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

1. 751 西 A Romance in Xiliang 西凉缘 Su Jing, Who Loves Braised Yellow Catfish爱吃黄焖黄骨鱼的苏静Ancient Romance384k WordsCompleted The Kingdom of Xiliang was nearly destroyed by Sang Zhi. For the people of Xiliang, the kingdom's stability and peace, and her father, Jinge put aside her former liveliness and childishness and took on the responsibilities of a princess of Xiliang. She married Gu Yuheng, crown prince of the Kingdom of Yin. From then on, a girl of fifteen and a young man of twenty were swept into the vortex of courtly power struggles... 96Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I recommend this book. Although it's not very popular, the writing is quite good, and the plot is also very engaging. [Learned something new]

2. 752 千 A Thousand Peach Blossoms Bloom for a Lifetime (The Original Novel Behind the TV Series Starring Zhang Binbin and Sun Zhenni) 千朵桃花一世开（张彬彬、孙珍妮主演同名电视剧原著） At Ease with the Universe随宇而安Ancient Romance340k WordsCompleted Xie Xuechen was the greatest swordsman among the human race, but after losing all his magical power, he fell into the hands of the Demon Saintess. A swordsman’s path is one of unbending resolve and fearless advance. Born extraordinary, he has never suffered such humiliation. If he submits, his conviction will waver; if he fights to the death, he risks losing his chastity. A story about a proper, cold, and unfeeling swordsman who falls on hard times, decides to lie flat, and gets toyed with by a 3.5kReads9.6Score523Shelves

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   I highly recommend it; it's already been made into a TV series.

3. 753 疯 The Unhinged Concubine Turns the Marquis's Estate Upside Down 疯批小妾闹侯府 Yang Ziyang杨子杨Ancient Romance342k WordsCompleted A legendary tale of a science-minded woman who uses the laws of physics and her engineering knowledge, along with brains and brawn, to transform a crumbling marquis's estate into an ancient commercial empire and bring a host of feudal diehards completely to heel along the way. 9Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 754 盲 The Blind Physician in the Capital: Schemes of the Imperial Court 盲医踏京：帝阙权谋录 Dong Wang Jinglan东往景澜Ancient Romance237k WordsCompleted She is a blind physician with clear-sighted purpose, lying low for thirty years, waiting to stir up the treacherous imperial court. He is the supreme ruler, commanding all beneath heaven and mastering every scheme, yet somehow failing to account for his own heart. One fateful red thread binds her bloody vendetta at one end and his vast empire at the other. When her celestial eye sees through his game, it also reveals her own fate. A tragic romance that begins in manipulation and ends in deep 99Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The opening was stunning!! I absolutely loved it!!! A blind doctor infiltrates the capital to seek revenge, while the emperor reigns supreme. They should be irreconcilable enemies, yet through repeated clashes, rescues, and confrontations, they come to understand the loneliness hidden deep within each other's hearts. The political intrigue is compelling throughout, and the emotional descriptions are delicate and restrained—a rare and high-quality historical romance novel.

5. 755 千 Qian Jinhuan 千锦欢 Yun Lingge云翎歌Ancient Romance229k WordsCompleted Completed · [A highly intelligent amnesiac fake princess x a cold, scheming prince] [Not a mindless power fantasy] [Both devoted to each other + classic historical romance + no transmigration, rebirth, or System + political intrigue + doting romance + reunion after a long separation + devotion to country and family + exclusive devotion + the one who got away + happy ending] For twenty years, the second prince of Nantang, Chu Jinyuan, has kept his guard up and trusted no one, until Hua Qianmei ar 472Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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   Low rating but incredibly good! This is a pure historical romance with political intrigue, and every plot twists are unconventional! Both the male and female leads are strong, skilled in both literature and martial arts, and the writing is superb.

6. 756 天 The World’s First Bride 天下第一嫁 Moonrise in the Clouds月出云Ancient Romance624k WordsCompleted She was the greatest female scholar in the Celestial Dynasty and the first female official in the imperial court: Bai Suxuan. A merciless fire and the accusation that she had burned herself to death to evade punishment brought her back from hell. Three years later, she became Qin Jiu, the infamous demoness of the Tianchen Sect. She practices forbidden, heaven-defying arts, trains young men, seduces her imperial uncle, toys with powerful officials, brings down favored concubines, and bullies nobl 595Reads9.4Score107Shelves

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   A masterpiece! I just finished watching it and am planning a second viewing. It's amazing, and the more I watch, the more emotionally charged I get. Towards the end, tears welled up in my eyes involuntarily; it was a bittersweet feeling. I applaud the plot, and cheer for the female lead, the male lead, and the second male lead! 👏👏👏

7. 757 陛 Has His Majesty Forced Anyone to Love Him Today? 陛下今天强制爱了吗？ A Pearl in Hand明珠在手Ancient Romance301k WordsCompleted [The Tyrant Is a Hopeless Romantic, and His Moonlight Becomes His Captive in the Depths of Space] [Cold-Blooded Tyrant] VS [Cool-Headed Lady Official], devoted to each other, HE [Forced Marriage | The Powerful One Bows His Head | Forced Love | Size Difference | Instinctive Attraction | Age Gap | Push and Pull to the Limit | The Wife-Chasing Crematorium | Yandere + Possessive + Dark and Twisted | Sapiosexual | Captive Darling | A Love as Deep as a Sea of Hatred | Redemption | Love at First Sight] 669Reads—Score102Shelves

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   Su Nianqing never imagined that a simple request for grain would attract the emperor's persistent affection. Even though she hurriedly returned to her country to prepare for her wedding, the emperor still led his troops there, determined to bring her back to the palace to be his wife.

8. 758 侯 The Marquess's Wife Wants to Die of Old Age in Peace 侯府主母要寿终正寝 Winter Melon Eats Pears冬瓜吃梨Ancient Romance553k WordsCompleted A history major pulls an all-nighter and dies suddenly, only to become Chen Yuhu, the matriarch of an ancient household, with no golden finger whatsoever. But you have to learn to be content. As a modern, clear-eyed college student, Chen Yuhu wants to tell the original matriarch: don't be such a lovesick fool. Treasure your life of immense wealth and status. She certainly does. She sends her biased mother-in-law away to cultivate in seclusion, keeps the obedient and pretty concubine around to pl 33.8kReads9.2Score3.3kShelves
9. 759 贵 The Noble Consort Rejects Love, Yet the Emperor Dotes on Her and Decrees Her Empress 贵妃不入爱河，皇上盛宠下旨封后 Han Qingxue寒清雪Ancient Romance288k WordsCompleted [The leads aren't both chaste at first + he pampers her devotedly later + the emperor secretly helps her navigate palace intrigue + the heroine has no interest in loving the emperor and focuses on climbing the ranks.] Alternate-era setting [The emperor personally raises his future empress, then claims her in the night] The Yun family has a legitimate daughter, a peerless beauty hidden away in the general's manor. The prime minister's son came to propose, but didn't even get to see her. “I don't 1.5kReads9.1Score183Shelves

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   All four of these books contain elements of palace intrigue and time travel; they are all very good and have ratings all above 9.0.

10. 760 赠 A Book of Spring Gifts 赠春书 San An三安Ancient Romance595k WordsCompleted [High sweetness, noble young lady x unhinged crown prince] Song Wanyu refused to believe people when they said her father, Song Manfu, had sided with the deposed crown prince. She thought her father didn’t have the nerve to do such a thing. Besides, was the deposed crown prince even normal? He was a lunatic. A few days later, her father cheerfully told her, “My precious daughter, you’re going to the palace to become an imperial consort. Are you happy?” Thinking of the emperor, who was sixty and 4.1kReads8.9Score480Shelves

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    [Take a look, pure ancient romance] A quirky and charming rich girl (a heartthrob?) X a crazy and obsessive Buddhist prince (a fake monk?). A coming-of-age story, the romance develops slowly, there's a three-year age gap, (childhood sweethearts?) (Pseudo-master and disciple?)

11. 761 惊 Jinglan: The Realm as My Dowry 惊澜：江山为聘 Northern Night北夜Fantastical Romance5.6M WordsCompleted [Film and TV Rights in Development] [Revenge + Historical Romance + Strong Female Lead] She was the greatest assassin of the 21st century. After transmigrating, she became the useless, foolish eldest daughter of the Feng family, and was sold to a brothel… Enough is enough! When her starry eyes flash and her edge is revealed, she will rule the entire world! But even a woman as formidable as her meets a monstrous man! At times, he is aloof and domineering; at others, bewitchingly seductive! “My de 5.7kReads9.2Score510Shelves

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    Both books are good, especially the first one. The female protagonist's live-streamed crime-solving is a refreshing and hilarious touch, definitely worth reading.

12. 762 宠 Doting on My Wife 宠妻 Secretly in Love with the Other Shore Flower暗恋彼岸花Ancient Romance550k WordsCompleted An imperial decree grants the third daughter of the Minister’s residence in marriage to Prince Duan as his principal consort. One might think that for a minister’s daughter to become Prince Duan’s principal consort would be an extraordinary honor, but both the Minister’s household and the entire capital feel nothing but sympathy for this unheard-of third daughter. The reason is simple: rumor has it that Prince Duan is vicious and brutal, and his name alone can stop a child from crying at night. 11.2kReads8.7Score942Shelves
13. 763 穿 After I Transmigrate into a Book, I Surrender to the System's Yandere Villain 穿书后，带着系统向病娇反派投降 A Few Dreams Become a Boat几梦成舟Ancient Romance329k WordsCompleted A fragile, volatile hostage prince vs. a sunny, outspoken princess Redemption, opposites attract, fate, happy ending Before falling in love: I'm sick? I should save her? After falling in love: I'm sick, and I love her. 1. Zhou Buli transmigrated into a book and landed in a deadly predicament: she was already pinning the villain to the bed and having her way with him. System: Go on, Host. Kill the villain, that unhinged, lovesick lunatic. Zhou Buli: But I'm useless! System: Either you kill him, o 23.3kReads9.3Score2.3kShelves

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    Ancient Chinese fantasy + historical romance + time travel + system + princess + yandere!! A pitiful, yandere, crazy hostage prince VS a straightforward, cheerful princess – redemption, contrast, destiny, and heartbreak for the male lead!! Zhao Fusang × Zhou Buli!! Other people's worlds may have good and evil, right and wrong, but in my world, only Zhou Buli is worth watching, even though it's a bit heartbreaking for the male lead [crying][crying][crying]

14. 764 芙 Lotus Ashes: Frost and Snow over Bianjing 芙蓉烬之汴京霜雪 Light Rain on a Sunny Day, Weiwei晴天微雨薇薇Ancient Romance82k WordsCompleted The capital of Shu falls, and the whole kingdom is forced to relocate. Fei Rui'er follows Meng Chang to Bianjing, thinking that as a surrendered captive, all she can do is cling to life. But soon after they arrive in Bianjing, Meng Chang dies suddenly, and Zhao Guangyi begins persecuting the Meng family one blow after another. With memories of a later age, she witnesses this succession of calamities with her own eyes. Outside the palace walls, there is no way out. 176Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The most substantial palace drama I've read recently! Setting aside the clichéd palace intrigue, the female protagonist throws herself into the fray, speaking out for the fallen heroes of her homeland. The dramatic scenes in the grand palace are incredibly powerful, and the poignant and heroic portrayal of historical moments is absolutely brilliant! The link is a prequel; you can find the new work in the same series as the Song Dynasty palace novel, *Lady Huarui's Bianjing Moon*, by searching the title or the author's page.

15. 765 好 What a Song Dynasty 好一个宋朝 Wu Gou吴钩Historical127k WordsCompleted Although the Song dynasty was over a thousand years ago, life back then was not as boring as we might imagine. Keeping cats and dogs as pets was already popular. The entertainment found along Song dynasty streets was not all that different from what we enjoy today. City residents already had access to "running water," and commerce was so developed that people had a strong sense of branding. Some shops even had "lightbox advertisements"... This book is a "documentary" about the Song dynasty. Rea 227Reads9.3Score101Shelves
16. 766 绿 Green Shoots on the Branch 绿上枝头 Light Peach Blossoms轻薄桃花Ancient Romance221k WordsCompleted [Signed for print] [Brave, steadfast transmigrated heroine VS cool, clearheaded young noble] [Transmigration + rebirth + prominent family + household intrigue + feel-good + career building + strong heroine + light comedy] Jiang Lübao, daughter of a censor, was unexpectedly kidnapped and had her reputation ruined. The marriage that had already been arranged for her was called off, too. For a young woman from a prominent family, this was a devastating blow. But she burst out laughing. No one knew 86.2kReads9.6Score9.6kShelves

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    ①🌿Transmigration into a book, lighthearted and fun, witty battles between the male and female leads, cannon fodder changing their fate ②🌿Power struggles and intrigue, female strategist + jinx + rise to power ③🌿Transmigration from modern to ancient times, women's marriages filled with hilarious and helpless moments

17. 767 浮 Floating Dreams, Morning Sun 浮笙朝阳 Cup of Tragic Indifference杯具思冷漠Two Male Leads257k WordsCompleted In the flourishing Great Yan, the capital is Zhongjing. From the emperor on high to beggars below, there are three favorite topics of conversation. First, the emperor’s own younger brother, Prince Jing’s son, Shu Xuan. Second, Shu Wenxuan, grandson of the head of the four great families, the Ruan family. Third, Shu Chaoyang, the young general in white, renowned for his illustrious achievements. A youth in green, his fame rising, young and handsome. He stands trial in the Golden Hall in hi 498Reads9.2Score100Shelves

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    Imprisoned for three years, he hated him for clipping his wings and restricting his freedom. He didn't know Yan Jing's intentions, nor dared he know. He didn't know that imprisoning him was also to protect him. Three years of companionship had become a habit. When Yan Jing died because of him, he regretted it. If only he had known time would be so short and hadn't been so willful. The young prince, Shu Chaoyang, perished at the hands of the enemy general Yan Jing, a tragedy lamented by the world. But what the world didn't know was that every step he took now was earned at the cost of Shu Chaoyang's life.

18. 768 海 The Begonias Bloom for You Again 海棠今又为君开 Yi Shuang宜霜Ancient Romance556k WordsCompleted [Historical Romance + Sweet Romance + National and Family Feuds] In her previous life, Xiuyi trusted a scumbag and agreed to marry him, only to be pushed into a pond by a scheming white lotus and drown! Reborn, she opened a clinic, saved her father and brothers, kicked the scumbag to the curb, and schemed to have the white lotus die a gruesome death in prison. The cold-faced marquis, whose power held sway over the realm, drew her into his arms: “Don't worry! With me here, everything will be your 41.1kReads9.3Score4.3kShelves

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    I prefer this kind of ancient romance novel with its delicate writing style. There are no melodramatic or tragic love stories, only gentle and healing true feelings that flow like a gentle stream.

19. 769 夭 Good Grief! I Woke Up as the Traitorous Official's Wife, Destined to Die Young 夭寿啦！一睁眼穿成奸臣早死原配 Every Inch Is Gold寸寸金Ancient Romance679k WordsCompleted Shen Heng transmigrates into an alternate history as the secret first wife of Xie Jian, the most notorious corrupt chancellor of all time, and finds herself on the way to elope with someone. She doesn't even know where to begin complaining. This is what the Record of True Chancellors says about Xie Jian: Xie Jian, courtesy name Zixuan, was the last chancellor of the Great Cong Dynasty. Through his own efforts, he brought down the dynasty, which had stood for over six hundred years. His life: He 17.2kReads9.0Score2.1kShelves

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    The female protagonist transmigrates to a fictional world and becomes the wife of a treacherous minister who plots against loyal officials and betrays her country. She has no system, relies entirely on herself, and is highly intelligent. (Completed) [making face][making face]

20. 770 郡 The Commandery Princess Is Reborn and Back for Revenge 郡主重生杀回来了 Yi Shuang宜霜Ancient Romance281k WordsOngoing Zhang Jiayue, the Princess of Yufang, was talked into visiting the Sure-Win Gambling House by her half-brother and the Third Prince. She brought along her childhood friend Jiang Yunzhao. After winning at first, she began to lose and got hopelessly hooked, borrowing a million taels of silver. The gambling house came after her to collect, bringing down both the Prince’s and Marquis’s households. She was killed, too. Unable to let go, she was reborn on the road as the gambling house’s collectors cl 367Reads8.1Score100Shelves
21. 771 晚 Late Chen 晚辰 Sweet Rice Wine Egg甜酒酿蛋Ancient Romance256k WordsCompleted [Soul transmigration into an ancient setting + medicine + sweet romance] She is a modern wandering soul who transmigrated into the body of a six-year-old girl in ancient times. She is Ming Qi, who tagged along with her childhood friend in the assassin organization of the Valley of the Afterlife. She is the elusive, eccentric Ghost Doctor who competes with the King of Hell for patients. She is the hidden young heiress behind a renowned chain of pleasure houses. She is Young Master Wuyou, the peer 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist transmigrates to ancient times at a young age, learning medical skills and martial arts. Her various personas include: assassin, ghost doctor, male concubine, brothel boss, and princess—unconventional from typical stories. This is a tale of the female protagonist redeeming the male protagonist, with a touch of feminism. She's career-driven and not overly romantic. The first male lead is a prince who leads troops into battle; the second is the regent, the war god of Lang Kingdom; and the third is a prince and the female protagonist's first subordinate. The beginning is slightly angsty, but very mild, transitioning to a sweet and doting romance later on. The female protagonist is very powerful.

22. 772 顶 After Taking the Heiress's Place, the Capital's Most Eligible Bachelor Sets His Sights on Me 顶替千金后，京城第一公子盯上我 Sleepless Whale不失眠鲸鱼Ancient Romance211k WordsCompleted [The Ice-Cold Beauty Goes Wild for Love | Push and Pull to the Limit | Combative Couple | Restraint | Unaware of Their Own Love | One-on-One] A Ling assumes another person’s identity to infiltrate the Duke’s manor. The task assigned to him is to use his prestigious status to marry Shen Heng. At first, the mission goes smoothly. But his cousin at the manor, the capital’s most celebrated young gentleman, may seem charming and carefree, yet he has already uncovered A Ling’s true origins in secret. 18Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a book I've been rereading recently. The female protagonist lives under someone else's identity, constantly living in fear of her true identity being exposed. The male protagonist is initially aloof and restrained, wielding power, and the process of him noticing and falling in love is portrayed very delicately. The supporting characters each have their own stances; they're not just tools. They experience frustration and fight back. The overall pacing is comfortable and avoids mindless, feel-good moments.

23. 773 玉 Yu Ningsheng 玉佞生 What Does the Master Say何以夫子Two Male Leads257k WordsCompleted That year, one glance, one person, one love, all found their way into my heart. Hatred was a pain that clung to the bone; love flowed on like an endless river. The red-robed beloved and the young man shared a love that spanned three lifetimes. The times shape people, and no one is free to choose their fate. Those who are cruel and vile were once good and pure. Time changes everything, and desire can turn people beyond recognition. The once spirited crown prince becomes a cunning and treacherous 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Undoubtedly, the writing is beautiful, I love it! The first book is *Shuang Nan*, about a young man and a noblewoman, a young master's love amidst the power struggles, a love story of mutual support and growth. The book also describes the development of other characters; even the villains were once admirable, succumbing to reality, a poignant contrast. The book's portrayal of loyalty and filial piety is highly controversial. Influenced by ancient patriarchal ideology, coupled with the bond of childhood friendship, youthful ambition, and love for one's country, the protagonist's choices lead him to a dead end. The dramatic aspect is that he realizes this, but once he makes his choice, there's no turning back; he can only continue. Therefore, he protects the other protagonist, stimulating his growth. Under his influence, the concept of loyalty to the emperor is diluted; loyalty should be to the world. If the emperor is unworthy, then overthrow him. The coolest part of the second book is the regicide, which can be considered the first protagonist's revenge against the monarch. The second book is *The Female General and Her Majesty*, but it's very realistic. The character development and the many times the characters are helplessly portrayed, making it quite good.

24. 774 太 The Crown Prince Steals His Friend's Wife! The Sweetheart Is Trapped in a Jealousy Showdown 太子夺友妻！娇娇深陷争宠修罗场 I Love Sugarcane我爱吃甘蔗Ancient Romance508k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + Rivals Fighting for Her + Sweet-Talk Face-Slapping + Forced Marriage and Possession + Faking Her Death + Devoted to Each Other + Female Lead in Control] After a tragic death, Meng Jinyue is given a chance and sent back three years. If she successfully wins over the Crown Prince within those three years, she will be allowed to keep living afterward. Meng Jinyue accepts without hesitation. After all, a man's no substitute for her life. But her status is too low, and she can barely get a 9.7kReads8.9Score921Shelves
25. 775 替 The Substitute Bride: A Marquis's Widow Is No Easy Match 替嫁：侯门寡妇不好当 He Xidong何夕东Ancient Romance600k WordsCompleted [Household intrigue + personal growth + face-slapping + adorable child] 1v1, both leads are virgins Charming stand-in bride, a humble concubine’s daughter × a prince-to-be who returns from the dead. Yuzhu, a concubine’s daughter, is forced to take her elder sister’s place and become a widow in the marquis’s household after her sister is widowed before her wedding. All she wants is to live quietly as a widow, but the marquis’s household is full of danger, and someone is constantly trying to kill 1.1kReads9.0Score146Shelves

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    The author has a really wild imagination, it's hilarious!

26. 776 解 Sheathing the Armor 解甲 Eight Strips Watch the Snow八条看雪Ancient Romance829k WordsCompleted “Legend has it that the sharpest weapon in this world is called Disarm. Born from the unwavering devotion of two people in love, it can break down anyone's defenses.” 825Reads9.2Score230Shelves
27. 777 家 Homegrown Flowers Can't Match Wild Ones: The Irresistible Duke Keeps Flirting 家花哪有野花香，尤物国舅撩不停 Deer in the Deep Forest深林的鹿Ancient Romance252k WordsCompleted Two years into her marriage, Liu Fuying was still a virgin. Her husband had even suggested that she go keep a handsome young lover, with only one condition: she couldn't make their affair public. He had someone else in his heart, so why should Liu Fuying keep herself chaste for him? One day, after a rainstorm, Liu Fuying fell off a cliff and met Pei Zhou Wu, a handsome nobleman who had been imprisoned on Mount Xiang for treason. He was so good-looking! The moment Liu Fuying saw him, she underst 12.7kReads9.3Score1.7kShelves
28. 778 小 The Concubine Rises to Power: The Chancellor Dotes on Her 小妾上位，丞相大人轻轻宠 The Girl Who Mended the Sky女娃补天Ancient Romance303k WordsCompleted Completed [Cunning, Chaste Prime Minister × Rational, Brave Transmigrated Woman + Marriage Before Love + Political Scheming + The Prime Minister Pursues His Wife Much Later] (P.S. The heroine grows over time. She's a little weak at first, but rises up and crushes everyone in the middle and later parts.) After transmigrating into the Prime Minister's household as an unfavored concubine, she gets caught up in court politics. She rises step by step, battling concubines, ministers, and even the empe 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The characters and plot are unconventional; the protagonist transmigrates into the body of a concubine in the Prime Minister's household and falls in love with the Prime Minister after an arranged marriage. [Drooling emoji]

29. 779 王 After Being Reborn, the Princess Consort's First Thought Is to Find a New Husband 王妃重生后，第一件事就想换夫君 Xiao Tianyi小甜一Ancient Romance394k WordsCompleted Su Wan, the Princess Consort of Prince Zhao, who died young of consumption in her previous life, has been reborn. Looking back on her previous life, she had been gentle and virtuous, managing the household with propriety, all the while trying to warm the heart of her husband, a man as cold as ice. The result was only too predictable: She failed to melt the ice and instead wore herself out, riddled with ailments at a young age, before dying in her prime. Reborn, Su Wan thinks things over carefull 14.5kReads9.1Score1.1kShelves
30. 780 江 The Realm as My Betrothal Gift, a Golden Age as Our Matchmaker 江山为聘，盛世为媒 Long Jiu龙玖Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [No transmigration or rebirth + pure historical romance, slow pace, gently unfolding] [The heroine is forced to become a concubine early on, so proceed with caution if that bothers you! After marrying, she is the sole favorite, and eventually ascends the throne to rule from behind the curtain!] She is the princess of a fallen kingdom in Nanjiang, born with a pair of gray-blue glassy eyes. She is both righteous and wicked, seeming at once like an immortal and a demon! While still an infant, she w 7.5kReads9.3Score891Shelves

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    The female protagonist's childhood sweetheart dies in battle, and she is betrothed to Prince Chen. For the sake of the Nanyue Prince's family's century-long reputation and honor, she dons her wedding dress and marries far away to the capital. Unexpectedly, her fallen childhood sweetheart reappears before her. Who will win the heart of this beauty—Prince Chen or her childhood sweetheart…?

31. 781 踹 Dump the Romance Hero, Seduce the Emperor from a Male-Oriented Novel 踹掉言情男主，勾搭男频帝王 You Gongyu尤宫羽Ancient Romance553k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book, revenge, scheming, stunning heroine, seductive mastermind] The short drama His Heart on a String is now streaming! Shen Yuling transmigrated into a romance novel as its heroine. Unfortunately, she was a heroine whose luck had been stolen by a woman who transmigrated into the story. She would die in a fire, taking her unborn child with her, while her entire family would be wiped out. It was a fate the original heroine had failed to change, even after being reborn twice 17.2kReads9.2Score2.3kShelves
32. 782 波 Ripples Stir the Distant Sky 波澜动远空 Jin Yinzhu金银竹Historical6k WordsCompleted Ripples Stir the Faraway Sky 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Purely ancient Chinese romance, no system, no time travel. A patriotic novel with a grand vision.

33. 783 笑 Laugh at Her Divorce? After She Marries the Emperor, You'll All Kneel Before Her 笑她和离？改嫁帝王后都给她跪下 Guest from the Immortal Realm仙中客Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted The heir of the Duke of Qingguo doted on his concubine and neglected his wife. The emperor felt sorry for the man’s wife and brought her into the palace to look after her. The result was the birth of several little princes and princesses. Full synopsis: Yun Qing’s father commanded a powerful army. Several princes wanted to marry her to gain control of his troops, which aroused the emperor’s suspicions. To protect both her and the Yun family army, her father had no choice but to petition the empe 13.8kReads9.0Score2.1kShelves
34. 784 将 The Pride of a Military Family: Reborn with My Wacky Ancestors 将门天骄：带着逗比老祖宗们重生 Spicy Rabbit辣子兔Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Historical setting + lighthearted comedy + strong heroine + coming-of-age female lead + ensemble cast + political intrigue + defending the homeland] Chu Tianjiao was the eldest legitimate daughter of a military family. In her previous life, she devoted herself to fighting for her country, but after her death, her soul was imprisoned in the Imperial Ancestral Temple, unable to pass on. She spent her days chatting, joking, and shooting the breeze with a group of imperial ancestors, enjoying what 9.2kReads9.4Score1.5kShelves

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    An ancient Chinese romance! A group of ancestors followed the female protagonist back to this era. In their previous lives, they were emperors and empresses, but after being reborn, they became commoners and laborers. The change in their identities led to all sorts of hilarious situations. But ancestors are still ancestors; each possessing unique skills, they all used them on the female protagonist to help her slap faces, punish scum, and change her fate of national ruin and family destruction in her previous life.

35. 785 寡 A Widow, Alluring and Charming, Takes the Eastern Palace and Claims the Empress's Throne! 寡妇娇又魅，入主东宫，摘后位！ Lu Shili鹭十里Ancient Romance620k WordsCompleted [A devoted couple + marriage before love + raising a child + healing + happy ending] After two years of marriage, Jiang Nong finally gave birth to a son. Unfortunately, the child wasn't her husband's. Jiang Nong had no idea who the child's father was. After all, her husband was impotent, so they could only use another man's seed... A husband like that was no good. So Jiang Nong gathered her belongings, wrote a divorce letter, exposed the secret her hypocritical husband had hidden for half his l 6.4kReads9.2Score738Shelves
36. 786 傲 My Sweet Everyday Life With a Tsundere Tycoon 傲娇财阀和我的恩爱日常 Coral Jelly珊瑚果冻Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Both Leads Are Each Other’s First + Love at First Sight + Married First, Love Later + Sweet Romance + Household Intrigue + Fiercely Protective] If you like a fast-paced story, you can start with the latest chapter or Chapter 61. The heroine is a country girl who supports her family through embroidery. After being framed by a rich young lady, she is left traumatized and unable to consummate her marriage with the hero. The hero is a powerful financial magnate who has it all: a cold, restrained ex 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a classic tale of Meng Yanchen's desperate pursuit of his wife, written in a fresh and simple style. It tells the bittersweet story of a top-tier tycoon's married life with his country girl wife.

37. 787 损 The Ruin of Buddhist Virtue 损梵行 Sandalwood Path檀香道Ancient Romance252k WordsOngoing Taboo, restraint, self-control, and political intrigue A devout Buddhist monk x the legitimate daughter of a military family The first time he met Huo Chuning, she was trying to kill herself, while he was being hunted. They both fell to the bottom of a cliff, and Huo Chuning slowly walked toward him barefoot. The young girl wore no makeup, her face bare. Her eyes shone startlingly bright. She did not look anguished or despairing. She curved her lashes at him and smiled brightly, looking nothing 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is definitely my top historical romance novel of the year. It's great, everyone should read it, you'll thank me!

38. 788 翡 Lotus in an Emerald Cage 翡翠笼中莲 Jiang Chengyu C江承钰CAncient Romance49k WordsCompleted The Lotus in the Jade Cage 838Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Tomato's masterpiece, a female-oriented historical romance novel, is absolutely amazing! 🍅‼️ It's incredibly good, you could read it countless times and never get tired of it! 🤩 In my opinion, it's a divine book! 🔥 1: Domestic intrigue + Palace intrigue 🩷 The daughter of a jade merchant meets a fallen prince who has been living among commoners, but there's no spark of romance until they fight assassins in a dilapidated temple. She falls in love with him, but he falls in love with another extremely delicate woman. By chance, he is placed on the throne by a powerful minister. He doesn't love her, but respects her and needs her wisdom to help him navigate between the powerful minister and the imperial power. She also lives peacefully with his lover. In the end, it is the delicate woman who protects the female lead with her own life. After reading it, you'll feel a sense of loss. It's rare to find a story where the male and female leads don't fall in love, but rather need to use each other without competing for power. It has a powerful aftertaste. 2: Palace Intrigue and Power ❤️ The cunning female lead was born a slave, but she had the face of a phoenix. The mistress of the house not only didn't kill her, but also spent a lot of money to cultivate her and build her up, successfully sending her into the palace. The young emperor fell in love with her at first sight 💘 and immediately made her empress 👑 In order to protect the secret of her background and power, she almost killed her way through the harem, but the emperor loved her to the bone and couldn't bring himself to punish her, not even to ignore her. 😍 The most divine part is the final, deathbed confession. The emperor already knew the female lead was originally a slave, and he knew she was ruthless and a bloodthirsty killer, but he was only grateful that he was the emperor and could help her. He also longed to be protected by her without hesitation just once 😭 Super tear-jerking! 3: Ancient Chinese romance novel with a strong female lead 🌹 A noble princess from a powerful family is forced into a political marriage with a prince, but the prince's heart belongs to another, and he plans to use her and her family for a purpose. After collapsing in the rain, the female lead awakens and immediately leads her family to ally with the prince who is her lover, protecting her family and killing her enemy, the male lead 👍 In the process, she meets a mysterious spy, and the two are drawn into a complex relationship while still lucid, super addictive and sweet ✌️ All are well-written works with smooth logic and novel plots 😍

39. 789 江 The Jiang Family Girl Who Never Made It Into the Family Register 江家那上不了族谱的小女子 Red Sugar红红糖Ancient Romance633k WordsCompleted Because her father was struck from the clan register, Jiang Jiuzhu was born a little girl who could never be entered into the family genealogy. So be it. She could simply live her life as it came… Even if it was a complete mess, even if she couldn’t make sense of it, as long as she stayed alive… and didn’t die. 4.5kReads7.9Score461Shelves
40. 790 公 The Princess Sneaks Out on the Eve of Her Wedding, and the Crown Prince Comes to Catch Her Himself 公主婚前趁夜出逃，储君亲自抓人 Wuxi巫溪Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Forceful Possession + Wife-Chasing Crematorium + Devoted Couple + Male Lead with a Black Heart Beneath His Gentle Exterior] Prince Xie Linheng was famous for having no interest in women. For years, he had never been close to a single woman. In the second year of Jian’an, the emperor fell gravely ill, and the crown prince took power. Desperate to see her mother, Yu Tingwan had no choice but to seek Xie Linheng’s help. Everyone said the crown prince was as noble and graceful as a pine tree, peerl 29.6kReads9.2Score2.8kShelves
41. 791 锁 Locked Glaze 锁琉璃 Jiang Chengyu C江承钰CAncient Romance36k WordsCompleted Locked Glaze 433Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 792 绾 Winding the Wind into Splendor 绾风华 Light Ink Wash水墨浅浅Ancient Romance344k WordsCompleted Cui Wanwan died, killed by a woman from another world. When she opened her eyes again, she found herself back at twelve years old, three years before the transmigrated woman arrived. Cui Wanwan, the second young lady of the Cui family, had been born a favorite of heaven, the apple of her family’s eye. With her family’s favor and prestige, she was destined to become a prince’s consort and enjoy a life of wealth and glory. She had thought her life would be carefree, but an odd woman who claimed to 3.5kReads8.9Score354Shelves

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    🔥①She just took a nap, and when she woke up, she found herself married to her most hated childhood sweetheart for five years, with a child who looked exactly like her and was old enough to run errands... 🔥②He prayed before Buddha for twenty-seven years, sacrificing his own countless reincarnations, just to give her a chance to be reborn...

43. 793 雪 Spring Brewed in Snow 雪酿春 Jiang Chengyu C江承钰C44k WordsCompleted Snow-Brewed Spring 325Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 794 重 The Road to Redemption After Rebirth: A Daughter Worth a Fortune Won't Come Back 重生悔改路，千金不复还 The Crab from the Conrad Family康拉德家的螃蟹42k WordsCompleted A Reborn Road to Redemption: A Daughter of Wealth Is Never Coming Back 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Stunning ancient romance!

45. 795 绝 Unrivaled Adoration: The Heiress Spy Takes Over the Scene 绝世宠溺：特工嫡女A爆全场 Mai Qiuqiu麦球球Ancient Romance501k WordsCompleted Secret agent transmigrates + strong male and female leads + super sweet romance + both leads are cunning After transmigrating, Ji Jianchu went from secret agent to the general’s second daughter. Everyone called her an airhead, never suspecting the brilliance hidden beneath the surface. She takes down scumbags, establishes a base, ventures into Yuncang, and shows off her talents. There’s just one thing: could her famously brilliant fiancé stop hovering around her all the time? Xie Jingze, hei 463Reads8.8Score103Shelves

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    The female lead is a beautiful and highly skilled special agent. The male lead appears aloof but is actually a cunning and ruthless fox. From the moment he meets the female lead, he begins his calculated scheme to win her over. Their interactions are very sweet. Both are strong and both are virgins [smirking][smirking] There are quite a few high-energy scenes. In short, you won't be able to stop watching!!! [Frustrated]

46. 796 妖 Tales of a Demon Cultivator 妖修传 Dark Willow乌柳Ancient Romance299k WordsCompleted [Adorable, Sweet-Natured Junior Sister vs. Pure-Hearted, Sharp-Tongued Senior Brother] The young lady of the Yunlijian sect is, unfortunately, a good-for-nothing with no spiritual root at all. Now that she is old enough to marry, if she still fails to awaken a spiritual root after testing and training, she will be driven out of the sect and forced to live as an ordinary person. For a cultivator, that would be a tremendous disgrace. Desperate to stay, she takes an unconventional route and makes a 72Reads9.3Score—Shelves
47. 797 重 Reborn, He Knelt and Begged Me Not to Divorce Him 重生后他跪着求我别离婚 The Crab from the Conrad Family康拉德家的螃蟹20k WordsCompleted After He Was Reborn, He Begged Me on His Knees Not to Divorce Him —Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 798 瘸 After Her Leg Was Crippled, She Was Reborn to Save Her Doomed Husband 瘸腿后她重生拯救必死夫君 Lu Luan鹿鸾Ancient Romance144k WordsOngoing Sang Zhi was reborn... In the moonlight, Rong Ying wore a light robe and looked as beautiful as a boy stepping out of a comic. Kneeling on the ground, he held a handkerchief and gently covered Sang Zhi's bleeding knee. His pale fingertips were slender and sharply jointed, yet his movements were tender and unhurried. A faint look of worry showed between his furrowed brows. 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Wow, Tomato has such a great story! And I really love historical romance novels with redemption elements! The second female lead's storyline made me cry so much; both the main and second female leads are such wonderful girls. And the male lead is such a perfect character—restrained, patient, devoted, and with a touch of melancholy from the cruel twists of fate—he really resonates with me! The female lead is like a ray of sunshine, so direct and brave in pursuing her love interest is so sweet. I want to see this couple's sweet romance continue, but it seems like there's going to be a lot of heartbreak! I hope the female lead can find the murderer and save the male lead and the second female lead! You should all read it, it's really good!

49. 799 穿 Reborn as the Cannon-Fodder Original Wife of a Mad Power-Hungry Minister 穿成疯批权臣的炮灰原配 Bright Lantern灯旺旺Ancient Romance707k WordsCompleted [Farming + Transmigrate into a Book + Sweet Romance] Witty, scheming girl vs. lovesick, obsessive powerbroker Xin Yueying transmigrates into a book, landing in an old-fashioned, preachy novel as the wicked wife of the deranged, obsessive second male lead. Shen Qingqi is the novel’s deranged, villainous male character. Born into a family of famed generals, he was imprisoned alongside the Shen family after his father offended powerful nobles. He suffered terribly in prison and was left with crippl 30.9kReads9.3Score10.9kShelves

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    These are some of my favorite historical romance novels. The first one needs no introduction, it's a top-tier historical romance. The second one features a female protagonist who transmigrates into a body. The third one is a bit funny.

50. 800 重 Reborn, I Spoiled My Cold and Distant Husband Until He Cried 重生后我把高冷夫君宠哭了 The Crab from the Conrad Family康拉德家的螃蟹37k WordsCompleted After Being Reborn, I Spoiled My Aloof Husband Until He Cried 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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