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

1. 251 娘 My Alluring Wife, the Young Lord Willingly Traps Himself 娘子诱人，小公爷甘心画地为牢 A Hibiscus Plant一株木槿Ancient Romance444k WordsCompleted Chu Mingxi, the only son of the Grand Princess and Duke of Rong, is strikingly handsome and adored by countless women in the capital. But the Grand Princess is beside herself with worry over her son's marriage. At the Dragon Boat Festival banquet, when Chu Mingxi is pressed to marry, he points at He Qinyao, who's quietly eating in the back, and declares, “I want her!” The Grand Princess takes one look and immediately decides, “Fine, I approve!” He Qinyao, singled out of nowhere, is baffled and s 16.9kReads9.2Score1.1kShelves
2. 252 剑 Chronicles of Swords and Storms in the Jianghu 剑行江湖风雨录 Fragrant Sword Rain飘香剑雨Eastern Fantasy268k WordsCompleted (A traditional, purely classical wuxia story + romance + thrilling revenge + feuds and grudges + love and hate + criminal investigations + treasure hunting) (This is not a fictional setting. It takes place during the Tianqi era of the Ming dynasty. The platform automatically added the “alternate history” tag after the contract was signed.) Someone once asked: What is the jianghu? What is The Record of Wind and Rain? The jianghu is wherever people are. Where there are people, there are feuds and 131Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This is a traditional Chinese martial arts novel with a pure ancient Chinese style. The female protagonist initially disguises herself as a man, but after being seriously injured and rescued by the male protagonist, she reverts to her female attire, stunning everyone. She possesses the graceful figure and beauty of a woman from Jiangnan. She is kind, skilled in martial arts, a disciple of the Qingcheng Sect, and the daughter of the owner of the Donghai Manor in Hangzhou. She is adept at mechanisms, throwing knives and swords, and hidden weapons. This is a martial arts novel I wrote; I hope all readers will support and like it! Feel free to comment or give suggestions, thank you! [Laughs]

3. 253 南 A Lovely Lady in the South 南有嘉人 Fragrance Deep in the Bones骨中香彻Ancient Romance240k WordsCompleted [Strong heroine + revenge + satisfying wish-fulfillment + face-slapping and punishing villains] [Sweet on the surface but dark underneath, fallen heiress VS beautiful, powerful, tragic God of War prince] My mother was bought from a villain for one tael of silver by my gambling-addict father, and bore him four daughters. When I was thirteen, Mother finally gave birth to a son for him, but he abused her to death. Only after Mother died did I learn from the letters she left behind that she was 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A little bit of martial arts, a little bit of ruthlessness!

4. 254 下 The Cast-Off Princess's Comeback 下堂王妃逆袭记 Er Qi迩七Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted “Rong Li, marrying you is already the limit of what I can tolerate. If you dare climb into my bed again, next time you’ll get a divorce decree.” “No need to wait until next time. Write it now.” She was the Chancellor’s daughter, and she’d done every foolish thing imaginable for the man she loved, becoming a laughingstock across the land. She was also a modern special forces instructor, and now she’d arrived in this world in all her glory. How could she let anyone bully her? The prince despised h 4.9kReads9.2Score2.5kShelves
5. 255 行 With Whom Will the Clouds Finally Rest? 行云终与谁同 Different Paths, Common Ground道不同理相通Female-Channel Fanfiction1.1M WordsCompleted [Three Kingdoms martial arts / two strong leads healing each other / ensemble of women / political intrigue and growth] She is Ma Yunlu, the wild rose of Xiliang. She draws her carved bow to its full moon, gallops thousands of miles across the yellow sands, yet her father and brothers promise her in marriage to a spoiled local tyrant. On the day she runs away from her wedding, she sheds her red bridal finery and dons armor. “A woman should be a sword, fighting on the battlefield and bringing pea 309Reads9.1Score—Shelves

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   [Three Kingdoms Fanfiction, No System, No Time Travel, No Cheat Codes] No substitutes online! [Learned] The female lead is incredibly skilled! The female lead, Yunlu, is intelligent and brave, a pure ancient woman, biologically powerful, skilled in archery and horsemanship, a daughter of a military family, without cheat codes, possessing a pure pioneering spirit that transcends the era, with a stable, strong, and sunny core. Ma Yunlu: All crows are black, I won't marry anyone! Zhao Yun: Marriage in chaotic times will only lead to disappointment, I won't marry anyone! [Martial Arts-like, Traditional Ancient Romance, Three Kingdoms Fanfiction: The Love Story of Ma Yunlu X Zhao Yun] [1v1, No Time Travel, No Cheat Codes, No System, A Match Made in Heaven, Beautiful, Strong, and Tragic X Beautiful, Strong, and Tragic Single Female Lead, Mutual Redemption] Also known as: "The Legend of Yunlu in the Three Kingdoms", "The Separate Biography of Zhao Yun in the Three Kingdoms", etc. The lonely moon is only because I haven't seen you. The dim starry river is only because I haven't seen you. This book shows the journey of Ma Yunlu, daughter of Ma Teng, the governor of Tianshui, sister of Ma Chao, and wife of Zhao Yun, from a young girl to a female general, and tells her love story with Zhao Yun. (This story employs a dual narrative: the romance unfolds when the male and female protagonists are together, while their growth and development, along with the historical events and wars, unfold when they are apart.) Most historical figures are covered in this book, but its unique feature is its female perspective, offering more insights and perspectives from a female viewpoint… It provides a fresh interpretation of the well-known stories of the Three Kingdoms period from a new angle. (There may be instances where the plot deviates from the timeline of either the "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" or "historical records" for plot purposes; the overall direction is similar to the novel. Readers who are sensitive to this should proceed with caution.)

6. 256 她 She Nurtured Her Sword for Ten Years, Returning to Cleanse the World with It 她养剑十年，归来只为剑洗天下 Moonlit Wheel Dance月下轮舞Ancient Romance823k WordsCompleted [Strong Female Lead + Wuxia + Yuri + All-Female Martial World] She was once the greatest martial artist in the world. Ten years ago, the friend she trusted most betrayed her. Poisoned and gravely wounded, she fell off a cliff and barely survived. Ten years later, she returns to the martial world under the alias “Chen Lian.” She massacres the Gu Family Manor, takes on two top fighters at once, and storms the Bright Moon Pavilion alone. At an astonishing speed, she climbs back to the peak of the 349Reads8.8Score102Shelves

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   When she returned, she was wearing a coarse cloth shirt, her sword wrapped in old cotton. At the tea stall, she heard the scion of a noble family who had framed her family years ago boasting about his newly acquired spirit sword. She stroked the scabbard with her fingertips, without getting angry, and only said softly, "A sword is a weapon of killing, not something to show off."

7. 257 去 Keep the Child, Get Rid of the Father: The Blind Matriarch Grows More Ruthless by the Day 去父留子，瞎眼主母越来越凶残 A 1cm, 1kg Skinny Person1cm1kg的瘦子Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted After being blind for fourteen years, Duanmu Jingshu, the matriarch of the Xuanping Marquis household, saves a fox spirit at a temple and makes a wish. When she opens her eyes, she realizes that the maid who stayed by her side doesn’t act the way she speaks. After their carriage enters through the north gate, it arrives at a residence in the south of the city, even though the Xuanping Marquis household is in the north... The man who greets her has a voice just like her husband, Wei Jin’an, the M 5kReads8.9Score402Shelves

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   No Mary Sue moments, no frustrating moments, super high combat power, crushing enemies all the way, leaving no survivors—a satisfying read, already completed. [Laughing]

8. 258 公 The Princess Is Fierce and Beautiful, and Her Shadow Guard Keeps Crossing the Line 公主暴戾绝色，影卫日日以下犯上 Nanhuang南凰Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Strong heroine + Feel-good power fantasy + Yandere + Devoted loyalist] Fate played a cruel trick: the most powerful imperial princess on the Jiuzhou Continent was reborn in the body of a lovesick little princess from Western Qi. The moment she awoke, the world was shaken. A scumbag points at her and curses? She orders coldly, “Drag him out and give him fifty more lashes!” The overlord of the business world is her subordinate, the most revered emperor in Jiuzhou is her older brother, the mighty 16.6kReads9.4Score2.6kShelves
9. 259 实 Confirmed! The Young General Is a Hopeless Romantic 实锤了！少年将军有个恋爱脑 Young Master Xingxue星雪公子Ancient Romance317k WordsCompleted [Free-spirited martial heroine of the jianghu × a young general, rebellious on the surface but sensitive inside] [Lighthearted + sweet romance + 1v1 + both leads sexually inexperienced + devoted love; the male lead falls for her at first sight, like a fleeting glimpse that stays with him] Like her mother, Luo Ningsang is a free-spirited woman of the jianghu. Before her mother died, she learned that her maternal grandfather was the Imperial Tutor to the crown prince. Doting on his granddaughte 70Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A purely historical romance novel. The female lead is highly skilled in martial arts, and the male lead admits he's no match for her. The male lead is deeply devoted, persistent, and also quite pitiful. [Smirk]

10. 260 离 Li Yue Dances in Rainbow Silks 离月舞霓裳 Idly Slaying a Hundred Flowers闲来杀百花Ancient Romance290k WordsCompleted {Rebirth + Political Intrigue + Strong Female Lead} An old-school, slow-burn story: no System, no melodrama, and not a power fantasy She is the noble eldest princess of the Li Kingdom and the supreme leader of the Fengsi Office, which oversees the people’s faith! But in a single palace coup, her father is murdered and her mother takes her own life, all under the machinations of a poison-wielding strategist and powerful ministers. Her younger brother disappears, and she falls from the towering w —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The princess possesses martial arts skills honed since childhood, and she also learned some from the male lead. It's a political intrigue story. Romance is secondary; the plot is not simplistic or childish, and it's not a fast-paced, action-packed read. It's best enjoyed quietly.

11. 261 朕 The Emperor Hasn't Even Drawn His Last Breath, and the Noble Consort Is Already Holding His Son and Ruling from Behind the Curtain 朕还没咽气贵妃已抱儿子垂帘听政 Ning Fengliu宁风流Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Rebirth + palace intrigue + rise from the cold palace + a beauty with a dangerous allure + favored exclusively in the later story + kingdom and country + ruling from behind the curtain] On the day of the Crown Prince's wedding in her previous life, Xiao Duo raised an army in rebellion, seized the throne, and forcibly brought the Crown Princess into his harem. After the Crown Prince died, Xu Yuning wanted to remain a widow for his sake. How could she give herself to her brother-in-law? She refus 1.1kReads8.0Score111Shelves

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    This book is quite good. The plot is full of twists and turns, very immersive, and the author's writing is excellent. It's definitely worth reading! [Kissing emojis]

12. 262 镇 A Female Constable Arrives at the Demon Suppression Bureau 镇妖司里来了个女捕快 Snow-Blowing North Gate北门吹雪Ancient Romance919k WordsCompleted Jiang Feng has survived under someone else’s identity for ten years. Now she decides to marry into the prince’s estate to find the real culprit. She never expected the people there to look down their noses at her, sneer at her family’s decline, and bully and humiliate her. But in the end, the prince begs her to exorcise the evil spirits plaguing his mother and cure her illness. Once the Dowager Consort recovers, she is ready to accept this ill-fated marriage. But Jiang Feng says, “There’s no nee 334Reads8.3Score—Shelves
13. 263 三 Three Pairs of Lovebirds and One Half 三只鸳鸯一对半 Shi Jin是今Ancient Romance201k WordsCompleted The only female disciple of the Carefree Sect has come of age and is ready to marry. Her master waves a hand and declares, “You can take your pick from your sixteen senior brothers!” Mo Mo couldn’t be happier! Her eldest senior brother, Yun Zhou, is gentle and refined, the secret love she’s admired for so long. Her second senior brother, Jiang Chen, is carefree and charming, and has quietly become an inseparable part of her life. One is held back by prejudice over their different social standing 565Reads9.3Score103Shelves

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    My carefully selected, your choice [kiss] A non-time-travel ancient romance, the first one. The heroine's master is actually her biological father. [What?] When her mother gave birth to her, she secretly placed her on the only way up the mountain. [Heart] She was picked up by her master and taken home. When she grew up, [thinking] her master asked her to choose a husband from among her fellow disciples. Little did she know, [stunned] her mother had arranged a marriage for her when she was a child.

14. 264 岁 Peace and Joy Year After Year 岁岁宴安 Snow Sheng Winter Solstice雪笙冬至Ancient Romance686k WordsCompleted Mu Sui'an, daughter of the top bandit chief in Yunzhou, could eat, sleep, and fight from a young age. She had only one weakness: whenever she tried to read or write, she would get a headache and feel drowsy. As a result, she knew nothing of music, chess, calligraphy, or painting, and was no good at poetry or song. She could barely read. Unfortunately, the imperial court brought her mountain stronghold under its control. To appease or keep it in check, the emperor suddenly issued an edict: And so 3.5kReads8.4Score343Shelves

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    These are all pure historical romance novels. I'm currently reading the first one; the female lead is a funny girl with superb martial arts skills, while the male lead is delicate. The second book is practically a perfect pair of geniuses, with the female lead's martial arts prowess also being amazing. As for "Chang Le," it's been too long, so I've forgotten the male lead. The fourth book features a female lead who is a highly skilled assassin, and the male lead is a yandere and intelligent man. Most importantly, all of them have tight plots, no unnecessary dialogue, and few typos. I personally recommend saving "Bright Moon Over the West Tower" for last, as the reader's emotions will fluctuate greatly with the plot's ups and downs.

15. 265 下 After Coming Down the Mountain, I Became the Boss of the Imperial Palace 下山后，我在皇宫当老大 Drunk in the Pavilion亭中醉Ancient Romance157k WordsOngoing Lan Xiyue had spent twelve years on Lunzhe Mountain when one day her master suddenly told her to go down the mountain and become the Crown Prince's tutor at the imperial palace. Lan Xiyue: ??? Master, are you sure I can really do this? Lan Chenyuan: I believe in you. Cang Junze: What? My wife is coming! One-on-one romance, strong heroine, sweet romance, both are each other's first and only. The heroine is incredibly powerful, while the hero is gentle and considerate, with eyes for no one but her 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is skilled in martial arts with exceptional combat prowess, and is accompanied by a divine bird. The male lead is of noble status and is her disciple.

16. 266 弄 Captivating the Beauty 弄娇娥 Big Carp鲤鱼大大Ancient Romance726k WordsCompleted Song Yao grew up struggling to survive in a brothel, with neither father nor mother. The skills he learned there are best left unmentioned. After finally becoming a guard through his martial arts, all he wanted was to do his job in peace. But the young lady he was protecting fell into someone else's trap. If he saved her, he would be silenced; if he didn't, she was already clinging to him. Sweat rolled down Song Yao's face. Fine, fine. As the poem goes: “Green leaves, tranquil and still; red blo 95Reads8.6Score—Shelves
17. 267 重 Reborn as a Mad Princess: The Moon Shines Over the Western Tower 重生狂妃之明月罩西楼 Mei Guo梅果Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted In her previous life, Jiang Mingyue, daughter of a great general, took blows and shed blood for the Great Yin dynasty. She lived a passionate life and died a passionate death. So when she got another chance at life, she decided to stop making waves. She chose the rich, titled Zhao Xilou, a veteran slacker, as her husband, intending to while away her days with Lord Zhao, eating and waiting to die. But after becoming a Zhao, Jiang Mingyue discovered that her slacker husband might have no ambition 11.6kReads9.4Score1.7kShelves
18. 268 将 The Bride-to-Be 将嫁 Echoes Linger for Three Days绕梁三日Ancient Romance287k WordsCompleted Three years ago, to pacify the western frontier, he married the daughter of the Governor-General of Yongzhou as his empress. But during his lifetime, he met Huo Shiying, the one and only woman of her kind, and the sole female general in the Great Yan dynasty. She doesn't know, and no one else does either, that he has followed her life for twenty whole years. When he was six, he first heard his mother and eldest sister mention her name, and wondered how a two-year-old girl could have been taken t 25kReads9.6Score3.3kShelves
19. 269 青 My Childhood Friend Is More Than an Assassin, and My Sweetheart Isn't a Prince 青梅不只是刺客，竹马他不是皇子 Red Poria红茯Ancient Romance356k WordsCompleted Shen Wenxi was used as a pawn by her enemies throughout her previous life. She was both the assassin White Owl and the Valley Lord of Cloudmist Valley, who commanded a private army. Reborn, she kept her Valley Lord secret identity carefully hidden as she set out to find her fiancé and take her revenge. Yang Ce disguised himself as the ailing, short-lived Ninth Prince to stay alive, while also serving as the mysterious and highly favored War God, Lord Yannan. As he lay dying, he learned that his 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese setting, native inhabitants, female protagonist is terrifyingly strong.

20. 270 双 The Twin Phoenix Tribulation 双凤劫 A Straw-Cloaked Figure in the Rain一蓑烟雨Ancient Romance2.4M WordsCompleted [Two Strong Leads + Palace Intrigue + Revenge + Substitute Marriage + Love After Marriage + Woman Disguised as a Man + The Regretful Husband's Pursuit] On the eve of her twin sister's marriage into the imperial palace, she was murdered, violated, and left to die. Returning drenched in blood, Feng Jiuyan shed her armor and took her sister's place, becoming the empress of the nation. Then she went on a killing spree! The emperor had a beloved woman, so everyone assumed Feng Jiuyan would receive no 81.8kReads9.3Score8.9kShelves

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    The first book ✨ features a young general as the female lead; her presence on the battlefield significantly reduces the enemy's morale. 🦋🦋🦋 The second book ✨ features a female lead who is the King of Hell who transmigrates into the body of a princess. 🦋🦋🦋

21. 271 团 The Three-Year-Old Princess, Doted on by All 团宠公主三岁半 March Evening Primrose三月夕颜Ancient Romance2.7M WordsCompleted Gu Hui, heir to a family of renowned acupuncturists, accidentally transmigrated as a tiny princess and discovered that she could read people’s minds. Her father was the emperor, and her mother was a scheming imperial consort. Using her superpower, she became the apple of the emperor’s eye, the crown prince’s darling, and a thorn in the side of countless people. Gu Hui: “I want to rule the world, with no one daring to mess with me. I love seeing them hate me but be powerless to do anything about 13.5kReads9.4Score1.9kShelves

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    Gu Wei, a descendant of a family of acupuncturists, accidentally transmigrates into the body of a little princess, discovering she can see through people's hearts. Her father is the emperor, her mother a scheming concubine. Using her superpowers, she becomes the emperor's favorite concubine, the crown prince's darling, and a thorn in the side of many. Gu Wei declares, "I will rule the world, and no one will dare to offend me. I love seeing them dislike me but unable to do anything about it."

22. 272 何 Why Not Sail Together 何不同舟渡 Xian Yuke羡鱼珂Ancient Romance483k WordsCompleted "The print edition under the same title is available to buy online" [No golden finger, no transmigration, no rebirth. A pure historical romance about family and country, with high-IQ espionage and political intrigue] [A double agent undercover + a petty thief who grows: a lone wolf plays a game of raising a rabbit, gives her fangs, then insists they run away together] In a chaotic age, she is a thief worth less than a blade of grass, willing to do whatever it takes to stay alive. She steals ten 143kReads9.7Score106.8kShelves

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    It's a very good novel. The female protagonist starts out not knowing any martial arts, but gradually learns them. The depiction of national and personal tragedies is very moving.

23. 273 玉 Jade Belt Hook 玉带钩 The Wild Geese Are Coming闻雁来Ancient Romance258k WordsOngoing [Palace intrigue in an ancient setting, childhood friends + coming of age + mutual redemption + one-on-one, both leads devoted only to each other] [Proud, cunning, ruthless beauty of a crown prince X gentle-looking, resilient noblewoman in disguise] In the tenth year of the Tianqi era of the Ying Dynasty, Prince Qi rebelled and was defeated. The Ning family of the Duke of Li’s household was implicated and convicted, and the entire family was massacred. Only their young daughter, Ning Yue, was re 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommended. 💥This is a pure ancient romance novel. The female protagonist was originally a noble lady from a wealthy family. After her family fell into decline, she was rescued by the crown prince. She shed her feminine attire, donned armor, and became a powerful general. Together, they fought against treacherous officials, redeeming and helping each other achieve their goals.

24. 274 当 When a Young Lady Stumbles Into a Military Camp 当千金小姐误入军营 Behave Yourself好好当当Ancient Romance456k WordsCompleted [Complete] [Gender Bender] [Female General] [Sweet Romance] What? My parents want me to marry a fool? A dashing young general, a stunning strategist with a sharp tongue and a scheming mind, and an emperor who promises to love only me for the rest of his life. Aren't these men all excellent choices? To escape an arranged marriage to a dim-witted young prince, she hides in a carriage headed for the military camp in the northwest. From that moment on, the gears of fate begin to turn. 8.2kReads9.3Score1.1kShelves

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    These are all books I've read, and each has its own merits. It really comes down to personal taste!

25. 275 一 A Love Written on Paper 一纸情缘呐 Jie2戒2Ancient Romance347k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + powerful leads + revenge + love that grows over time + happy ending] After being sold by human traffickers to a remote, impoverished village and enduring two years of hardship, Liu Wushuang finally made it home, only to find there was no place for her in the household anymore. The parents she had once been proud of now avoided her like the plague. The elder brother who had once doted on her now looked at her coldly. The foster sister who had once followed her every lead no 24Reads6.6Score—Shelves

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    I caught up with the latest ancient romance novels in one go.

26. 276 摄 Regent, I've Got Your Back 摄政王，我罩你啊 Durian Octopus Balls榴莲章鱼丸子Ancient Romance607k WordsCompleted The current emperor of the Yue Kingdom’s fourth younger brother, Regent King Yue Xiyuan, wields a long sword, battles formidable foes, and protects the realm’s borders. The people respect him, but he is also known for his brutal methods, cold heart, and ruthless cruelty, so they fear him. Yan An, the Junzhu of Yue’an from the General’s Residence, is a disciple of the Venerable Bai Qing. Reincarnated as a phoenix, she excels in both medicine and poison and has superb lightness skills. She and the 974Reads8.7Score129Shelves

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    The female lead's martial arts skills, internal strength, and lightness skills are all top-notch!

27. 277 战 The God of War’s Beloved Is a Special Forces Soldier from Another World 战神的掌心娇竟是异世特种兵 Big Sister Ali阿狸姐姐Ancient Romance961k WordsCompleted The modern era’s top special forces soldier, “Night Phoenix,” dies on a mission. Her soul travels through time and she is reborn as Wei Shi, the infamous “spoiled and unruly princess” of Prince Jing’s manor in the Tianqi Kingdom. The moment she opens her eyes, she inherits the original owner’s painful memories of her past life: her father, Prince Jing, has rendered such great service that the emperor sees him as a threat. The incompetent and suspicious Emperor Jianwu joins forces with corrupt of 10.7kReads8.5Score1.5kShelves

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    She deliberately acted like a good-for-nothing princess, often demanding expensive clothes and snatching rare jewelry. She seemed innocent and only knew how to enjoy herself, but in reality, she used these behaviors to deliberately hide her sharpness and make the hostile forces lower their guard against her and the Prince Jing's mansion, while she secretly investigated the traitors in the mansion.

28. 278 花 The Courtesan's Blade, the Prince's Waist 花魁的刀，王爷的腰 Totally Bewitched可迷可迷了Ancient Romance758k WordsCompleted [A short drama and comic adaptation with the same title are now available] [Secret Identities / Devoted to Each Other / Happy Ending / Scheming Prince x Cold, Elegant Pavilion Master] Sworn enemies become spouses, uncovering each other's secret identities and flirting their way into a sweet romance! The Prince of Lingyuan x the Azure Bone Sect: a carefully orchestrated descent into madness. She is the mysterious master of the Pig Bone Pavilion, as well as the most famous courtesan in the capita 9.4kReads9.0Score1.2kShelves

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    A courtesan assassin burdened with a blood feud enters into a contractual marriage with a powerful prince. Through countless life-and-death situations together, they gradually develop genuine feelings for each other, ultimately leading him to realize that the empire is far less important than her.

29. 279 皇 The Imperial Uncle Is Full of Schemes 皇叔他诡计多端 Sha Manyao沙曼夭Ancient Romance826k WordsCompleted The Wang family had been powerful nobles for generations, but when they fell from favor, they found themselves surrounded by enemies! Yu Xi, the Wang family's daughter, was raised as a boy. A prodigy who made his name young, he grew up bold and carefree. Wei Ning, the Great Wei emperor's uncle, had a volatile temper. So why had he developed feelings for this sworn rival? Each with their own agenda yet benefiting from their alliance, the two traded favors, and the way they looked at each other gr 118Reads6.5Score—Shelves
30. 280 被 Forced to Marry in Her Sister's Place: Her Short-Lived Husband Lives to a Hundred 被迫替嫁：短命夫君他长命百岁了 Peach Branch, Frost's Descent桃枝霜降Ancient Romance176k WordsOngoing [1v1, sweet romance, both leads are pure, happy ending] After an unexpected turn of events, Lin Xinyi is blackmailed into becoming a substitute bride, sent to bring good fortune to a dying young master. "That young master is breathtakingly handsome, gentle, and courteous!" Lin Xinyi turns around without hesitation. "His family is fabulously wealthy, richer than the emperor!" Lin Xinyi gives a disdainful smile and keeps walking. "Th-That young master has less than two years to live. After he dies 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This one is amazing! The female lead is highly skilled in martial arts and calm and collected. You won't regret investing in it!

31. 281 魅 The Enchantress Who Bewitched the World 魅姬惑天下 Black-Hearted Cat黑心的猫Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted Chu Xiao, regent of the Yan Dynasty. Yu Ge, a peerless dancer. He used her as a pawn to win over the powerful, climb to the heights of power, and marry the treacherous chancellor's daughter. They took her body, killed her child, and murdered her mother. She swore to make these hypocrites pay for their blood debt. Then, in a single day, her astonishing true identity was revealed. Three thousand bewitching women, five hundred poison masters, and over ten thousand elite soldiers knelt throughout th 859Reads8.8Score183Shelves

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    💥Pure Ancient Romance: The Female Lead Knows Martial Arts🎀🎀①The female lead is a noble empress, and everyone's white moonlight. A tyrannical emperor chases after his wife in a heart-wrenching way. The female lead is gentle and refined; she will finish the medicine given to her by the emperor and even finds him concubines. When the female lead is kidnapped, she jumps off a building.

32. 282 寨 Chief! The Scholar You Took as a Husband Is Sweet on the Outside and Ruthless Within Again! 寨主！压寨状元他又白切黑了！ The Real Flying Fish飞鱼本鱼Ancient Romance341k WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + equally matched leads + martial-world power struggles + everyone protects their leader + empress] Sha Yu, the ruthless bandit chief of Wusha Stronghold, kills anyone who crosses her. Everyone avoids her like she’s a monster. But no one knows that the source of her misfortune was a royal conspiracy all along. Until one day, Sha Yu took a handsome man on a whim and seized him as her husband. That man was none other than Lu Xizhou, the top scholar blessed with uncanny luck. Sh 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is a notorious and unlucky female bandit leader who inspires fear in everyone.

33. 283 阿 Mai Goes to War (Costume Drama Starring Zhang Tian'ai) 阿麦从军（张天爱主演古装影视原著） Fresh Orange鲜橙Ancient Romance551k WordsCompleted The original novel behind the period drama of the same name starring Zhang Tianai! A prequel to The Legend of the Crowned Princess! After the Duke of Jingguo of Nanxia is murdered, his daughter Maisui is struck by a sudden upheaval. She conceals her identity, takes the name Amai, trades her rouge and fine clothes for armor, and joins the army. There she encounters a flamboyant general and crosses paths with a fearsome battlefield killer, growing from a lowly soldier into a legendary God of War. 1.4kReads9.6Score239Shelves
34. 284 帝 The Emperor Awaits the Phoenix's Return 帝盼鸾归 Eastern Hedge东篱Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Shen Mingluan commands an army of 300,000 and is the Northern Pacification General, a figure whose very name strikes terror into enemy forces. Handsome and elegant, he has the young noblewomen of the capital swooning over him. They fought tooth and nail for the chance to marry into the General's household, but none of them could compete with the aloof, powerful emperor! “Reporting to the general: His Majesty wishes to marry you. Will you accept?” 782Reads7.7Score109Shelves
35. 285 铁 Iron Steeds, Crimson Finery 铁马红妆 Wuhua梧桦Ancient Romance270k WordsCompleted In the twenty-fifth year of the Yongling era, as fierce battles raged at the border, the loyal veteran General Cang died on the battlefield, and his corpse was desecrated. The young general Cang was struck by an arrow and left on the brink of death. Cang Xueyao, the youngest daughter of the Cang family, shed her finery, donned armor, disfigured herself, and took her brother’s name. She slaughtered thirty thousand enemy troops and became known as the God of Slaughter. 195Reads8.8Score—Shelves
36. 286 携 Roaming the Martial World with a Qin 携琴闯江湖 Lord Zhu Ting竹亭君Ancient Romance754k WordsCompleted Tong Miaoyun: The notes of her zither drift far and wide, captivating the soul. She can astonish heaven and move the spirits. She is the God of Music! Ao Zongwei: Master of the Eight Trigrams and their formations, as well as ingenious crafts. The jianghu calls him the God of Craftsmen. Tong Miaoyun loves playing the zither, and turns her music into martial arts. The God of Music has burst onto the scene, venturing alone into the jianghu, rescuing the Fifth Prince, meeting the God of Craftsmen, a 42Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In this book, the female protagonist's martial arts skills are exceptionally powerful.

37. 287 紫 Fragrant Blossoms on Purple Roads 紫陌芳菲 Lonely Moon Shadow孤独月影Ancient Romance433k WordsCompleted Mu Qianxue unexpectedly transmigrates into ancient times as Zimo, the master of Lingxiao Palace, an immortal sect. As soon as she wakes, she must enter the martial world to avenge herself. By chance, she gets caught up in the political turmoil surrounding the three princes of the Da’an Kingdom vying for the throne! Zimo Fangfei employs beauty schemes and sowing discord at every turn... At last, she gets her revenge, but the map of Lingxiao Palace has already been destroyed. Then she unexpectedly 1Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    A blend of ancient Chinese romance and fantasy, the female protagonist is decisive, almost ruthless, calm, and wise. The writing is polished, mature, and rich, the subject matter is novel and unique, creative, and the plot is tight and coherent, without dragging.

38. 288 凤 Phoenix Feathers and Frosted Splendor 凤羽霜华 Fu Kuchen扶枯尘Ancient Romance215k WordsCompleted [Black Lotus Revenge-Seeking Heroine × Mad Calamity Star | Fated to Destroy Each Other | Beauty Amid White Bones] That night, at eleven, Fusang huddled amid the sea of corpses and blood in the Duke of Zhenguo’s residence, watching the emperor’s guards nail her grandfather’s head to the walls of Wushan City. “Colluding with the enemy? What a fine accusation!” She swallowed the phoenix blood jade in her throat. Seven years later, a cold, striking beauty carrying poison emerged from Wushan, the mo 65Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Crimson blossoms rained down from the trees, and seven figures clashed beneath the moon, their intertwined robes coalescing into an ancient star map! The northern position remained vacant; what mystery lay hidden behind the fall of someone? A grand worldview unfolds: the Fusang Divine Tree, the Xuanji Star Orbit, the Blood Vine of the Underground Palace—foreshadowing elements intricately linked!

39. 289 偷 Steal from the Imperial Palace to Raise the Prince: Anyone in My Way Dies 偷皇宫养皇子，谁挡路谁就死 Yang Xiuxiu扬岫岫Ancient Romance603k WordsCompleted [Thieving Maid ✖️ Prince of the Cold Palace] Two equally formidable leads, fiercely protective, raising him first, then fighting for power After dying, Shan Zhi transmigrates and is reborn in the Cold Palace. The moment she opens her eyes, Si Huaizheng is hoping she’ll die. Not the best start. … She hadn’t really planned on looking after him. But he calls her big sister… What can she do? Since she’s here, she might as well make a go of it. She can only take him along for the ride~ ❗Before she 56.5kReads9.4Score9kShelves

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    1️⃣🌸🌸 An arranged marriage that blossoms into love. The female lead is naturally naive and clueless, yet possesses maximum martial arts skills as an assassin. The male lead is cunning and manipulative, gradually falling for her. 2️⃣🥩🥩 The female lead is reborn to steal false evidence that killed her family. She appears gentle and dignified but is actually a highly skilled, vengeful, and scheming young lady. She and the male lead clash from the very first meeting. The male lead is easily angered and prone to emotional breakdowns due to his love-struck nature. 3️⃣🔥🔥 A master thief maid x a prince in the cold palace. The male lead and the female lead have been inseparable since the male lead was five and ten, respectively. The female lead is a martial arts prodigy who started as a child and became a master at fifteen. Her first impression of the boy is: "This kid is so clingy and cute, I'll just steal him away."

40. 290 将 General, Run! That Prince Is Trouble 将军快跑，那个王爷坏得很 Xiao Wan萧绾Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The world is a hard place to survive in! Hua Yinghan, the legitimate daughter of a military family, is skilled in martial arts and beautiful. She can take the battlefield and create exquisite makeup, but her luck is terrible: every family she relies on falls apart, and every man she turns to is a scoundrel. Just when she finally kicks her worthless husband to the curb and escapes the flames, she accidentally catches the eye of a vicious wolf prowling through this chaotic age... 193Reads9.1Score—Shelves
41. 291 穿 Transmigrated as a Madcap Princess: The Handsome Emperor Can't Get Enough of Me 穿越狂妃：绝色帝尊宠不停 Zhi Xiang执相Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted She transmigrated and stumbled upon a stunningly handsome man sitting in a fire, burning himself alive... “Hey, handsome, since you don't want to live anyway, let me save you first!” The young woman rescued the Evil Emperor as he endured his tribulation in the flames, then slipped away. When the arrogant Emperor Venerable awoke, he ground his teeth in fury. “Find that woman! I want to kill her with my own hands!” Jun Shiyue was busy reveling in the battles of a wealthy household, tearing into t 10.3kReads9.1Score1.1kShelves
42. 292 撩 She Seduced and Tricked the Blind, Disgraced Crown Prince! The Villainess Fled After Getting Pregnant 撩骗瞎眼废太子！恶女怀崽后跑了 Freedom Soda自由汽水Ancient Romance349k WordsCompleted [Story complete] Wicked heroine + seduction + heroine pursues hero [Both leads are virgins + Reborn + Blind Crown Prince + Runaway Pregnant Wife + The Long Road to Winning Back a Wife + Flirting and Spoiling] A gloomy, lovesick, deposed Crown Prince in the beginning, turning into a clingy puppy later, opposite a clever, flirtatious merchant’s daughter In her previous life, on the day Song Wanyin was supposed to marry her childhood sweetheart and fiancé, he joined the army, and she ended up going 5.7kReads8.9Score392Shelves

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    ① The female lead is reborn. In her previous life, she married her childhood sweetheart and joined the army. Ten years later, she brought back a mistress, which angered her so much that she tripped and fell, resulting in her rebirth. After her rebirth, she decided to leave her father behind and seduce the male lead, who is a yandere type. ② The female lead disguised herself as a man for sixteen years. After the fall of her kingdom, she married the male lead by chance. Afterward, they worked together to build their careers. ③ A transmigration novel. The female lead transmigrated into a novel as a cannon fodder female supporting character. On her wedding day, she discovered that the male lead (the male lead in the novel) was having an affair with the female lead (the female lead in the novel). In a fit of anger, she chose to marry the male lead. The male lead is also pitiful; he starts out as a vegetable and has adopted three children. ④ After falling into a pond and being rescued, the female lead unlocked the special ability to foresee other people's futures. The male lead, on the other hand, can read minds (only the female lead's mind). The male lead heard everything about the female lead. [Facepalm]

43. 293 女 The Tyrant of an Enemy Kingdom Fell for Me After I Went to War Disguised as a Man 女扮男装出征后被敌国暴君看上了 Boisterous Beauty嚣嚣美人Ancient Romance617k WordsCompleted Completed [Transmigration + woman disguising herself as a man + doting romance + lighthearted, imaginative comedy + one-on-one romance] Chu Xiaoqi was born into a wealthy family in the 21st century. Her parents were both leading astronomers. Though they spent all day engrossed in their work, they doted on their precious daughter. Curious about her parents' research project, Chu Xiaoqi sneaked into their laboratory one day... There she discovered a huge, bizarre object. Unable to resist touching 1.1kReads9.1Score133Shelves
44. 294 让 They Wanted Me to Be a Sacrificial Stepmother, but I Chose to Make My Own Way 让我当炮灰主母，我偏另谋高枝 Ji Yun霁妘Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Historical Romance / Household Intrigue / Sweet Romance / The Male Lead Is Head Over Heels] In Ruyi's Beloved Concubine, the heir apparent Xie Yunzhix is a brave and formidable warrior, always dashing across the battlefield in fine clothes, with no one able to stand against him. Sadly, he is only a supporting character. The story opens with him in a vegetative state, leaving behind three adopted sons. Xu Qingyi discovers that she has become the foil to the beloved heroine of a sweet romance. On 136.5kReads9.4Score20.4kShelves
45. 295 手 She Just Wants to Pick a Fight, So She Becomes the Prince's Bodyguard 手痒的她，只想做王爷的护卫 Chi Qiufeng迟秋风Ancient Romance265k WordsCompleted I have an itch to kill someone. As luck would have it, the prince was attacked. I could kill a few people and save his life while I was at it. The prince gets attacked all the time? Perfect! If I become his guard, I'll have a legitimate excuse to kill people. Su Liu had originally become Xiao Yunze's guard just to satisfy her bloodlust. Who knew she'd satisfy that craving and develop a new one as well? Sigh, if only I hadn't started. 353Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    This is a purely classical Chinese story. The male protagonist is a widower; his ex-wife passed away, leaving behind a son, and he is currently single. He is a good father and a good husband. The female protagonist is the best martial artist in the world (having endured much hardship), decisive and powerful in battle!

46. 296 太 The Crown Prince Reads Her Mind and Blushes at Her Flirting 太子读她心后，被撩得俊脸通红 Mao Fugui毛富贵儿Ancient Romance312k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + sweet and devoted, both pure + mind-reading and foresight + goofy, proactive flirt of a prime minister's legitimate daughter × gentle, patient, secretly ruthless Crown Prince] The day Xue Zhichun was pulled from the Spring Pool, she gained the ability to foresee other people's futures. She also fell in love at first sight with the young man who had risked his life to save her. When her fiancé broke off their engagement, the Crown Prince personally brought her a betr 828Reads8.4Score104Shelves
47. 297 女 Disguised as a Man, the Split-Personality Prince Climbs Over My Wall Every Day 女扮男装，精分王爷每天翻我家墙 Su Qing素青Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Strong heroine + doted on by everyone] Struck by lightning one day, Nan Feiyin becomes the only son of the Dingguo General, who disguises herself as a man. By day, dressed as a man, she pits her wits against the feared Ninth Prince next door. By night, dressed as a woman, she plays and frolics with an adorable, sweet, simple-minded young man. Until one day, she discovers that the face beneath the Ninth Prince's mask is exactly the same as that of the sweet young man who gets close to her at nig 495Reads9.2Score103Shelves
48. 298 蛊 Gu Capital 蛊都 Learning Through Practice行而上学Ancient Romance263k WordsCompleted [Strong Female Lead + Pure Romance + Yandere] Yang Shiqing is the Holy Maiden of Gu City, with unfathomable power, exceptional medical skills, and a particular talent for making Gu. She spends her whole life searching for the green bamboo viper so she can create a love Gu. On a chance journey beyond Gu City, she unexpectedly gets caught up in Prince Jing Xue Jingming’s schemes. Xue Jingming is desperate for a cure. The Gu poison in his body suppresses his martial strength and poses a serious thr 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese romance, the female protagonist has a cold personality and is highly skilled in martial arts.

49. 299 桂 Wine Beneath the Osmanthus Moon 桂月载酒 Shuang Shi Ye霜拾页Ancient Romance112k WordsOngoing A century ago, the former dynasty fell, and the land split into warring factions. A century later, the realm is divided into three, yet the first signs of unification are emerging. Lu Yiyan is just a young woman wandering the martial world. What do the great affairs of the age have to do with her? The Great Zhao, the Great Liang, Nan Shao, and even Nan Ling, a kingdom long since fallen, are all connected to her in countless ways. [A wandering tale of a mischievous young woman with formidable ma —Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 300 我 My Husband Is Too Frail to Take Care of Himself 我那夫君柔弱不能自理 Qieqie Rong'an惬惬容安Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted A Yan died. She had just turned fourteen that year. But five years after her death, she came back to life. Picking at her toes, she thought for a moment and remembered there was one thing she still hadn’t done. So she hurried through the night to Tianyuan, the foremost of the four great sects in the cultivation world, to find a sickly young man named Wen Qingci. Wen Qingci looked at A Yan, who had broken into Tianyuan Sect in the dead of night, beaten a whole group of disciples, and was now spr 11.9kReads9.3Score1.3kShelves

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