Pure Historical Romance, with a Martial-Arts-Savvy Heroine 纯古言，女主会武功

1. 51 殿 Your Highness, Your Assassin Has Saved Someone Again! 殿下，你家杀手又救人了！ Yao Qianling妖千灵Ancient Romance826k WordsOngoing The manhua adaptation is out [Gap Moe Assassin] [Useless Poor Prince] [Ensemble Cast of Total Goofballs] [Ridiculous Sweet Romance] [Court Intrigue and the Martial World] I'm Junlin, the poorest prince in the whole capital. She's Yinyin, the dumbest assassin in the whole martial world. She planned to kill me for the bounty, but I talked her into becoming my personal bodyguard instead. From then on, my life was safe, but my blood pressure and debt levels were both out of control. "Your Highness, 4.8kReads9.4Score450Shelves

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   The female leads are all incredibly strong but have questionable intelligence; they kill like butter, but are easily turned against their own kind [facepalm][facepalm]. The male lead is really worried sick.

2. 52 奸 The Treacherous Minister Wants to Kill Me Every Day 奸臣每天都想弄死我 Qian Ran Jun Xiao千苒君笑Ancient Romance2.6M WordsCompleted Su Huai is a powerful court official, and everyone fears him. He only likes playing power games and scheming against others. He has no interest in women. Then one day, a young woman shows up at his door, claiming to be his fiancée. Su Huai: Want to date me? Lu Yao: What kind of date? Su Huai: The kind that could cost you your life. Lu Yao: ... Later, Lu Yao bitterly regrets her impulsive decision to show up and claim him as her fiancé. When she tries to call it quits, everyone urges her to recon 13.6kReads9.1Score1.4kShelves

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   They all say the women are better at martial arts than the men, and their language is humorous.

3. 53 误 Lost in the Exquisite Bedchamber 误入玲珑帐 A Cat, A Dog, and a Glass of Wine一猫一狗一杯酒Ancient Romance678k WordsCompleted The print edition is available on major platforms. [Pure historical romance + devoted couple + strong female lead + marriage before love + political intrigue + household rivalry] [Long-suffering princess of a fallen kingdom] X [scheming, rough-hewn prince] [Original title: The Enigma of Linglong] “A historical-romance version of Mr. and Mrs. Smith: outwardly united, secretly plotting against each other.” To seize power, Linglong spent sixteen years disguised as a young master named Ling, studyin 8.3kReads9.3Score1.1kShelves

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   It looks really good.

4. 54 病 After My Possessive Emperor Learned to Read Minds, I Ran Away in the Middle of the Night 病娇皇帝会读心后，我连夜跑路 Noon Cup午盏Ancient Romance502k WordsCompleted [A Treacherous Minister Disguised as a Man ✘ An Emperor Who Plays the Pig to Eat the Tiger] After transmigrating into the body of a lecherous, treacherous minister, and unable to break character, Lou Tingwan chooses to go completely off the rails while putting her talents to use. Being lecherous? Easy! She sneaks into the palace every few days to harass the young emperor. Seeing his face grow darker by the day, she figures she’s not far from an early grave, so she decides to go all the way and b 6.4kReads9.2Score1.2kShelves

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   Both are good, you can try them both, I like them very much.

5. 55 盛 The Mad Prince's Divine Doctor, Spoiled by All Under Heaven 盛宠天下：疯批王爷神医妃 Zhen Meng甄萌Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted Feng Wuxin, a healer of the mystical arts in Huaxia, could use the medicine in her left hand to bring the dead back to life and regrow flesh on bones, and a sniper rifle in her right hand to kill targets from a thousand miles away without leaving a trace. In short, when the King of Hell says it’s your time to die, I’m the one who decides. But one careless mistake sent the once-glorious Feng Wuxin transmigrating into the body of a powerless, good-for-nothing little princess consort whom everyone 227Reads9.0Score—Shelves
6. 56 如 Like a Dream: An Engraved Love 如梦令：铭爱 A Lone Wild Goose一归鸿Ancient Romance163k WordsOngoing Across the vast land of Wuzhou, five kingdoms stand side by side. Beneath the calm surface, however, undercurrents are stirring... Princess Ximeng, the young heir to the throne: how much of the love and hatred she once experienced was real, and how much was false? The situation today is but a reflection of love, hate, and tangled relationships. Through the long years ahead, that person will come and weather it all by her side. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A historical romance with a focus on pure love! The female protagonist, a princess, shoulders a heavy responsibility to protect her country, only to uncover a shocking secret… Amidst the shadow of conspiracy and the looming crisis, how will love and duty endure…?

7. 57 疯 She's Gone Mad! The Day She Transmigrated, the Sickly Young Lord Vowed to Give Himself to Her! 疯了!穿越当天，病娇世子爷他要以身相许! Han Mianmian韩绵绵Ancient Romance868k WordsCompleted Original title: After the Heir’s Consort Turns Dark, All the Gods Fall at Her Feet [Transmigration + two scheming minds locked in a battle of wits + obsession + political intrigue + bickering couple] Yun Jincheng transmigrates and, the moment she opens her eyes, strips the sickly heir of his clothes and stumbles upon a secret he has kept hidden for years. Rumor has it that the heir of the Prince of Zhennan, who has been frail for years and gasps for breath after just a few steps, isn’t sick at a 2kReads9.3Score529Shelves
8. 58 摄 The Regent Personally Teaches Me How to Seduce Him 摄政王手把手教我如何撩他 Su Qing素青Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted After Jing Yu transmigrated into the body of a cowardly prince who disguised herself as a man, the late emperor died. The regent, who held absolute power, successively executed all the late emperor’s sons, leaving only Jing Yu. Jing Yu decided to wait for death. She waited a long time. Just as she thought Nan Yuncheng had nearly forgotten about her, he suddenly surrounded her princely residence with his men and cornered her at the door to her bedroom. Nan Yuncheng: “I hear the prince likes men 3.5kReads9.3Score489Shelves
9. 59 孤 Lone Kite 孤鸢 Zhuang the Great Blade庄大刀Ancient Romance481k WordsCompleted The dashing and radiant “Young General of the Border City” fell from grace overnight, becoming a sickly orphan in the capital. The lecherous old marquis coveted her, her refined and well-mannered “cousin” from the main household forced himself on her, and a cultivated scholar from a poor family slandered her... As a young cousin living under someone else's roof, her beauty became her original sin. Zhao Yuan said that if she became his wife, he would protect her, even if he did not love her. But 444Reads8.7Score102Shelves

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   🕊Little Bird Recommends📚! Lin Xi was born into a noble family, but she grew up in the martial arts world, knows some martial arts, and is best at escaping with her light-footed skills. One day, she stumbled upon the scene of a prince's murder, fled back to the capital, and obediently became the daughter of a noble family.

10. 60 蓄 Deliberate Seduction: The Lovesick Emperor Is a Master Flirt 蓄意引诱，病娇陛下超会撩 Kumquat金橘子Ancient Romance338k WordsCompleted [Short dramas “Has the Chancellor Been Flirted With Today?” and “Has the Chancellor Broken His Vows Today?” are now available. Search Tomato to watch.] [One-on-one romance + both leads are each other’s first + heroine disguised as a man + adored by everyone + love rivals everywhere + male rivals competing for her + regretful pursuit + second male lead wins] Perpetually slacking off, with occasional bursts of ambition: Chancellor Jiang Qingci & dark, clingy, lovesick beauty of a young emperor: Sh 5.5kReads9.2Score673Shelves
11. 61 小 Little Menace! She Makes the Cold and Aloof Young Heir Climb Her Wall Every Day 小祖宗好疯！惹清冷世子日日爬墙 Holding a Brush to Tie Up My Hair执笔绾青丝Ancient Romance523k WordsCompleted (Completed. Transmigrate into a book + win over the husband + face-slapping and punishing scumbags + sweet romance + doted on by everyone + an austere, upright heir to the throne and a righteous-yet-evil, unhinged young lady) Everyone knew that Fu Wenyan, daughter of the Grand General’s household, was hopelessly in love with the Second Prince and would do anything for him without complaint. But after she fell off a cliff, someone else took over Miss Fu’s body. To the Second Prince, whom she h 14kReads9.3Score1.6kShelves
12. 62 嫡 The Stunning Legitimate Daughter: Stay Away, White Lotus 嫡女倾城，白莲花别沾边 Little Maruko小丸子子呀Ancient Romance360k WordsOngoing [I am Zhao Xiyun, the legitimate eldest daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo's household. Ever since I was little, everyone has adored me, and I was betrothed to the Third Prince.] Everyone thought I would become the Third Prince's consort. But who would have thought that a dignified prince would willingly trail after me like a puppy? And my dear younger sister is nothing but a scheming white lotus. You already have the Third Prince. Don't frame me! 1Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 63 烽 When the Flames of War Die, Spring Will Return 烽火尽处待春归 Rong Mo容墨Ancient Romance342k WordsCompleted Yu Wanxuan had always been a free-spirited woman of the martial world. By chance, she went from the jianghu to the battlefield, where she was transformed amid bloodshed and turmoil. Yang Yingfeng was born into a family of generals, a brilliant and exceptional commander of the Feiyun Cavalry. Together, they braved countless dangers, quelled unrest along the border, and executed treacherous rebels. Just as peace settled across the land and their union seemed certain, she suddenly let go of his han 218Reads8.7Score108Shelves

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    A pure ancient romance novel, featuring strong male and female leads. The female lead is a carefree shadow thief in the martial arts world, while the male lead is the renowned commander of the Flying Cloud Cavalry, whose power resounds across the border. The story unfolds amidst changing times, from the highest levels of the imperial court to the farthest reaches of the martial arts world.

14. 64 小 My Concubine's Dowry Is Five Million 小妾嫁妆五百万 Ashes Mixed with Toilet Paper烟灰拌卷筒纸Ancient Romance557k WordsCompleted [A Concubine Who Doesn't Want to Be Empress Is No Good Lord] [Still no interest in strong women and even stronger men] [Overpowered heroine], [Content warnings] [Neither lead is chaste] [Neither lead has a heart] [Both put on an act] [They use each other] [Their moral compass comes and goes] At the beginning of the story: Ni You kneels on the ground, begging Shi Jing to protect her. Later on: Ni You sits in a position of power, waiting for Shi Jing to repay her, one by one, for every kowtow she 744Reads9.1Score135Shelves

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    Both are purely historical romance novels, and the female lead is skilled in martial arts and very strong.

15. 65 日 Drunk on the Road Home at Dusk 日暮醉归途 Mu Qiqi暮萋萋Ancient Romance2.2M WordsCompleted The cool, intelligent beauty Shui Qiaoyou, a general of the former dynasty, and the pure-hearted, reserved prince Chu Moli, a prince of the current dynasty Historical romance, no transmigration, no palace intrigue, no household drama, one-on-one romance, strong female lead. Shui Qiaoyou felt as though she’d merely fallen asleep. When she opened her eyes again, a hundred years had passed. Her homeland, family, and friends were like smoke, long since vanished into the river of time. Fate had left 13.8kReads9.1Score1.6kShelves

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    The female protagonist's martial arts skills are unfathomable.

16. 66 明 Moonlight on Ice and Snow 明月照冰雪 Mu Qiqi暮萋萋Ancient Romance2.5M WordsCompleted A crazy, formidable woman. General Shen Guizhou VS a prince who only wants romance. Prince Chen Muyi Shen Guizhou was once the young general of the Shen Army, which commanded 300,000 troops in the northern frontier. As her reputation grew, her family feared the emperor would discover that she was a woman disguised as a man and bring disaster upon her. After weighing their options, they sacrificed her. For the sake of peace in the north and the hundreds of thousands of soldiers in the Shen Army, 5kReads9.2Score1.3kShelves

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    Yes, these perfectly fit the requirements. I haven't recommended many books, but it would be a disservice not to recommend these two, given how well the authors write.

17. 67 岁 Spring's Joy, Year After Year 岁岁春欢 I Really Love Little Crabs超爱小螃蟹Ancient Romance669k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Years of Spring Joy is now available on all platforms] [Heroine and scumbag reborn + male lead transmigrates + mutual salvation + play the pig to eat the tiger] At seventeen, Shen Jiasui married Lu Yunzheng. The Shen and Lu families were both military dynasties, making them a formidable match. Two years into their marriage, Lu Yunzheng defeated the enemy kingdom and won renown across the land. But the Shen family was condemned for treason and executed to the last member. On 266.5kReads9.6Score31.1kShelves

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    The author's delicate writing style resonated with me, allowing me to connect with both the characters and the villains. Whether it was the antagonist or the protagonist, the author conveyed the helplessness and cruelty of that era, bringing me to tears multiple times. Highly recommended!

18. 68 师 Master, Please Accept Your Disciple as Your Bride 师尊在上，请受徒儿一嫁 Drifting Through the Years in a Dream醉梦流年Ancient Romance561k WordsCompleted [Male master and female disciple + mutually devoted and faithful + fictional setting + no amnesia + no misunderstandings + satisfying read + martial world + lighthearted comedy + immortal male lead (cool but not aloof, blunt and sharp-tongued, the world's greatest martial artist) + quirky female lead (thinks she's a delicate flower, but she's actually a fierce one, and highly skilled in martial arts)] When she was eight, she went from a highborn young lady to an orphan and nearly died in a fire. 4.5kReads9.2Score518Shelves

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    Purely historical romance, the female lead knows martial arts! Short stories! ☀️1. The female lead, once a noblewoman, becomes an orphan. Fortunately, the male lead saves her, and they become master and disciple... The story is lighthearted and funny! ☀️2. The story of a female assassin and the former crown prince! ☀️3. Her father is unjustly killed, and the female lead learns martial arts to return to the capital and clear her father's name!

19. 69 得 When He Learned I’d Run Away, the Mad Prince Regent Turned Dark 得知我逃跑后，疯批摄政王黑化了 Fallen Begonia Reflected on Snow落棠映雪Ancient Romance420k WordsCompleted [Cool and aloof sect leader Nan Ruoxi vs. scheming, dark regent Qi Ze] [One-on-one romance + two strong leads + light fantasy + mild coercion + happy ending + no misunderstandings] At their first meeting, they clashed and each wanted the other dead. At their second meeting, she kept disguising herself to conceal her identity, while he gradually became attracted to her as he noticed the clues. Day after day, Nan Ruoxi found herself sinking deeper into their relationship, but she had responsibilit 405Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a pure ancient Chinese romance novel, with no time travel or system. The female lead has influence and a prestigious status in the martial arts world. It's a story of two strong, highly skilled martial artists, both are virgins, and their relationship is free of misunderstandings, though each has their own responsibilities. The female lead is absolutely beautiful and strong, but not tragically so. She gives the male lead a major setback right from the start. Later on, she even surpasses him in strength. The male lead is slightly cunning and a little forceful.

20. 70 双 Two Wild Geese Return in the Drizzle 双雁归来细雨中 A Qi7阿柒7Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted (The rating is low because it was just released and the platform gave it a default score! It has nothing to do with the quality of the story!!) (Please give this story a chance!) She is the only daughter of a distinguished general's household. Thinking ahead, she gives up the luxurious life in the capital and goes away to study the arts, all to leave her family a way out in case it ever falls into decline. He is The Outcast, the crown prince, second only to the emperor and above all others. He w 274Reads8.1Score103Shelves

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    This is a purely historical romance novel. The female lead is the legitimate daughter of a general's family. She left home at a young age to learn various skills, becoming highly proficient in martial arts and especially skilled in hidden weapons. She wields considerable influence in the martial arts world and is undoubtedly a powerful figure. The early episodes focus on the imperial court, but later she will travel the martial arts world with the male lead, the crown prince.

21. 71 天 Dawn’s Light 天晓 Jiu Lu Feixiang九鹭非香Ancient Romance9k WordsCompleted They met in a cage of falling blossoms. (The story of a female assassin and a former crown prince.) Tags: Jianghu Feuds, Devoted Love —Reads8.4Score—Shelves
22. 72 娶 She Married a Divine Physician, and the Ruthless, Crippled Prince Rose to His Feet 娶了神医妃，杀神残王他站起来了 Hidden Dragon Lord隐龙君Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The venerable deity of the Netherworld was suddenly transmigrated into the body of the disfigured, ill-omened legitimate daughter of a duke’s household. With a pair of ghostly hands, she can revive the dead, restore flesh to bare bones, and seize souls! The peerlessly handsome, cold-hearted prince was an undefeated God of War, but after being ambushed he was left blind and crippled. By a twist of fate, he ended up with an extraordinary wife. They say she’s ugly? Just wait until she removes her d 2.5kReads9.2Score347Shelves
23. 73 报 Report to the Prince Regent: The Boss Specializes in Treating Infertility 报告摄政王：大佬她专治不孕不育 Cloud Brocade Magpie云锦鹊Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The heir to the Xuanling family unexpectedly becomes the most beloved legitimate daughter of the Chancellor’s household from a thousand years ago. Mu Youyue has mastered the art of Xuanling to perfection. She can command ghosts, revive the dead, and restore flesh to bones. She clearly has the pampered, laid-back life of a beloved darling all laid out, yet people keep showing up to get themselves killed. Very well, with time on her hands, she might as well... Sharpen her blade with one hand and c 6.4kReads9.4Score907Shelves
24. 74 捡 I Picked Up a Princess for a Wife 捡个公主做夫人 Observing Appearances观相Ancient Romance304k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + sweet indulgence] [A gentle, upright official x a stunning princess with amnesia] When Shen Xiangzhi, Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, returned from investigating a case, he brought back a lovely wife with amnesia. The capital was shaken! How had the aloof, jade-like Lord Shen come to have a warm, fragrant beauty by his side? Everyone was curious about the origins of his breathtaking wife. Even Shen Xiangzhi himself wondered. He had just left the capital u 30Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A pure ancient Chinese style story, the female lead knows martial arts. The legitimate princess of the royal family is rescued by Shen Shaoqing of the Dali Temple by chance, and becomes Shen Shaoqing's wife after losing her memory.

25. 75 太 The Crown Princess Beat the Crown Prince to Death and Took the Throne Herself 太子妃把太子打死，自个登基了 Nan Family's Little Jiu南家小九Ancient Romance523k WordsCompleted A feel-good story with a strong female lead. The male lead is an obsessive, scheming old fox. Feng Jiuxi picked up a handsome man and spent a night of passion with him. Then, in a rush to return to the capital, she received an imperial decree making her the Crown Princess. On their wedding night, she lifted the veil and discovered that the handsome man she had slept with was the Crown Prince himself. From then on, Feng Jiuxi frantically hid her identity, acting weak and pitiful and fainting at t 765Reads9.0Score120Shelves
26. 76 九 Ninth Highness, Your Princess Consort Is Bold and Fierce 九殿下，王妃又飒又狠 Jie Mo芥沫Ancient Romance2.7M WordsCompleted She was the eldest daughter of a general’s household, yet everyone mocked her as a country bumpkin. Qin Wanyan couldn’t be bothered with them, but her underlings weren’t having it! Martial Arts Alliance Leader: “Nonsense! She’s the junior sister I cherish most.” Chamber of Commerce Elder: “How dare you! She’s our tycoon, rich enough to rival a nation!” Eleventh Imperial Uncle: “Ridiculous! She’s Mu Yunye, the divine physician I admire.” Neighboring Emperor: “Insolence! She’s the all-powerful cha 1.2kReads8.9Score182Shelves
27. 77 长 The Grand Princess Knocked the Transmigrator's Head Clean Off 长公主把穿越女头都打飞了 Camellias and Wine茶花与酒Ancient Romance301k WordsCompleted Her younger brother brought home a woman who had transmigrated, and from then on he became a lovesick fool... The transmigrator could recite poetry, knew military strategy, and could make explosives. Her brother loved her to the point of obsession. The younger brother who had always respected her poisoned himself, surrendered his power, and even gave up the throne for that woman. Reborn, she thought, a lovesick fool? No problem. I'll make sure you two are stuck together forever. An ungrateful, i 1.7kReads8.5Score234Shelves

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    A pure historical romance! The female lead was originally a princess, later becoming an empress! She's skilled in martial arts, a strategist, ruthless, and leaves no loose ends, yet she cares deeply for the common people. There's a time-traveling woman in the story, which can be described with a popular internet phrase: "I admit your ideologies are interesting, but this is my dynasty." The male lead is also compelling; because of a childhood promise, she follows him for the rest of her life, becoming his most loyal follower. He secretly plots for her, helping her ascend to the throne. I particularly like one of his lines: "Since you care for the common people, I will give my life to help you see them all."

28. 78 凰 The Phoenix Consort Is Hard to Win 凰妃难求 Glazed Glass Shattered琉璃一碎Ancient Romance213k WordsCompleted Feng Qingyan, from the twenty-first century, was a master of both medicine and poison, swift and skilled, and had never failed a mission. Yet she died in an accident. Feng Qingyan, the legitimate princess of the Western Xia Kingdom on the Xuanyuan Continent, should have been loved and cherished. Instead, someone switched her fate and branded her with the name of ill omen. What will happen when she becomes her? Conceal her true face, open shops, build an organization, win the Flower God’s favor, 279Reads8.5Score—Shelves
29. 79 逸 The Cold Princess Consort of Prince Yi 逸王的冷妃 Smoky Trees by the Cold River寒江烟树Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The powerful Yulong Kingdom's noble and handsome Prince Yi, Ye Qiansheng, is determined to reclaim the throne that belongs to him. He forms a marriage alliance with Leng Ruohan, the long-lost legitimate daughter of the cold Grand Tutor Leng, to whom he is already betrothed. Leng Ruohan is the aloof leader of Suye Palace, the martial world's foremost criminal organization. As the two spend time together, the haughty prince finds himself indulging her in every way... 780Reads8.5Score100Shelves

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    Both the male and female leads are powerful, with the female lead being even stronger than the male lead. The female lead is the Palace Master of the most powerful force in the martial arts world, Su Ye Palace.

30. 80 娘 Your Majesty, the Empress Requests You Dress in Red 娘娘，陛下请您着红妆 Heng Jiujiu恒久九Ancient Romance254k WordsCompleted [Childhood Friends + Two Strong Leads + Devoted Couple, 1v1] Everyone knew that Shen Zhouxing, the new emperor, and Gu Yunqing, head of the Seventh Bureau, couldn’t stand each other. The court officials submitted impeachment memorials against Gu Yunqing in piles, like snowflakes, and never seemed to tire of it. They hoped the new emperor would simply wave his hand and sentence the treacherous, tyrannical official to death by the executioner’s blade. One memorial stated: “Gu Yunqing, head of the 1.2kReads8.8Score107Shelves

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    The female lead disguises herself as a man and grows up with the male lead. The male lead knows the female lead's true identity, but the female lead is unaware that the male lead does. The female lead is a princess, and the male lead is the emperor.

31. 81 娇 The Spoiled Princess Is Bewitching and Alluring, Armed with the Plot and Ready to Stir Up Trouble 娇蛮公主妩又媚，手握剧情当祸水 Pineapple Prince菠萝王子Ancient Romance315k WordsCompleted [A flirtatious, delicate princess + a steady, powerful chancellor + sweet romance, devoted couple, face-slapping satisfaction, one-on-one romance + everyone’s darling, irresistible to all] Shen Wanshu is the most pampered princess in the capital, raised deep within the palace and so delicate and lovable that she inspires pity. One day, she awakens and realizes she is the wicked princess in a storybook. Before long, her imperial brother will throw the kingdom into chaos as he becomes hopelessly i —Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 82 逞 Indulging 逞娇 Yuan Yuan原瑗Ancient Romance683k WordsCompleted [Rugged Hero and Sweetheart, A Princess's Devoted Suitor] [Marriage First, Love Later, One True Pairing, Sweet Romance] As the most honored princess of the Great Yi Dynasty, Pei Heyu was raised from birth in a world of wealth and luxury. When she grew up, she associated only with princes, nobles, and members of eminent families. Those young ladies and gentlemen all came from households of immense wealth, dressed in bejeweled finery. They drank Mingqian Longjing tea worth a fortune, ate tribute p 11.8kReads8.9Score1.1kShelves
33. 83 持 I’ll Protect You with My Sword 持剑护你 The Stars Love Rabbits星星爱兔子Ancient Romance425k WordsCompleted [Two equally formidable leads + contrasting sides] [Love grows over time] A chance rescue brought two people with no connection to each other into one another's lives, setting countless changes in motion. To repay her kindness, he saved her family member and won everyone's trust. Everything seemed to be going smoothly, but behind it all, was he truly protecting her, or had he carefully plotted everything with another purpose in mind...? “Are you truly willing to be my personal guard?” The woman 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a pure ancient romance novel where the female lead is skilled in martial arts, and the male lead, who hides his identity, is equally powerful. Both are strong, there are zero misunderstandings, the plot is incredibly sweet, and their fight scenes are absolutely thrilling. [Cool]

34. 84 替 A Substitute Bride Sent for a Political Marriage: The Cold, Ascetic Prince's Eyes Turned Red 替嫁和亲，清冷禁欲王爷红了眼 Grilled Fish Tonight今晚吃烤鱼Ancient Romance244k WordsCompleted [A beautiful, scheming princess sent to marry a cold, austere prince] [Revenge after being reborn + sweet romance + happy ending + clear-headed heroine + secretly devoted hero with a surprising side] Jiang Suining was forced to marry in place of another as a princess of Southern Liang, only to die miserably in a foreign land. Her whole life had been a joke. When she opened her eyes again, she had only one thought. Win over Xie Yujing and establish herself in the Great Sheng! Reborn, she had no c 704Reads8.7Score108Shelves
35. 85 大 Disaster Strikes: The Reborn Female War King Topples the Imperial Throne 大事不妙女战王重生颠覆皇权 Green Mountains in the Distance远看青山Ancient Romance313k WordsCompleted She is the only daughter of the Nanrong Prince’s household. After both her parents die in battle, she is called upon in a crisis to defend the northern frontier and wins renown in a single battle. By imperial command, she then campaigns across the land, winning victory after victory wherever she goes. Her reputation in the army grows with every passing year. In the autumn of the forty-seventh year of the Da Qi era, the commander of the Nanrong household is ordered by the emperor to lead troops t 96Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    The female lead knows martial arts 🍒 The first book features a female lead with super strong martial arts skills; the male lead pretends to be weak at first but is actually cunning and becomes invincible later on 🔥 The second book features a female lead with high martial arts skills; the male lead is cold-hearted and manipulative, but she gradually falls for him 💥 The third book features a female lead from a demonic sect

36. 86 下 What Should I Do After Picking Up a Demoness on the Mountain? 下山捡到魔教妖女怎么办？ An August Osmanthus Tree一树八月桂Eastern Fantasy632k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance, One Female Lead, Lighthearted] (Former title: What Should I Do After Picking Up a Demon Cult Seductress on My Way Down the Mountain?) Lu Yun, the righteous sect’s senior disciple, is sent down the mountain to duel Bai Zhi, the demon cult’s seductress. But on his way down, he happens to meet a young woman… Bai Zhi: “I’m Bai Zhi, the demon cult’s seductress!” Lu Yun: “A demon cult seductress would save people?!!!” Bai Zhi: “I’m telling you, I am!” But Lu Yun refuses to believe h 2.4kReads9.2Score205Shelves
37. 87 山 Where Mountains and Rivers End 山河尽处 Du Ruodao杜若刀Ancient Romance337k WordsCompleted [One Heroine | Master of Medicine and Poison | Peerless Martial Arts | Jianghu and Court Intrigue | Devoted to Each Other] Lu Yunqing (Lu Shen) was nearly killed as an infant, but was rescued by her two masters and raised in seclusion deep in the mountains for seventeen years. She mastered extraordinary martial arts and medicine, but after years away from the world, she knew little of social customs and the rules of aristocratic families. After passing her masters' trial, she bid them farewell 3.6kReads9.4Score398Shelves

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    This is a pure ancient romance novel. The female protagonist is highly skilled in martial arts, capable of fighting off a pack of wolves single-handedly and catching geese with her bare hands.

38. 88 贾 Miss Jia’s Combat Power Is Off the Charts 贾小姐武力值爆表 Soft, Clear Evening Breeze晚风轻清Ancient Romance661k WordsCompleted An Ruo, whose strength mutated during the apocalypse, became the fake daughter of a minor official's family. The good news: her ability came with her. The even better news: the real daughter is about to arrive with a whole crowd of people. After An Ruo quickly restored the real and fake daughters to their proper identities with a few punches and kicks, life opened its arms to her. From then on, everywhere she went was peaceful! An Ruo: “There's nothing one punch can't solve. If there is, just th 7.9kReads7.9Score510Shelves

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    [Strong Female Lead][Reject Strong Female Lead, Stronger Male Lead][Female Lead Becomes Male Lead's Bodyguard][Pure Ancient Romance][Medical Consort][Starts as a Max-Level Powerhouse][Female Lead's Martial Arts Power is at its Peak][Both Characters are Pure (Both physically and mentally pure; the author clearly understands what "both characters are pure" means. Please read on.)][Older Woman/Younger Man Romance]

39. 89 凶 The Ferocious Young Taoist Nun Tears Through the Capital, While Disabled Princes Come Bearing Blades 凶狠小道姑手撕全京城残王来递刀 Sugar Warmth糖暖Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue, household intrigue, medicine, feel-good revenge, and a strong female lead] Two lotus blossoms grow from one stem, one yin and one yang, never meeting. Tang Zhaozhao grew up in a Taoist temple on Mount Yunwu. When she was sixteen, she received a letter from home: her twin sister, whom she had never met, was dead. Without hesitation, Tang Zhaozhao came down from the mountain. She not only opened the coffin to examine the body, but also turned the whole capital upside down. “My fa 22.4kReads9.2Score3.3kShelves

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    Two lotus blossoms bloom side by side, one yin and one yang, never to meet. [Please follow][Please follow] Tang Chaochao grew up in a Taoist temple on Yunwu Mountain. At sixteen, she received a letter from home informing her that her twin sister, whom she had never met, had died. Without hesitation, Tang Chaochao descended the mountain, not only exhuming the body but also causing a sensation throughout the capital. [Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts]

40. 90 甜 Sweetheart War Goddess: My Wife Is Unmatched in Martial Arts 甜心战神：夫人武功盖世 July 31七月31Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Everyone knows that General Qin’s wife is breathtakingly beautiful, unrivaled in her charm, and cherished like a treasure in the palm of his hand. More importantly, this lady is peerless in martial arts and absolutely not someone to mess with. Smack! “Madam, Madam, I was wrong!” 207Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 91 美 A Beauty Like Wine, Sweet Yet Poisonous 美人似酒亦似毒 Yu Jiudeng虞九灯Ancient Romance444k WordsCompleted Everyone knows that Prince Ding of Beiming, a man who avoids women, fell for a delicate beauty and spoiled her beyond measure, granting her every wish. The beauty was like both wine and poison. On the eve of their wedding, she dropped her disguise, stole the battle formation plans of the Xiao family army, and made a clean getaway. All of Xiao Ciyuan’s heartfelt devotion became a joke. . Wen Yuyan, daughter of the great general who protects Xichu, burst onto the scene. Brilliant and gifted, with 1.4kReads9.3Score156Shelves

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    This book features a strong male and female lead, unlike those stories where the female lead is stronger than the male lead. The author's writing is also excellent. Highly recommended! [Laughing][kissing][laughing][kissing]

42. 92 惊 Shocking! After Leaving the Palace, the Empress Is Spoiled by Everyone! 惊：娘娘离宫后，被团宠了！ Jiu Ke Sweet Candy九柯甜糖Ancient Romance240k WordsCompleted They are both each other's first and only. She was the legitimate princess of the Qingluan Kingdom, noble in status and cherished by all… He was the youngest emperor of the Dongli Kingdom. His birth mother held power over the court and constantly kept him in check… A rebellion reduced her to a merchant's daughter to be sold off. An accident brought her under his protection, and he raised her for seven years. … Until he asked to marry the princess of her kingdom. Heartbroken, she realized that no 426Reads9.0Score105Shelves

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    1. The second male lead rises to power. The female lead (the legitimate princess of Qingluan Kingdom) suffers amnesia due to an accident and is taken in and raised by the male lead (the emperor of Dongli Kingdom) for seven years. Later, heartbroken by the male lead, she is found by her biological brother and returns to her country in a high-profile manner. She meets the second male lead (the crown prince of Beiyue Kingdom) at her birthday celebration, and he later proposes to her, which she gradually falls in love with. 2. The female lead is skilled in medicine and autopsies, and excels in both. The male lead is disabled in the early stages because he was abused as a child, his leg was broken, and after recovering, it was broken again, leaving him traumatized. From chapters 226 to 232, the female lead heals him. The whole story is quite enjoyable.

43. 93 王 After the Prince Was Poisoned, He Clung to Me, a Forensic Doctor 王爷中毒后，赖上我这小法医 He Sheng鹤笙Ancient Romance2.2M WordsCompleted [Published novel + forensic pathologist + revenge + two strong, devoted leads + satisfying revenge + powerful characters + redemption] She is Qu Zhen, the top female forensic pathologist at the National Security Bureau in the 21st century. Her jade-like hands have dissected the dead and saved the living. With a simple flip of her hand, she can turn the clouds and bring on the rain. But after a mission goes wrong, her soul transmigrates to another world. When she opens her eyes again, she is the 6.8kReads9.1Score960Shelves
44. 94 你 The Diligent Princess Consort Is Both Deadly and Skilled in Martial Arts 你惹她干嘛？勤王妃她会毒又会武 Green Mountains in the Distance远看青山Ancient Romance333k WordsCompleted [Poison Doctor Saintess x Iron-Blooded Prince Who Defends the Throne x Two Strong Leads] Alternate World Gu Qinglu was the ninety-eighth-generation saintess of Miaojiang. Her mastery of both Gu poison and medicine was extraordinary, yet she met a cruel end when she accidentally fell victim to the peerless Gu poison she had painstakingly cultivated herself. When she opened her eyes again, she was inside a cold coffin. Everyone around her was crying, but not for her. They were mourning some prin 856Reads7.1Score127Shelves
45. 95 说 They Said She Was Only Fit to Be a Concubine? She Married Into a Powerful Family and Became Its Mistress 说她只配当妾？转身嫁高门做主母 Su Youran苏悠然Ancient Romance627k WordsCompleted [Neither the male nor female lead is transmigrated or reborn, and there are no golden fingers. They are natives of the ancient world.] They say the Third Miss Yang Liu of the capital has a willow-thin waist and skin like ice, a rare beauty. But when the family split, she filed a legal complaint against her own uncle, earning him a notorious reputation and leaving everyone shaking their heads. Who would marry such a fierce troublemaker? Even her fiancé called off the engagement... Chu Yan, the el 13.3kReads9.3Score1.9kShelves

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    Both of these are purely ancient romance novels.

46. 96 绝 When Her Stunning Beauty Was Revealed, the Whole City Was Stunned 绝美容颜暴露后，满城都惊呆了 Moonlight in the Nine Netherworlds九幽月光Ancient Romance584k WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + decisive and ruthless + taking down scum + face-slapping + nation and family] Ye Qingcheng was the top special agent in Huaxia. During a mission, she was betrayed by a teammate and died. Her soul transmigrated into the body of an ugly princess who had just married into the Prince of Han's household in the Great Xia Kingdom, only to be cast aside in a neglected courtyard. From then on, she was no longer herself. What... ugly? She was clearly a peerless beauty, capable of cha 7.1kReads8.9Score728Shelves

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    The female lead is both beautiful and charismatic; highly recommended.

47. 97 震 Shock! The Marquis's Legitimate Daughter Is Actually a Great General of the Cavalry 震惊！骠骑大将军竟是侯府嫡女 Three Little Chickens三只小鸡Ancient Romance465k WordsCompleted Xiao Liyan looked at her little brother. "Starting tomorrow, you need to learn how to read official documents and understand the rules of the government! You need to get in shape, too! Stop looking so weak and frail all the time!" Her little brother looked crestfallen. "Mother... Look at Big Sister..." Madam Xiao, worried for her son, said, "Your brother is still young. How about... taking it slowly?" Xiao Liyan cursed. "Still young? He's nearly eighteen! How can you still call him a child? I wa 258Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 98 远 Distant Mountains Like a Painting 远山如画 Summer on the Run出走的夏天Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted She is a wild girl from a mountain village, and he is an imperial bodyguard. She is the daughter of a military household, and he is the grandson of the old Marquis Dingguo. She dreams of becoming a woman general, while his family motto is to secure the country and bring peace to the people. She saves his three siblings during a landslide, but because of the incident, her fiancé’s family breaks off their engagement, citing her chastity and reputation. To repay her kindness, he puts pressure on he 104Reads8.9Score—Shelves
49. 99 挽 Reclaiming Her Beauty 挽朱颜 Zi Mo Zi Mo梓墨紫陌Ancient Romance252k WordsCompleted Song Yanning said goodbye to her father and traveled alone to the capital, where she arrived at the Duke of Anguo's residence. All she wanted was to keep her head down as an unnoticed cousin visiting the household until her father had settled things, then return to Yangzhou. The Anguo household was powerful and wealthy, and its young masters were beyond her reach. So why did her second cousin, Lu Jing, look at her in such an inscrutable way? Lu Jing, heir to the Duke of Ningguo, was handsome, re 181Reads6.5Score—Shelves

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    A purely historical romance novel. The female lead is a cousin from Yangzhou, seemingly timid but actually intelligent and skilled in martial arts. The male lead is the heir of the Duke of Anguo's mansion. The story revolves around a series of murders and the development of their relationship, ultimately culminating in a "one-year promise." A powerful alliance.

50. 100 我 Opening a Little Restaurant in Shengjing 我在盛京开小馆 Four Bayberries四颗杨梅Ancient Romance381k WordsCompleted [Alternate world, slow burn, not a wish-fulfillment novel, food + court intrigue + transmigration. Read with caution if that’s not your thing.] Miss Li’s Changhuan Eatery, tucked away on Qingxing Alley, serves delicious food at affordable prices. The officials who get up early for roll call tug at their increasingly tight uniforms, but still can’t help ordering another bowl of fresh pork wontons. Pei Hongzhi happened to eat there once and discovered that Miss Li didn’t just make excellent breakf 28.2kReads9.4Score3.7kShelves

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    The female lead has incredible fighting skills. The three girls endured years of hardship to uncover the truth behind their family's massacre, always thinking of each other. The bond between the girls is truly touching [almost crying].

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