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1. 51 惹 Offending the Imperial Daughter 惹金枝 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted (Film and television rights have been sold. The physical book will be available for preorder on July 10 at 19:00.) Shi Buyu was born smiling. At that moment, lightning flashed and thunder roared, collapsing a row of outbuildings in the Shi family compound. Days of torrential rain brought devastating floods and countless victims. Rumors soon spread through the capital that she was a disaster star sent into the world. But she was as precocious as a demon, with a photographic memory, and learned bo 257.8kReads9.7Score30.2kShelves

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   Shi Buyu was born smiling. At that moment, lightning flashed and thunder roared, collapsing a row of outbuildings belonging to the Shi family. Several days of torrential rain brought devastating floods, affecting many. Rumors began to circulate in the capital that she was a harbinger of misfortune. However, she was precociously intelligent, possessing a photographic memory and learning both good and bad quickly. The rumors grew increasingly bizarre, even attracting inquiries from the palace. As everyone wished, Shi Buyu was exceptionally precocious by the age of three. Fifteen years later, the Marquis of Zhongyong, who guarded the border, betrayed his country and lost the city. His entire family was implicated, and everyone condemned the Shi family for their disloyalty and injustice. Even the precocious harbinger of misfortune was mentioned again. Sitting by the window, Shi Buyu listened and laughed. A harbinger of misfortune? Then she would have to live up to that reputation. (Provoking the Golden Branch)

2. 52 大 On Our Wedding Night, My Substitute Bride Wants a Divorce 大婚夜，替嫁医妃要和离 This Stubborn Night Sky这倔强的夜空Ancient Romance470k WordsCompleted [Twin sisters + medical skills + harem + power struggles + doted on exclusively] Complete! She could have been a carefree, chivalrous wanderer, but instead she marries into the palace and forces Prince An to divorce her on their wedding night! She nearly leaves Prince An unable to have children. She seeks justice, treats the sick, takes on disciples, gets into trouble and saves people along the way! She even forces the sickly, obsessive prince to fight for the crown prince's position! She was a 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Purely ancient Chinese romance! No reincarnation! No time travel! A story of twin sisters' substitution marriage! One is playful and witty, the other graceful and elegant! After the younger sister marries in place of her older sister, she changes the fate of four people!

3. 53 倚 Leaning on the Perilous Pavilion 倚危庭 Smiling Eyes Amid Peach Blossoms桃花深处眉眼弯弯Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Just how hard is it to raise an outstanding young woman? That depends on who’s raising her. If an entire clan, or even a whole country, throws its support behind her, that’s another matter entirely. Ye Qingjiu is a woman with all sorts of jumbled memories and a knack for baffling people with her behavior. She thinks she’s clever, until she somehow gets married and finally realizes Li Tingye has been playing her all along... 6kReads9.4Score597Shelves

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   Super good-looking pure romance with palace intrigue and domestic power struggles

4. 54 绝 The Peerless Little Princess Consort 绝世小俏妃 Dog Thirteen狗十三Ancient Romance575k WordsCompleted [A funny, charming princess consort + a scheming prince who fiercely protects his own + a manipulative woman + a wickedly seductive and mysterious Holy Lord, and more...] [Sweet romance + comedy + from scum to love + perfect ending] What does it feel like to fall in love with your enemy? The day he led his troops to invade her country, the sun shone brightly. The seventh prince of Beijiang, Mu Beiming, cut an imposing figure in his black armor. Even with a fearsome mask hiding his face, his shar 5.6kReads9.5Score668Shelves

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   The author takes me on a journey through ancient life.

5. 55 伴 The Bride’s Personal Maid 伴嫁丫鬟 Yan Su You Ni眼粟有妮Ancient Romance160k WordsCompleted In the silent depths of a grand household, fate drifts like a wisp of silk. From a maid who came with the bride to a maidservant in the study, she treads carefully at every turn, caught between schemes and growing affection. Beneath his cold exterior lies tenderness; beneath her caution, a heart beginning to stir. In the deep halls of a marquis’s household, an unspoken love quietly takes root. Love runs deep in the marquis’s manor, where schemes stretch as far as the sea. Where will she ultimate 2.5kReads7.3Score172Shelves

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   Very good, these two books are worth reading.

6. 56 漫 The Moon Over the Spring Courtyard 漫漫春庭月 Huang Huang遑遑Ancient Romance500k WordsCompleted (After their engagement, her fiancé's entire family was exiled) When Lord Yan, who oversaw the Three Departments, sought a bride for his second son, families across the capital with marriageable daughters were all eager to put themselves forward. The eldest daughter of the Marquis of Xuanping, Jiang Shu, was renowned for her virtues. The Yan family had personally asked for her hand, but she accidentally learned that her uncle planned to pull a switch and marry her cousin into the Yan family inst 120Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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   This is a purely historical romance novel. The male lead falls in love first, but their feelings remain within the bounds of propriety. The female lead enters into a marriage of convenience and then falls in love. There is no time travel or reincarnation involved, and the female lead is intelligent and not naive.

7. 57 檐 Flowers Beneath the Eaves 檐下花 Yan Su You Ni眼粟有妮Ancient Romance170k WordsCompleted This is a story of a woman’s journey toward self-growth beneath the eaves of a village home. She relies on no one and waits for no one. She will make her own spring bloom: she moves into a side room at her brother and sister-in-law’s home to live alone. The hushed late-night conversations between her brother and sister-in-law next door unwittingly become her belated introduction to love. 1.5kReads—Score152Shelves
8. 58 朝 A Mistake Made Day After Day 朝朝误 Deep Sea Fish Chaser深海追鱼Ancient Romance324k WordsCompleted [No transmigration, no rebirth, no System. A pure historical romance + love between a man and woman + family and nation] On a stormy Mid-Autumn night, overlapping shadows cast by candles in a private residence shattered the lie of “one heart, one lifetime, one partner.” She ran mad through the rain with a sword in hand, while he cuddled his new lover on the bed. And the cousin who always said she only wanted enough to eat had already set her sights on becoming the Xie family matriarch. But who w 528Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This meets your requirements: it's an ancient romance novel, purely romantic, without rebirth, a system, a cheat system, or time travel.

9. 59 土 The Native Matriarch Makes a Bold Entrance and Takes on Everyone 土著主母霸气侧漏，单挑全场 First-Rate Red Chamber一品红楼Ancient Romance640k WordsCompleted [A strong heroine at heart + mature adults building their careers] He Fangting was the quintessential noblewoman, with no flaw beyond being despised by her imperial uncle, the emperor. After marrying, she became a capable lady of the house, using her generous dowry to support her husband's family and finally give them a solid foundation. One day, her husband returned from disaster relief with a female physician who had received the emperor's commendation. He Fangting admired the woman and prepar 19.9kReads9.2Score2.5kShelves

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   It's a historical romance, but the female lead is a bit older. It's a story about a strong female lead and mature men and women building careers. There are no cheat codes, it's not a time-travel story, and it features a native matriarch. It's a satisfying read, but the satisfaction isn't immediate (the first 86 chapters are a bit frustrating). The female lead thought she could live a peaceful and uneventful life in the Jiang family, but her husband, Jiang Zhixiu, went insane in middle age, forcing her to leave the inner quarters. She then divorced him, was promoted to princess, remarried, and then plotted a rebellion with her new husband… The unpredictability of life's twists and turns is truly remarkable.

10. 60 弃 Reborn to Win Back My Wife: Dump the Deadbeat, Climb to the Top 弃妻重生攻略：弃渣夫扶高枝 The Jianghu Is Like a Dream江湖似梦Ancient Romance887k WordsOngoing A discarded wife is reborn and plots her revenge + the aloof beauty descends from her pedestal for love + a newly appointed prefect from a noble family + a hidden benefactor's ruthless enforcer + a love-triangle showdown In her previous life, Mu Yanshu cooked for Shen Mobai, cared for his mother-in-law, raised his stepson and stepdaughter, and managed the Marquis of Anning's household. She spent her whole life serving Shen Mobai. Only as she lay dying did she discover that her children were the 2.6kReads9.5Score344Shelves
11. 61 夫 My Wife Is a Fairy, and Everything She Says Is Right 夫人是仙女她说的都对 Sweet Potato's薯地瓜的Ancient Romance486k WordsOngoing (The dazzling, carefree, flirtatious eldest daughter of a Duke's household ✖️ a humble, restrained, handsome young man who refuses to take the bait and has a remarkable background) He had been surrounded by bloodshed since childhood, a man who had clawed his way out of the mud. Covered in filth, how could he ever presume to dream of the bright moon hanging high in the sky? Even reaching out to touch its reflection in the water felt like sacrilege. She had always been a free-spirited breeze, soar 12Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    This is a newly released ancient Chinese romance novel. It features no rebirth, no transmigration, and no cheat system. It's a story of subtle political intrigue and a slow-burning romance. They are a match made in heaven—no matter the circumstances, they will fall in love with each other! Here's the synopsis: (A bright and dashing young lady from a noble family, a charming and manipulative woman, x a humble, restrained, and handsome young man with a powerful background) Why is he always so clueless? She confesses, he runs away! She gets close, he avoids her! Could it be as her friend says, that he has cultivated the body of a Vajra Arhat in Zen Buddhism? This young lady is always willful and capricious, getting what she wants without regret. Even a blockhead can bloom in spring!

12. 62 深 Palace Intrigue: The Story of Qing Zhi 深宫策·青栀传 Qing Zhi Wei Bai青栀未白Ancient Romance882k WordsCompleted Her eyes can see through sinister tricks and schemes, but she cannot fully see the changes in people's hearts. His hands hold the fate of all under heaven, yet all he wants is to hold on to the few who truly care for him. How far is it from being the daughter of a powerful official distrusted by the emperor to becoming a virtuous empress remembered throughout history? Once she enters the imperial palace, her past ties are severed. Half a lifetime of ups and downs conceals the green of the garden 1.9kReads9.2Score298Shelves

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    ① *The Golden Branch* is another masterpiece by author Kong Liu. The female lead, Shi Buyu, is neither a time traveler nor a reincarnated person; she is simply a traditional noblewoman with exceptional intelligence. She unites a group of like-minded individuals to stir up trouble and overthrow tyranny. It's truly amazing! A must-read for fans of classical Chinese literature! ② *Bound Spring* is also a great read. It's one of the few classical Chinese novels I've read since *Xi Hua Zhi* that I found so delicately written and plot-driven. Highly recommended! ③ *Deep Palace Strategy* is a microcosm of the lives of some noblewomen in ancient times. Under the emperor's powerful influence, their daughters, whom they had carefully nurtured, were sent to the deep palace. Come and see how Fu Qingzhi, the daughter of a powerful minister feared by the emperor, gradually becomes a wise empress! ④ *Xi Hua Zhi*, another time-travel novel by author Kong Liu, is also worth reading. Come and dive into the world of classical Chinese literature! ⑤ *Why Not Cross the River Together*: Pure classical Chinese romance. The journey there is long, the return journey is far. We are all lost souls; why not cross the river together? There are no truly evil characters in the book. In this chaotic world, from kings and nobles to humble women, no one can escape their fate; everyone must make choices and pay the price. ⑥ *The Immortal's Law*: A captivating read. *The Immortal's Law* in *The Azure Sky Tower of Youcheng* features brilliant case-solving skills, including the scholar's case, the dry well case, and the kidnapping case. The events are intricately linked, meticulously unraveling the mystery to uncover the money-related case. The author painstakingly builds momentum and uses supernatural means to avenge a deep-seated blood feud. The female lead is intelligent, fleshed out, and not a saint. The book is emotionally rich, with vividly portrayed characters, each possessing their own shining qualities. It explores both national righteousness and personal love, making it highly recommended.

13. 63 惜 Cherishing Flowers 惜花芷 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [The original novel behind the TV adaptation starring Hu Yitian and Zhang Jingyi] After keeping her talents hidden for fifteen years, Hua Zhi thought she could spend her life as a proper aristocratic young lady, living in peace. But when the Hua family’s fortunes collapse, she has no choice but to reveal her sharp edge and hold the storm-tossed household together. Being out in public becomes the norm, and so does galloping through the streets. When all else fails, she even carries a coffin on he 18.6kReads9.6Score4.2kShelves
14. 64 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 142kReads9.7Score108kShelves
15. 65 仙 The Immortal's Appearance 仙人状 Shi Jin是今Martial Arts313k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + mystery solving + male lead with a secret identity + lovers who fight as fiercely as they love] A dazzling, outspoken heroine and a seemingly gentle but secretly ruthless physician, locked in a battle of equals as they fall in love! A celebrated romance author's popular historical mystery! A relationship between equals, full of tension; heart-stopping court intrigue; and the shocking truth behind bizarre murders! A celestial being appears in a dream to help solve a case and 16.2kReads9.6Score2.7kShelves
16. 66 砚 The Princess’s Beloved Consort, Steadfast as an Inkstone 砚定安宁驸马的掌心宠 My Heart Soars On and On悠悠我心飞扬Ancient Romance274k WordsCompleted Ancient historical romance + bickering couple + sweet romance + clever leads + mutual devotion The heroine, Princess Anle Yang Ninger, is arrogant and domineering. She prefers a whip to makeup and is bold, spirited, and unafraid to love or hate. She's dumped from the start, only to become the most sought-after woman in the blink of an eye. The top scholar treats her like the apple of his eye... The two go from bickering rivals to protecting each other through danger, and gradually fall in lov 892Reads8.6Score105Shelves

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    Completed novel. The male protagonist secretly loves the female protagonist and flirts with her. It's a mutually satisfying story!

17. 67 挽 Reclaiming the Splendor of Youth 挽韶华 Tide Over the Ocean汐洋汐上Ancient Romance459k WordsCompleted Gongsun Haoyue, the young lady of a marquis’s household, dreamed from childhood of riding into battle. She longed for her father to teach her martial arts when he returned victorious, but who could have guessed… After suffering the unbearable loss of her father and brother, Gongsun Haoyue developed a heart condition, yet her desire to avenge them only grew stronger. Six years later, Gongsun Haoyue returned from her training just as war flared up again in the north. Disguised as a man, she went t 17Reads—Score—Shelves

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    There's no rebirth or time travel involved; it's about a duke's legitimate daughter and a prince, who fall in love and support each other...

18. 68 授 Hand Him the Reins 授他以柄 Zhou Fuyao周扶妖Ancient Romance96k WordsCompleted With the city about to fall and the kingdom on the brink of ruin, Pei Qing wrote a letter asking that man for help. For seven whole days, there was no reply. But just when all hope seemed lost, he arrived. His peerlessly handsome face was full of disdain and contempt. Xiao Yuan walked into the imperial bedchamber with blood dripping from his blade and lazily called out, “Elder Brother.” Having earned merit by rushing to the emperor’s defense, he naturally expected a reward. “I have plenty of gol 24.9kReads9.5Score2.8kShelves

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    "Giving Him a Handle" | Rating 9.7 | A captivating ancient romance novel with 4.21 Million readers 💥 As the city fell, she swallowed her pride and sent a plea for help, but for seven whole days, it went unanswered. 💥 In her desperate moment, he arrived, his achievements surpassing even the emperor's, yet he only asked for a reward—"How about giving me your woman?" ⚡️Forced acquisition × Extreme tug-of-war × Imperial intrigue⚡️ Completed, 97,000 words in one go! Click [Read for Free] to see how this deadly game, where the fate of the nation is staked and love and hate are used as weapons, will end.

19. 69 细EN A Slender Waist, a Hidden Beauty 细腰藏娇 Pikachu Out of Power没电皮卡丘Ancient Romance472k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + marriage before love + devoted couple HE + sweet romance + children later on + both leads speak their minds] Su Luoqian was the daughter of the richest family in the Great Jin Dynasty, cherished by her parents from the day she was born. She was lively and clever, bright and openhearted. But after a natural disaster exposed the Su family’s wealth, their prominence attracted envy and greed. Surrounded by wolves, Su Luoqian gritted her teeth and accepted the emperor’s arranged 26.9kReads9.3Score3.1kShelves

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    The male and female protagonists are both from ancient times; there is no time travel or rebirth.

20. 70 诱 Seduce the Eastern Palace: Make Him Kneel Beneath My Skirt 诱东宫：凌他裙下 Wenxin Ruoshui文心若水Ancient Romance735k WordsCompleted [Both leads are devoted only to each other] [Political intrigue] [Love and hate] [Rivals fighting for her] [Black-lotus heroine, unhinged hero with a sweet facade and a dark heart] On the eve of her wedding, Mu Qingruo, daughter of the prime minister, is falsely accused of losing her virginity and cruelly jilted. Overnight, she goes from being the most beautiful woman in Tianchu to its biggest laughingstock. Who would have thought that the Third Prince, Chu Yunheng, rumored to prefer men, would 1.5kReads8.3Score146Shelves

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    On the eve of her wedding, Mu Qingruo, the Prime Minister's daughter, was rumored to have lost her virginity and was cruelly jilted. Overnight, the most beautiful woman in Tian Chu became the biggest laughingstock. Unexpectedly, the Third Prince, Chu Yunheng, who had a penchant for homosexuality, openly petitioned the court for a royal decree to grant them marriage. On their wedding night, she stole glances at her husband. He was naturally handsome and charming, with a refined and serene demeanor. But who was it that said he was only interested in men? He was clearly a lustful, cunning, and ruthless fox! It was he who had humiliated her, schemed and plotted to win her over and then ravage her. He claimed he was attracted to her beauty and her large breasts; his body only belonged to her! "Chu Yunheng, I, Mu Qingruo, am not a lamb to be bullied!" "What? You've taken advantage of me and now you're denying it?" She was the fearsome Mistress of the Enchanting Palace, known for her vengeful nature: "Chu Yunheng, I will tear off your disguise and place the true royal bloodline on the throne of Crown Prince!" However, after several battles, she was defeated. She watched him murder his brothers, seize power in the Eastern Palace, and raise his sword against the world. Until he chased her and her childhood sweetheart to the edge of a cliff, his gaze sweeping indifferently over her protruding belly: "Carrying my child, following this wild man, where do you think you're going?"

21. 71 金 A Noble Daughter? She'd Rather Seize the Desert with Her Blade 金枝玉叶？她偏要刀定龙沙 Chi Wu持吾Ancient Romance243k WordsCompleted Slow-burn, old-school romance · The imperial princess Shen Mianmian She was the most honored princess of the Great Sheng and the fiercest blade on the western frontier. Her father said she belonged among silks and brocades, counting stars, but she insisted on riding out with a blade in hand, scattering blossoms into the yellow sands. He was gentle as a teacher! A secret romance that grew into love? He was a scheming fox of a man! A love he would seize by force? He was determined to marry a princ 86Reads7.3Score—Shelves

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    Love arises without warning, and deepens with each passing moment...

22. 72 梅 Plum Blossoms Fade, Yet Their Secret Fragrance Returns 梅烬又有暗香来 Chi Wu持吾Ancient Romance312k WordsCompleted [Old-school flavor + slow-burn, richly layered romance] I said, “This is for the best. This way, you’ll remember how good I was to you forever...” He said, “This is not for the best. Just when you loved me most, I chose to let you go...” The bright moon over Shengjing shines upon my borderland armor... In the storybooks, she is the woman general who has renounced love and shed blood on the frontier; In the powerful chancellor’s eyes, she is a red plum that does not vie with peach or plum blossom 165Reads8.8Score—Shelves
23. 73 娘 My Lady, Your Secret Identity Is Showing, and Your Husband Is Your Secret Identity 娘子你马甲掉了，夫君是你的马甲 Weiwei Zi Weiwei薇薇子薇薇Ancient Romance607k WordsCompleted The rating has just been posted and is bound to rise [A luckless princess of the prince's household hiding beneath the guise of a village girl VS the richest man's son, a prince living among the people, hiding beneath the guise of a penniless scholar] [Secret identities + male lead falling for her on his own + female lead plagued by misfortune + mutual salvation + traditional historical romance + happy ending + both leads' first love] When they first met, Jiang Jinjin was a country girl, and Wen 774Reads6.4Score107Shelves
24. 74 凤 The Phoenix Man Breaks Down, While the Prince Fights to Claim Me 凤凰男破防，王爷他又争又抢 Huang Huang遑遑Ancient Romance248k WordsCompleted (Clearheaded noblewoman × possessive prince who fights to claim her × humiliated common-born top scholar) Jiang Chan is the only daughter of the Chancellor. From the day she was born, her parents never intended to marry her off. They only wanted to find a live-in son-in-law. Shi Yulou was born into a poor family and had received the Chancellor's support for years. He volunteered to marry into the family. As the wedding approached, he placed first in the palace examination and became the newly ap 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A pure ancient romance novel, without time travel or reincarnation. The female lead is clear-headed and decisive, while the male lead is both competitive and eager to win her over.

25. 75 旺 Bringing Fortune to Her Husband and Glory to His Clan! The General's Wife Is a True Lucky Star! 旺夫！兴族！将军夫人真锦鲤！ March Sluggishness三月意懒Ancient Romance424k WordsCompleted [A dangerously unhinged, handsome and tragic general × a delicate beauty who cries at the drop of a hat; marriage first, love later + sweet romance + age gap] Cheng Yang is the Liang dynasty’s greatest general: stern, ruthless, and utterly brutal in his methods. People in court call him the “Fourth Chancellor.” Despite his outstanding military service, he is cursed with the fate of a lone star. His father and brothers are all dead, his birth mother is gravely ill, and his sister-in-law has gone 12.4kReads9.2Score1.4kShelves

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    Book 1: A 15-year-old young lady from a prominent family suffers misfortune. Without a man's support, she resolutely steps forward, using her extensive knowledge and extraordinary abilities to shoulder the responsibility of rebuilding her family. Thumbs up! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up] Book 2: A general is seriously injured and falls into a coma. The emperor arranges a marriage for him, to the very "crybaby" he saved as a child. [Laughing][Laughing] He wakes up on the wedding night but pretends to be asleep to find the mastermind, ultimately causing himself trouble. [Smirking][Smirking]

26. 76 前 The Former Dynasty's Maidservant 前朝女婢 Hou Mochen Yan侯莫陈炎Ancient Romance254k WordsCompleted No saintly heroine, no pointless chatter, no dragging things out. Come feast on the good stuff!!! The cover is based on the heroine's original character design, so feel free to imagine yourself in her role. “As long as we don't have children, there won't be any problems. You needn't worry, Big Sister. I won't marry someone else for the sake of an heir. In this life, I need only you...” 1.4kReads8.4Score102Shelves

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    It's both sickeningly sweet and heart-wrenchingly angsty, a plot that delivers both pain and sweetness, making it utterly addictive. No saintly sentimentality, no unnecessary chatter. A younger, manipulative, and seemingly innocent character meets a younger, more ruthless man. I survive by killing, he covets my elder sister. Me: "There's no such thing as a perfect person. You say I'm causing chaos in the court? Before you label me a villain, you'd better pay for my blood debts!" ​​Him: "I've already fallen in love with you, how can I change that? What's done is done, I accept it. Even if she's my elder sister, so what? Whether it's rebelling against the Heavenly Gang or forcibly taking her, I'll bear the world's infamy. Even mountains and seas, I'll flatten them. My elder sister can only be mine…!" No time travel, no reincarnation, pure ancient setting. A tight, fast-paced plot. Strong logic, meticulous thinking. A story of intrigue, palace intrigue, and romance.

27. 77 夺 Seizing the Jade, the Iron-Fisted Lone Minister Falls for a Beloved Maid of a Noble House 夺玉，铁腕孤臣爱上侯门宠婢 A Broad Mind Adds Years to Life心宽可增寿Ancient Romance54k WordsOngoing He had cherished that jade for over a decade, only to have it taken from him. He watered the flower, and he had lovingly handled the jade. After raising it until it was so lush and radiant, it rightfully belonged to him. But he wasn't allowed to touch it... So he couldn't stand seeing anyone else touch it, either. Whenever someone did, he felt as though they were stealing from him. She was called a maid, yet she was closer to him than any maid... She was called his bedchamber attendant, yet —Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 78 绝 Peerless Physician Consort: The Scheming Prince Falls for Me 绝世医妃：腹黑王爷爱上我 Wuxiang Beiji无相北极Ancient Romance854k WordsCompleted The Empress has sent a female physician? Our prince has never been interested in women. Send her away at once! With the love potion coursing through his veins, the man held his little physician in his arms. “Don’t cure me, all right? You’re the only antidote I need.” Yue’er, Prince Jing and I look exactly alike. Whatever he can give you, I can give you too! I want to know: is the one by my side Prince Jing or Prince Heng? 99Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Purely historical romance, with intelligent and morally upright male and female leads, featuring subtle political intrigue, a plot that avoids clichés and melodrama, and a domineering CEO-style romance.

29. 79 阿 Ah Li 阿漓 The Sensitive-Skin Toast Lover爱吃吐司的敏感肌Ancient Romance696k WordsCompleted She was the eldest daughter of the Protector General’s household in Great Liang, yet she was born with the ability to understand the language of beasts… She should have enjoyed a life of luxury, but at the age of five she was sent away to face the world alone… She longed for the love of family, only to be abandoned by her relatives again and again… Time after time, hope was within reach, only for disappointment to follow! It turned out she had come into this world alone, and was destined to leav 16.2kReads9.1Score1.5kShelves

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    Highly recommend this book! You definitely won't regret buying it! The story is original and worth reading!

30. 80 王 The Princess Consort's Married Life 王妃的婚后日常 Cloud Mud云泥巴Ancient Romance314k WordsCompleted Neither the heroine nor the hero is reborn or transmigrates, and neither has a golden finger. A quiet, everyday story of love after marriage, set in a purely ancient setting. The heroine’s beauty is an asset. Her upbringing has made her cold and aloof, slow to warm up, and self-centered. The hero is taciturn and sharp-tongued, and his temperament becomes even harder to read after his leg is injured. Wei Zi is naturally beautiful and wants to marry into a powerful family so she can live a carefre 168Reads5.8Score—Shelves

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    This is a heartwarming slice-of-life ancient romance novel without any special abilities or cheat codes.

31. 81 闺 A Young Lady's Secret Longing 闺秀情丝 Mo Qinghan墨清菡Ancient Romance301k WordsCompleted [Romance + Secret Crush + Everyone’s Favorite + Political Scheming + Palace Intrigue] Zhou Jingxi was the beloved jewel of the Marquis of Beiwou. She was breathtakingly beautiful, brilliant, and gifted in both letters and martial arts. She excelled at music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, and was a renowned talent. Countless noble young men had sent matchmakers to her, only to be turned away. In the eyes of the world, she was haughty and arrogant, and not a single young nobleman in the capita 30Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ancient romance, traditional romance, no reincarnation or systematic plot.

32. 82 雪 Spring Burns Through the Ashes of Snow 雪烬春灼 The Remarkable Wang Shiyi了不起的王十一Ancient Romance189k WordsOngoing A historical tale of destruction and renewal, hatred and redemption, political intrigue and true devotion. Watch as yesterday's blazing sun is tempered in the deepest darkness, and at last becomes a bright moon shining over the land. Wang Chunxue went from being the prized jewel of the Langya Wang clan to the daughter of a condemned traitor. The imperial decree accusing her family of treason crushed everything she had: her father and brothers, her glory, and her betrothal to the Crown Prince. Af 70Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese stories, political intrigue, and inspirational literature

33. 83 心 The Cunning Female Doctor Wants to Rise to the Top 心机医女想上位 Shi Yunzhi时蕴之Ancient Romance131k WordsCompleted [A shrewd, resilient physician vs. an aloof young lord, two strong leads, a pure historical romance] So what if she was born to a lowly family? If fate was unfair, why shouldn't she fight back? She was determined to carve out a path for herself through the mud. Jiang He came from humble origins. When she was very young, her parents sold her to another family. Her adoptive parents never showed her the slightest kindness, subjecting her instead to endless servitude and beatings at the drop of a ha 44Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Purely ancient Chinese romance, with emotions expressed but restrained by propriety, a touch of angst, and an overall sweet romance. One story features a scheming female lead, the other a cold and aloof one.

34. 84 姑 The Young Lady Never Meant to Be Your Princess Consort 姑娘她没想当您的王妃 Shi Yunzhi时蕴之Ancient Romance165k WordsCompleted Cool-headed legitimate daughter Zhao Luoci VS cold-blooded Prince Lin Xichen: mutual salvation No love at first sight, no falling in love after marriage, no rebirth, and all characters are from the ancient world. (Enter with caution if this isn’t your thing.) After breaking off her engagement, Zhao Luoci only wants to take revenge and then leave the capital far behind. She wants no part of any more messy troubles. She could return to Gusu or settle somewhere else. Whether she gets married or not 112Reads6.2Score—Shelves
35. 85 偏 The Cold Palace's Abandoned Empress and Her Obsessive Tyrant 偏执暴君的冷宫弃后 Cocoluo Eighteen可可罗十八Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The main story is complete. [Classic historical setting + political intrigue and romance + no palace infighting + the second male lead wins] [The heroine is slow to recognize romantic feelings. Only three male leads are lovesick over her] Xie Tiange, a Cold Palace prisoner released in a general amnesty, seems insignificant, yet her origins are a mystery. No one knows she is the beloved of the ruthless emperor who imprisoned her for three years, not even Xie Tiange herself. She has no idea she is 86Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    This is a niche novel with delicate emotions, well-defined characters, and a likable female lead. It's a pure historical romance, not a palace intrigue story.

36. 86 和 Sharing Dreams with the Cold and Aloof Heir, the Adorable Cousin Gets Kissed to Tears Night After Night 和清冷世子共梦，娇娇表妹夜夜被亲哭 Xi Moxi喜沫兮Ancient Romance681k WordsCompleted [Both Untouched + Only One He Loves + Mild Household Rivalry + Traditional Historical Romance] Shen Qingluo has an unspeakable dream every night, and she plans to keep it a secret for the rest of her life... After her family falls on hard times, she has no choice but to seek refuge at the Jing'an Marquis's residence in the capital. When she first arrives, she behaves modestly and follows the rules, focused on marrying her second cousin, to whom she was promised as a child, once her period of mou 784Reads7.0Score104Shelves

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    This is a pure ancient romance novel, with no reincarnation or time travel elements, and the male and female leads have an incredibly sweet relationship.

37. 87 小 The Comeback of a Minor Official’s Daughter 小官之女的逆袭之路 Qiu Ming of Nanyang Ancient City南阳古城的仇明Ancient Romance467k WordsCompleted [Heavily revised!!!] Fictional setting! [Sister story: The Noblewoman Marries Down: The Prosperous Female Merchant Queen Has Begun] “Ah Yao, go back to Letian. Father will come get you in a year.” But one year passed, then another, and Father never sent anyone to fetch her. Well, they say a new wife means a new father. She can live just fine without them. She can pick up some seafood and earn a little money to support herself, though it seems the sea has more than just seafood. Later, she picks 691Reads8.5Score135Shelves

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    Ancient romance novels

38. 88 逃 Run! Run! Run! The General's Legitimate Daughter Flees Her Wedding 逃！逃！逃！将军府嫡女逃婚了 Qiu Ming of Nanyang Ancient City南阳古城的仇明Ancient Romance397k WordsCompleted (This is a fictional setting!) [Historical romance + love that grows over time + war + devotion to family and country] Their first meeting! “Hey!” Mu Yun Zhao asked tentatively. “Are you breathing, or have you stopped?” Qi Han Yu gave a slight shake of his head! Mu Yun Zhao let out a sigh of relief. “You’re alive!” She saved him, and then latched onto him! The nth time he saved her! A curved saber was about to plunge into Mu Yun Zhao’s body! The chill of death rushed toward her. But the excrucia 132Reads—Score—Shelves
39. 89 买 I Bought a Branch of Spring, Ready to Bloom 买得一枝春欲放 Wan Hansan san丸汉三sanAncient Romance1.2M WordsOngoing (Bunny-sweet heroine x gentle, love-struck hero) (Pure historical romance) (1v1) (Both leads have only ever loved each other) (Ensemble cast, lots of couples) (Heroine's growth story) (Sweet romance) (No angst) To repay a debt of gratitude, Su Fengchun sneaks down the mountain behind her master's back. Before she can find the person she owes, she comes across a badly wounded man. Guided by a doctor's compassion and the principle of helping the world through medicine, Su Fengchun saves him. When 28Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    Yes, it's a pure, clean ancient romance novel where feelings are expressed but restrained by propriety! The male and female leads are mutually devoted to each other, making it a very heartwarming story. There's no angst; it's just a slow-burning, peaceful life together. The male lead is a young master from a prestigious family who constantly protects the female lead, and he's also incredibly romantic.

40. 90 邺 Glory on the Ye River 邺水黎华 Tan Yin Yanyan昙音厌言Fantastical Romance231k WordsCompleted [Cool and Elegant Continent Lord x Stoic Assassin] For a thousand years, she has been tormented day and night by a bone-deep baleful aura, her meridians constantly churning and raging. Only by gathering the four strands of Primordial Essence can she cleanse herself of this murderous energy and preserve her soul. Of the four strands, the Human Vein Essence is the most crucial. It alone can break through the barriers set by the other three. But she has traversed the four continents and searched de 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Pure romance, no angst at all, the assassin falls in love with his target.

41. 91 姝 Her Beauty Is Hard to Resist! The Dali Temple Chief Is as Fierce as a Wolf 姝色难逃！大理寺卿他如狼似虎 Pikachu Out of Power没电皮卡丘Ancient Romance611k WordsCompleted [Beautiful, Resilient Fallen Noblewoman × Stern, Devoted Minister of the Court of Judicial Review] [Historical Romance + Devoted Couple + Sweet Romance + Long-Laid Plans + Mutual Pining] [Male Lead’s Perspective: Long-Laid Plans; Female Lead’s Perspective: Each Gets What They Need] Meng Yunzhi, daughter of the Vice Minister of Rites, was famous in Luojing for her graceful beauty, with glossy dark hair and a slender, delicate figure. She was engaged to a young master of the Qi family. Once he 18.2kReads9.1Score2.3kShelves

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    This is it! It meets your requirements!

42. 92 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 295Reads9.1Score—Shelves

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    [Three Kingdoms Fanfiction, No System, No Transmigration, No Cheat Codes] The female protagonist is purely physically powerful, with no rebirth or transmigration. She is strong both mentally and physically! Ma Yunlu: All crows are black, I won't marry anyone! Zhao Yun: Marriage in chaotic times will only lead to betrayal, I won't marry anyone! [Martial Arts Style, Traditional Ancient Romance, Three Kingdoms Fanfiction: The Love Story of Ma Yunlu and Zhao Yun] [1v1, No Transmigration, No Cheat Codes, No System, A Match Made in Heaven, Beautiful, Strong, and Tragic X Beautiful, Strong, and Tragic Single Female Protagonist, Mutual Redemption] Also known as: *The Legend of Yunlu in the Three Kingdoms*, *The Unofficial Biography of Zhao Yun in the Three Kingdoms*, etc. The lonely moon shines only because I haven't seen it. The dim starry river only because I haven't seen you. This book showcases 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.)

43. 93 我 My Bandit Wife 我的土匪娘子 No Ordinary Fish非池物Ancient Romance246k WordsCompleted [Rough-and-tumble bandit magistrate × shamelessly tenacious, eccentric, crooked lawyer] Hua Xiaodao, the boss of Blackwind Stronghold, is ruthless and never wastes words. Halfway through a robbery, the county magistrate drops dead. To keep her brothers from having to beg for food, she grabs the official seal and stuffs it into her arms. “I’ll take the job!” But the waters of officialdom run deeper than she imagined. The art of governance? What the hell would a female bandit know about that? She 42Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's not a rebirth/transmigration story; the character settings are quite interesting. The female lead is a bandit leader, a rough-around-the-edges type, ruthless and taciturn. The male lead is a heartless lawyer, universally disliked, but despite his scoundrel nature, he's incredibly capable, a bit eccentric, and his character is very entertaining. It's rare to see this kind of "scoundrel-strong" male lead. [Added to bookshelf]

44. 94 愿 I’d Be Content to Serve at Her Feet: I’ll Make My Lord Empress 愿为裙下臣之奉主为帝 I Am No Virtuous Woman妾非良人Ancient Romance367k WordsCompleted Political intrigue + romance (the leads aren’t each other’s first, and there are no obstacles in the way. This is definitely not a road to kindergarten). The sweetest romance ever!!! She teases him, and he tells her she has no manners or shame. Then she stops pursuing him, and he panics. 75Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Purely ancient setting, no time travel, and everyone falls silent upon reading it [eating melon emoji].

45. 95 南 The Tale of Nan Xin 南心记 Little Breeze, Clear Moon小风霁月Ancient Romance176k WordsCompleted He does everything he can to avoid marrying her, while she plots every which way to wed him. He wants her dead, but she fights to survive in the cracks like a resilient blade of grass. He sees through everything, yet still lets her slowly take root in his heart, where she lingers, impossible to forget and impossible to resist… 78Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Arranged marriage that blossoms into love, with both sides scheming against each other.

46. 96 农 A Tough Farm Girl: Find a Husband and Farm Together 农门悍妻：相个夫君来种田 The Moon Hangs Over the West Tower明月挂西楼Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Zhong Jin, the landlord’s younger son, has a miserable life because he can never win an argument with his two older brothers. So he decides to marry a feisty woman. Guan Pan’s betrothed, a recommended scholar, has dumped her, and she’s eager to get married, so she’s casting her net far and wide, meeting one suitor after another. In the sea of people, she comes across a man named Zhong Jin, rolls up her sleeves, and helps him fight his brothers and claim the family fortune. 1.1kReads8.8Score118Shelves

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    1. The male protagonist, having witnessed his gentle mother's submissive behavior too much, wanted to find a strong wife to fight back with. He happened to meet the female protagonist and was very moved after seeing her scolding others.

47. 97 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 501Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    The rating is low because it just came out, but it's incredibly good! A pure historical romance with political intrigue and sweet romance. The female lead is a princess with amnesia, pretending to be married off to a powerful political alliance (her true identity is noble), and is to marry the cold and cunning male lead. Because she resembles the male lead's ideal woman so much, he suspects her appearance is part of a conspiracy… Exclusive love, happy ending, battles of wits, mutual scheming—nothing in the plot is predictable! Super good!

48. 98 摄 The Regent's Secret Wife 摄政王的秘密夫人 Mu Mu Yixin木木一心Ancient Romance262k WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + both leads are virgins + doting romance] A cool and aloof heir to the marquis’s title, whose origins are shrouded in mystery and who is also a regent, + the lovely and charming eldest legitimate daughter of the Vice Minister’s household Both leads grow throughout the story. This is a slow-burn romance. Rumor had it in the capital that the aloof heir to the Marquis of Changning, who kept his distance from women, had been seen kissing a young lady who had not yet 39Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This one's worth checking out. It's pure romance; the female lead is a gentle legitimate daughter, and the male lead is a cunning and mysterious heir of a marquis's family.

49. 99 女 The Female Registrar 女掌簿 Hong Cangjiu虹藏九Ancient Romance344k WordsOngoing Fake death + slow burn + a love that grows over time + sincere romance + happy ending [Old, poor, disabled God of War x Young, beautiful killer | Mutual salvation] This story is a very slow burn. Please don't complain if that's not your thing. Just move on. A bloodthirsty noblewoman who has personally killed dozens, and the General of Zhenshuo, who has been falsely accused and imprisoned, struggling to survive, meet in Yuzhang. This is a story of two people finding their way to each other, and o 141Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recommend two books, without any time-travel or reincarnation elements.

50. 100 女 The Woman in Charge 女掌事 Hong Cangjiu虹藏九Ancient Romance539k WordsCompleted Shen Qingdi, who disguises herself as a man, willingly enters the Ninth Prince’s residence and becomes the sole support of Cui Lanxi, who is paralyzed from the waist down and has a fiery temper. With the household on the verge of running out of food, she takes it upon herself to earn money to support the prince. When he falls ill, she studies medicine on her own to treat him. Since Cui Lanxi is helpless, Shen Qingdi will protect him. There is no wealth or treasure here, and no one understands wh 1.3kReads8.7Score260Shelves

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