads9.4Score13kShelves
44. 644 小 The Little Palace Maid Is Truly Beautiful 小宫女她实在美丽 The Moon Loves Drinking月亮爱喝酒Ancient Romance647k WordsCompleted (The rating just came out and is expected to rise) [Heroine reborn + second male lead regrets everything + socially savvy heroine + sensitive, growing Crown Prince + slow-burn romance + everyday life + both leads have past relationships] In her previous life, after Liang Lvzhu entered the palace, Prince Qin took an instant liking to her and doted on her for years. It wasn't until he ascended the throne that she learned she'd been nothing more than someone else's substitute all along. After being 212Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    This is a slow-burn, sweet romance novel. There's no sudden, impulsive love at first sight (but the female lead is very beautiful). The male lead is the crown prince, and the female lead isn't the type to climb the social ladder. She'd rather be the woman behind the crown prince than his woman. Later, the crown prince also falls for her as they spend more time together. Our crown prince is incredibly cute; he's easily embarrassed and blushes easily. He's truly a wonderful person, a perfect gentleman. This book gets better and better as you read, especially after the crown prince and Green Pearl become closer. Also, only those who have read it truly understand how rare and memorable the scenes in the synopsis are.

45. 645 昭 My Heart Shines Bright 昭昭我心 Big Brother Meng猛哥哥Ancient Romance166k WordsCompleted [Sweet, gentle young lady vs. cold-faced, sharp-tongued Marquis] [Historical romance + substitute marriage + marriage before love + sweet romance + political intrigue + secret love] After Qin Zhaoyu’s elder sister died, she took her place as the bride of Li Jing, her sister’s fiancé. Before the wedding, her mother comforted her: “Li Jing is a fine man. He’ll treat you just as well as he treated your sister.” She had grown up by their side, witnessing Li Jing’s deep love for her sister. All she h 1kReads9.0Score108Shelves
46. 646 嫡 Secret Schemes 嫡谋 Yun Shiye云弑夜Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted She was the Yun family’s eldest legitimate daughter, yet held in low regard by her family. Even the servants bullied her, and her mother couldn’t save her. When she woke once more, she was cold and cunning, her smile captivating all, her fury chilling the seas. Behind a kindly facade, she was the world’s greatest assassin, commanding the winds and clouds and ruling with power that reached the heavens! Now that the useless legitimate daughter has been reborn, everyone who hurt or tormented her wi 11.7kReads9.3Score1.1kShelves

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    The female lead is charismatic and resourceful; this is a historical romance novel worth reading.

47. 647 全 Everyone in the Sect Is Love-Brained, Except Me, a True Lunatic 全宗门都是恋爱脑，唯我是真疯批 Paper Tiger纸老虎Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted The complete print edition of A Double Crossing is now available on all platforms. Relationship blogger Lin Du died of a broken heart after being driven crazy by hopeless romantics. After death, she transmigrated into a tragic romance cultivation novel, becoming the beautiful, powerful, yet doomed junior uncle who paved the way for the protagonists' great love with her own ashes. After reading the script, she slowly typed a question mark. “Have they dug up every wild vegetable on this sect's mou 235.3kReads9.7Score27.5kShelves

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    Below are some of my favorite ancient Chinese romance novels. My taste may differ slightly from yours, but the ratings don't lie.

48. 648 农 Everyday Ways to Prosper on the Farm 农家致富日常 Rain Falls Over Jiangnan江南雨纷纷Ancient Romance2.7M WordsCompleted [Farming + Street Stalls + A Gentle Pace + Everyday Family Life] This is a warm and cozy farming story with no outrageous villains. It's a warm, funny daily-life story about a family focused on making money. There are no villains and no golden fingers. The main characters are ordinary people without any golden fingers, and the whole family works together to build a better life, with a focus on the gentle rhythms of everyday life. At daybreak, smoke rose from the chimneys of many homes in Peach B 13.1kReads9.0Score1.3kShelves

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    It's a group portrait story, mainly depicting the warm daily life of a family. The writing style is light and pleasant, without any mindless awful characters or constant drama.

49. 649 美 Beauty’s Bones 美人骨 Gongsun Xuan公孙萱Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted A hero's tender embrace, a beauty's burial place. Even if she has to crawl, she'll survive in this merciless place and make him her devoted admirer! 258Reads8.0Score100Shelves

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    The female protagonist transmigrates to an ancient brothel. Without any special abilities, how will she protect her reputation and survive? There is a mysterious man whose identity is unknown, but the female protagonist develops a slight liking for him.

50. 650 法 The Mad Forensic Princess and the Master Coroner 法医狂妃大仵作 Fat Fifteen胖十五Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted In the capital of Daling, there is a woman who can hear the dead speak and understand the words of ghosts. If someone's cat or dog goes missing, they go to her. If someone has died a gruesome death, they can go to her too. Rumor has it she can do more than examine corpses: she can communicate with spirits and even track anyone across a thousand miles. Qin Zhi scoffed. "That's all ghost talk! I've killed countless people, and I don't believe in ghosts!" Another rumor says that the young lady 3.7kReads9.0Score372Shelves

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    ① And ② are both well-written and have great plots. The male and female leads are intelligent, and the characters are very well-developed. You can check out the reviews; they're super good and addictive. ③ Is a story of mutual redemption and mutual pampering. Every time the female lead encounters difficulties, the author seems to make things difficult for her, but secretly he has already helped her resolve the issues. The difficulties are just for his own benefit. [Admiration][Admiration]

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