Historical Romance Novels Where the Couple Marries at the Start 开始就成亲的小说古言

1. 101 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...” 1.3kReads8.4Score10214d adds

   Reader note

   The opening is fast-paced and concise. No overly sentimental or verbose dialogue. A younger, manipulative, and seemingly ruthless man meets a seemingly cunning but actually ruthless woman. I survive by killing, while he covets my elder sister. Me: "There is no perfect person in this world. You say I'm causing chaos in the court? Before labeling 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 will flatten them. My elder sister can only be mine…!" No time travel, no reincarnation, pure ancient setting. The plot is tight and fast-paced. Strong logic, meticulous thinking. Characters are sharp, articulate, and intelligent. A blend of political intrigue, palace intrigue, and romance. This is not just the world of the male and female protagonists, but also the era of all participants. The aim is to give every minor character a vivid and soulful personality.

2. 102 可 My Adorable Wife Is Too Hard to Spoil 可爱娇妻太难宠 Dimples Are Sweet Too酒窝也很甜Ancient Romance129k WordsCompleted [Mutual first love, happy ending, sweet romance, a scheming prince who has long been plotting against his enemy, a willful and haughty young lady who falls in love after marriage, wild imagination, and surprises later on!] The willful, haughty Fourth Miss Cui, Cui Yan, and Seventh Prince Helian Yu are famous for being sworn enemies. Whenever they meet, they clash: he kicks her into a lake, she mocks him mercilessly, and in private, she even slaps him... Later, the Cui family is implicated in a p 3Reads—Score—14d adds

   Reader note

   They get married right from the start, but the female lead is forced to become her nemesis's concubine. Their marriage is very sweet.

3. 103 赚 Once She’d Made Enough Money, the Prime Minister’s Wife Packed Up and Ran 赚够钱后，相爷夫人卷铺盖跑路了 Chao He Yao朝鹤遥Ancient Romance386k WordsOngoing [Historical Fantasy + Two Powerful Leads + Political Schemes + Making Money + Slow Burn + Marriage First, Love Later + Ensemble Cast + face-slapping and Crushing Scumbags + play the pig to eat the tiger] The foolish legitimate daughter of the Xie family of the Marquis of Zhennan's residence is betrothed by imperial decree to the all-powerful Chancellor of the Great Yan dynasty. One day, a sparrow lands in a phoenix's nest, and her nature changes completely. Not only does she remain foolish, sh 7Reads6.8Score—14d adds

   Reader note

   [Money-making + Slow-burn + Arranged marriage to love + Gaggle-style killing + Face-slapping and scum-abusing + Pretending to be weak to actually harm others] Xie Xihe, feigning naivety, finally gets her wish. As the daughter of the Zhennan Marquis, a 'favored minister of the emperor,' she is betrothed to the powerful Prime Minister, becoming a thorn in the side of noble ladies! The emperor, in his prime, falls seriously ill, and various forces are stirring, a storm brewing. She schemes her way into the Prime Minister's mansion, hoping to gain a powerful backer and use her status to support her clandestine businesses, thus securing a means of self-defense for the Zhennan Marquis's mansion, which holds considerable military power! Her plan is well-thought-out, but unexpected things always happen. Why did her mother-in-law dump the management of the Prime Minister's mansion on her on her second day in the mansion, leaving without even a word? Such a huge mess, she has no choice but to take it on. [Smirking]

4. 104 掌 Paulownia in the Palm 掌中疏桐 Xin Moran心陌然Ancient Romance902k WordsOngoing The main story is complete. Originally titled A Paulownia in the Palm, the first chapters are free, but the price will go up later! [Mutual Devotion] [Fictional Setting] [Forced Possession] [Beautiful Wife] [Powerful Minister] [Adorable Baby] [Pregnant and on the Run] [Ancient-Era Court Intrigue] [Secret Marriage] Luo Shutong, the most proper young noblewoman in the capital, woke one morning to find Ye Chuan, the all-powerful chief minister, lying beside her. Trembling, she pulled out all the mo 10.9kReads8.0Score51014d adds

   Reader note

   In this ancient romance novel, the female lead is initially obedient while the male lead is cold, cunning, and sharp-tongued. The female lead is engaged to the male lead and becomes pregnant with his child.

5. 105 继 The Second Empress 继后 Cai Wangwang菜汪汪Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The Noble Consort was favored, the Worthy Consort bore a son, the Bright Etiquette was the emperor’s white moonlight, and the Beautiful Consort was his cinnabar mole. Every other concubine had her own talents and charms. It was a whole garden in full bloom. So who was our protagonist? The unfavored empress, with no children and no powerful family backing. Great. Why did this plot feel so familiar? Never mind. On the first day Zhao Wumian transmigrated here, she decided to lie flat. Compete for t 79.6kReads9.5Score8.9k14d adds

   Reader note

   They got married at the beginning of both articles.

6. 106 世 The Heir Apparent’s Consort Has the Script of His One True Love 世子妃她手拿白月光剧本 Shattered Starlight夜空碎光Ancient Romance355k WordsCompleted Zhao Rujin was born into an ancient world, so she knew from the start that this cruel dynasty would never tolerate a woman who wasn't virtuous. So she became magnanimous, virtuous, kind, lively, and gentle all at once. She could earn money, keep the household in order, and pretend to love her husband faithfully until death. What she never expected was that her husband would be a hopeless romantic. When they married, she received a gift of special significance from an admirer. Her husband said, “ 5kReads8.9Score44414d adds

   Reader note

   The first sentence reads, "On the eighth day of the tenth month of the twenty-seventh year of Qingde, it is an auspicious day for marriage."

7. 107 与 Sharing a System with Zheng Ge, I Help the Ancestors Cheat Their Way to Power 与政哥共享系统实力带老祖宗开挂 Liuli Qianyi琉璃芊懿Ancient Romance541k WordsCompleted The ratings are in and steadily climbing [Cheerful, Thoughtful Little Phoenix VS Domineering, Gentle Ancestral Dragon]+ [Partially Fictionalized Qin Dynasty]+ [Flawed, Unreliable System]+ [Conquer the World] Liu Li failed her subject exam, stayed up all night studying, and died! When she wakes up, she discovers she's transmigrated to the Qin Dynasty! As Qin Shi Huang's number-one fangirl, she's happy to go if it means meeting her idol in person! But the ancestor she meets looks exactly like Chen 3.5kReads6.9Score38914d adds

   Reader note

   So beautiful!

8. 108 穿 Transmigrating as the Disabled Male Lead’s Maid 穿越成残疾男主的小丫鬟 Mr. Little Warmth小暖先生Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigration, historical romance, System, pocket dimension, 1v1 romance, a sweet and adorable heroine who studied from childhood and grew up in an ivory tower, a story about a brilliant young woman from the interstellar era and a fallen general] She was sent thirty thousand light-years away to the Great Li Dynasty for a trial. What? The general I'm supposed to help has been dismissed from office? He's been exiled? He's been crippled? And he's being hunted? Her: Can I get a different trial ass 1.3kReads9.2Score14614d adds
9. 109 说 We Agreed to Be Couch Potatoes Together, So How Did You Become a Powerful Minister? 说好一起当咸鱼，你却成了权臣？ A Smile Erases Old Grudges 11展颜消宿怨11Historical774k WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Great Wu Dynasty, Chu Xiu has just one dream: find a rich woman and become a happy, carefree live-in son-in-law. He tells his wife that “hard work means getting things for free,” convinces his father-in-law that “lying flat is the righteous way,” and even secretly teaches the emperor how to “slack off responsibly.” He thinks he’ll soon be kicked out and can enjoy life with his severance pay. But somehow, his wife becomes the richest woman in the land, his father-in-la 240Reads—Score—14d adds

   Reader note

   "I taught you how to slack off, and you taught me how to go bankrupt—why don't you follow the script?" Chu Xiu, a transmigrated son-in-law, only wanted to live a life of leisure with a rich woman. But the more his wife listened to his "lying-down-and-lay-down philosophy," the richer she became, and the more his father-in-law slacked off, the more successful he became. When he was hailed by thousands as "Eternal Imperial Tutor," he finally broke down: "I just wanted to be a lazy son-in-law, how did I end up in this marriage of convenience?" A hilarious masterpiece by Tomato Style, see how the king of slacking off achieves unexpected success! [Good Fortune Immediately]

10. 110 娘 The Consort’s Laid-Back Daily Life 娘娘的佛系日常 Springtime Sweet Orange春日甜橙Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [A lazy, carefree little schemer who just wants to lie flat + historical fantasy + palace intrigue + heroine devoted to one man, hero not devoted to one woman] The charming and clever favorite consort Lin Jingran refuses to work herself to the bone. She’s got the Noble Imperial Consort position lined up, and plans to enjoy the drama and lie flat her way to becoming Empress. Family? She’s a treasured darling of her family, too. The emperor? He openly favors her and helps her navigate palace intr 1.6kReads—Score—14d adds

    Reader note

    A historical romance novel featuring a spoiled and quirky female protagonist who is doted on by her husband. It's a lighthearted and humorous story with a sweet and enduring love story.

11. 111 摄 Your Highness the Regent, Is Your Assassin Missing a Few Marbles? 摄政王殿下，你家杀手缺根筋！ Little Iron Leftover小铁剩Ancient Romance559k WordsCompleted After Jiu Yue died, the System told her that once she completed her mission, she could return to the real world with a reward of ten billion. Jiu Yue, who had been grumbling about her identity as an assassin, smiled sweetly. “Who says transmigrating is a bad thing? This is amazing!” However, a time-space delay kept the System from transmigrating with her, and it hadn't had time to explain the mission in full. But Jiu Yue didn't think that mattered. She was an assassin, after all. How hard could 38.6kReads9.4Score4.9k14d adds

    Reader note

    The story begins with a marriage of convenience, love blossoms after marriage, and mutual redemption—it's so good! A sweet and innocent little rabbit versus a possessive and obsessive prince! The female lead is so gentle and obedient! She's a bit of a spoiled brat, constantly being hugged and kissed by the male lead—it's incredibly sweet and doting… "The world owes him favors, and I'll make up for it." "The world pushed her away, but I'll hold her in my arms."

12. 112 朔 The Northern Wind Blows: The Marchioness of Dingbei 朔风烈定北候夫人 Red Mountain Cat红山猫猫Ancient Romance436k WordsCompleted On the day of my wedding, my childhood sweetheart and fiancé broke off our engagement in front of everyone. He held my half-sister's hand and said, “Sister, I can't help falling for Yuerou.” Amid the guests' snickering, I walked straight over to the fearsome man in the corner. “General Xiao, would you dare marry me?” The rumored demon general, said to flay people alive and break their bones, wiped the blood from his sword. “Very well.” On our wedding night, I waited for him to devour me whole. I 77Reads6.6Score—14d adds

    Reader note

    "Lord Dingbei, do you dare to marry me?" "If you are willing to marry me, I will personally escort you to your wedding."

13. 113 五 Five Years of Waiting Came to Nothing: My Husband Brings His New Love to Demand a Divorce 五年痴等成空，夫君带女逼我和离 Cang Yuesheng仓月生Ancient Romance604k WordsCompleted [Both Chaste] [Romance with His Older Brother's Wife] [Male-Male Story] [The Male Lead is repeatedly seen completely naked but stays faithful. Later, what looks like infidelity is actually a guard in disguise; the male lead remains devoted to the female lead throughout.] [Dear readers, we're very sorry! When you reach Chapter 139, please skip straight to Chapter 146. Chapters 140 to 145 are inconsistent and can be ignored.] On their wedding night, unrest broke out at the border, and her husband 5.8kReads9.3Score43414d adds

    Reader note

    The female lead is living within a framework, it must be tough! Get a little smarter already! [Shy][smirk][shy]

14. 114 异 Abnormal Host: Substitute Bride Taozhi Blossoms in Her Prime 异常宿主：替嫁桃枝芳华盛 Fu Paska芙帕斯卡Ancient Romance135k WordsOngoing Flirtatious, bewitching enchantress × cold-faced, unhinged prince A strong female lead, a slow-burn romance that grows over time The heroine is beloved by everyone. Xiang Wanxin married Pei Zhaoheng, the Prince Regent rumored to drink human blood. The entire capital was waiting to see how the discarded daughter of the Chancellor’s household would be torn to pieces. But beneath her bridal makeup, she hid rosy-pink eyes and a mouth capable of sweet-talking the dead back to life. On their wedding n 1Reads—Score—14d adds

    Reader note

    It meets the requirements quite well.

15. 115 咸 The Lazy Crown Princess Wins by Eating Her Fill 咸鱼太子妃靠干饭躺赢 Liu Yuxi刘禹汐Ancient Romance526k WordsCompleted A quirky foodie girl × a crown prince who says one thing and means another: transmigration + devoted romance between two virgins + lighthearted humor + one-on-one romance + a powerful team-up + evenly matched partners + a slow-burn love Su Manman is a modern food blogger who has chosen to lie flat. Her life motto: Nothing matters more than eating! “There’s no problem a meal can’t solve. If one meal won’t do it, then have two.” One day, she wakes up to find she’s transmigrated into the body of a 60Reads8.2Score—14d adds

    Reader note

    Arranged marriage to fall in love, sweet and doting.

16. 116 穿 I Became the Disabled Prince's Little Darling 穿成残疾王爷的小娇娇 Shen Zhou沈周Ancient Romance651k WordsCompleted Shen Yu transmigrated into the bride of a disabled prince, brought in to bring him good fortune. On their wedding day, Lu Heng threatened her: “If you drop it, I'll have your hand chopped off.” To stay alive, she nervously waited on him, preparing his ink and brewing snow-melted tea. She endured everything until even the page boys in the household started bullying her. One day, after she was bullied particularly badly, she confronted Lu Heng with red-rimmed eyes, complaining that he treated her 28Reads6.6Score—14d adds

    Reader note

    The male and female protagonists redeemed each other in a way.

17. 117 冲 The Good-Luck Bride Moves In, and Her Frail Husband Clings to Her Every Day 冲喜新娘入府，病弱夫君日日腻歪 My Name Is Alu我叫阿绿Ancient Romance494k WordsCompleted Becoming a good-luck bride for the second time doesn’t bother Gu Rongxi in the slightest. The only thing that troubles her is that her new husband is far too clingy, calling her “wife” this and “wife” that every day, leaving her thoroughly alarmed. She thought she only had to win over her mother-in-law to enjoy a carefree life, but wait, what’s with all these transmigrators suddenly showing up? After being a ghost for more than ten years, Shen Qingquan is blessed by fate with a chance to start o 53Reads—Score—14d adds

    Reader note

    The female lead is a bride brought in to bring good luck, and the male lead is a sickly sweetheart who loves to be pampered. Neither of them has any grand ambitions and lives a carefree life under the protection of their domineering mother-in-law.

18. 118 不 Wait, Prince, You Have an Eight-Pack? 不是，王爷原来你有八块腹肌呀 Warm North Wind暖和北风Ancient Romance10k WordsCompleted Wait, Your Highness, you've got an eight-pack? 1Reads—Score—14d adds

    Reader note

    Starting with marriage, assassination turns into ambiguity, who understands?

19. 119 错 I Wound Up in the Prince's Bed. Should We Make the Mistake Count? 错上王爷床，要不然将错就错？ Chubby Little Cloud胖嘟嘟的云朵Ancient Romance508k WordsCompleted Chu Ci was badly injured on her wedding day, but the man in her bed was not her new husband. A large hand roams over her bare skin. Embarrassed, she looks at the man above her and hurriedly tries to stop him from going any further. The man's heavy breathing brushes against Chu Ci's neck. Impatiently, he tugs at his collar, his body growing hotter by the moment. In her previous life, Chu Ci was set up by her husband and younger sister, who sent her to Prince Rui's bed. On her wedding night, sh 28Reads—Score—14d adds

    Reader note

    The female protagonist is reborn. Because her previous life was so painful, in this life she only wants revenge and to live happily. Her secrets are gradually revealed, all for the sake of revenge. This is her deepest obsession. The male protagonist dotes on her, cherishing her above all else. However, everything reverses when his beloved returns to the capital. But when she is about to marry her senior brother, the Emperor and Empress arrive and reveal the truth. The female protagonist chooses to go through with the marriage. In the final bow, the senior brother doesn't bow, saying, "My dear, I'm sorry, I also have something I've been hiding from you..."

20. 120 庶 My Half-Sister Wants My Place as Mistress of the House? Reborn, I’ll Hand It to Her 庶姐要我主母位，重生后我白送她 Great Prajna大般若Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Both young ladies of the Yan family were reborn. In her previous life, Yan Huan, the younger half-sister who had been doted on by the whole family, lacked a vicious streak, so she made up for it with scheming. Taking advantage of her rebirth, the first thing she did was steal her sister’s betrothal. Yan Shu was happy to let her. She knew exactly what her previous-life husband was like: cruel and cold-blooded to his wife, obsessed with his career, yet hopelessly overestimating himself. She had sp 1.9kReads8.7Score20014d adds

    Reader note

    Arranged marriage that blossoms into love; the female lead is quite intelligent.

21. 121 恶 The Wicked Woman Becomes the Matriarch: Bewitching, Alluring, and Utterly Mad 恶女成了主母，她妖美撩人疯极了 Dong Lai Zi东涞紫Ancient Romance215k WordsCompleted [She pursues him] [Marriage Before Love] [A wicked woman becomes mistress of the household] [No golden finger, domestic power struggles] Shen Rouzhu was a born temptress, greedy, lustful, and heartless. Ever since she crossed paths with “Tyrant Qin,” honeyed words came effortlessly to her. She was wicked to the core. Time and again, she sweet-talked him into believing she loved him, then did all manner of bad things and used him to amass a fortune. Just as she was about to leave with enough 414Reads6.8Score10114d adds

    Reader note

    A grand wedding right from the start, a villainous woman transmigrates.

22. 122 原 So the Emperor Has Always Loved Me So Much 原来，皇上爱惨了我 Grapes That Won't Blow Away吹不散的葡萄Ancient Romance13k WordsCompleted So the Emperor Was Madly in Love with Me All Along 19Reads—Score—14d adds

    Reader note

    Arranged marriages that blossom into love—super sweet and incredibly good!!! These are all completed short stories, all sweet and incredibly indulgent!!!

23. 123 嫁 After Marrying My Ex-Sister's Husband, I Coasted Through Life 嫁给前姐夫后我躺赢人生 Grapes That Won't Blow Away吹不散的葡萄Ancient Romance17k WordsCompleted After Marrying My Former Brother-in-Law, I Won at Life 334Reads—Score—14d adds
24. 124 轻 Where Does the Light Boat Go? 轻舟何岸 Plain Colors, Chilly素彩寒Ancient Romance271k WordsCompleted Are the four princes of Rui Kingdom really going to marry four common women from Chan Kingdom? Could it be because every woman in Chan Kingdom is beautiful and fertile? She has the talent to be a chancellor in a matriarchal kingdom, yet marries the “intellectually disabled” prince of a patriarchal kingdom, entering the marriage as a spy under the pretense of a political union. He is a prince with exceptional intelligence who hides his true self. But even after he regains his true self, is that r 15Reads—Score—14d adds

    Reader note

    The story begins with four women marrying four men. A talented prime minister from a female kingdom marries a "mentally challenged" prince from a male kingdom. Espionage, political intrigue, palace intrigue, business strategies, and military tactics unfold gradually in the back-and-forth between these two powerful figures who admire each other...

25. 125 摄 The Regent’s Princess Consort Has Escaped Again: The Apocalypse Doctor Takes Her Child and Turns the Tables 摄政王妃又逃了：末世医妃携崽掀 User58661905用户58661905Ancient Romance615k WordsCompleted (Dear readers, would you please write a review of the novel? (Dear readers, could you please write a review? A comeback from the brink + adorable child in tow + supernatural pocket dimension that grows with its owner + starting a business in the countryside + court and martial world + mystery and conspiracy + a groveling ex) Yuan Qinyao, a ruthless killer from the Apocalypse, opens her eyes to find herself in a mass grave in the Jin Kingdom! Blood pours from beneath her, and the child in her wom 29Reads7.0Score11614d adds

    Reader note

    👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀 👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀 Take a look!

26. 126 爆 Hilarious Mind Reading: The Princess Consort Can't Hide Her Thoughts 爆笑读心术：王妃她心思藏不住 Xia Mo Qiu Shang夏沫秋尚Ancient Romance253k WordsCompleted Historical Romance + Laugh-Out-Loud Comedy + Everyone's Darling + Mind Reading + Two Powerful Leads + Taking Down Scumbags Female lead, Shen Qinghuan: The legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo's household. Quirky and clever, highly skilled in martial arts, especially lightness skills, and adept at all kinds of underhanded tricks. Her mind is a nonstop stream of chatter, but she appears dignified and well-behaved while inwardly complaining about everything. Male lead, Xiao Jue: Prince Jing o 2Reads—Score—14d adds

    Reader note

    The female lead is the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo's family. She is quirky and has a mind full of chatter. On the surface, she is dignified and obedient, but inside she is constantly ranting and raving. Because she did not want to marry a playboy in the capital, she took the initiative to scheme to marry the legendary cold and taciturn Prince Jing. - Male lead: Prince Jing of Da Jing, a man of great military achievements and commanding a large army. He appears cold and aloof, rarely smiling, but is actually very sensitive. He knows all of Shen Qinghuan's little thoughts through his mind-reading ability. From his initial helplessness, he is gradually attracted by her lively and interesting personality and silently dotes on and protects his wife.

27. 127 重 Reborn, I Refused the Marriage, Then Married My Mortal Enemy and Went on a Rampage 重生拒嫁，改嫁死对头后她杀疯了 Fang Yue Lan Xing方月揽星Ancient Romance239k WordsOngoing [Reborn + Revenge on Scum + Childhood Enemies Turn into Sweethearts + Devoted Emperor and Empress] In her previous life, Zhou Xiyuan was confined to the inner quarters for sixteen years, only to be tricked by her scumbag husband into falling ill. He then framed her, and the General's household was confiscated. In the end, she was thrown onto a mass grave like a dead dog! How could one word possibly describe such misery? Reborn in an instant, she opens her eyes to find the bridal sedan chair near 1Reads—Score—14d adds

    Reader note

    Reborn on her wedding day, the bridal sedan chair was almost at her husband's house! She decisively dumped her scumbag ex from her past life and married her childhood nemesis... Much to the scumbag's chagrin...

28. 128 绿 The Sweet, Delicate Heiress and the Yandere Heir Who Keeps Her Busy Every Night 绿茶千金软又酥，病娇世子夜夜忙 Watermelon Dipped in Mustard西瓜蘸芥末Ancient Romance304k WordsOngoing [A delicate flower in public, a big boss in private heroine x a sickly cat in public, a crazy, jealous man in private hero | Substitute marriage revealed, two strong leads, sweet romance] To save her father and brothers, Di Xiaorou gritted her teeth and took her sister’s place in marrying the sickly, short-lived Ling Yuheng, planning to run away at the first opportunity. On their wedding night, they were both drugged. One night of passion later, they fell deeply in love. The supposedly sickly gr —Reads8.4Score—14d adds

    Reader note

    They get married right from the start! A scheming heiress versus a sickly prince – this is going to be a must-watch!

Other lists with The Former Dynasty's Maidservant