In a Reading Slump With High Standards, Preferably Ancient Romance, Thank You 😊 书荒 眼光高 最好古言 谢谢😊

1. 601 重 Reborn as the Villainess, I Run Away Pregnant, and the Cold, Powerful Official Pursues Me to the Ends of the Earth 重生女配带球跑，清冷权臣追断腿 Chestnut, Chestnut, Chestnut, Chestnut栗子栗子栗栗子Ancient Romance301k WordsCompleted [The Wife-Chasing Crematorium, the Second Male Lead Takes the Crown] On the day Fu Ci married, Jiang Wan went into a difficult labor. As she lay at death’s door, she thought back on her brief life and could only feel that it had all been absurd and laughable. Her father was a treacherous minister. After his crimes were exposed, his entire clan was sentenced to execution. Fu Ci was a brilliant prodigy, the youngest prime minister in the realm. For her sake, he set aside his pride and knelt in the 10.6kReads8.9Score630Shelves

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   🍒🍒🍒This was once in the top three on the Tomato Music charts! A masterpiece with a 9.9 Rating, the day the male lead married his wife was also the day she suffered a difficult childbirth! Her courtyard was guarded, she couldn't go in or out, and she and her unborn child died tragically! 🌹🌹🌹She was once the legitimate daughter of the Grand Tutor, his fiancée!

2. 602 重 Reborn: The Easygoing Princess Only Wants to Become a Taoist Nun 重生之佛系王妃只想做道姑 Silu Honeysuckle肆绿忍冬Ancient Romance511k WordsCompleted [Reborn + princess consort + soul transmigration + substitute marriage + doted on by one man] The disgraced daughter of the Lin family becomes the Prince of Li’s consort through a substitute marriage. She plans to take life easy, laze around, and become a Daoist nun. Who could have imagined that after ten years of being ignored and unknown, her first public appearance would be celebrated across the land? Xiao Linfeng was once a god of death on the battlefield. Now, afflicted with a vicious il 1.2kReads—Score—Shelves

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   It's a historical romance! The female protagonist levels up like she's leveling up in a game, going from a solo character to a group of characters, with each subplot revolving around her!

3. 603 腹 The Scheming Regent Reads My Mind and Forces Me to Win Him Over 腹黑摄政王读我心，强行攻略我 Yu Ningbing玉凝冰Ancient Romance323k WordsCompleted [Marriage Before Love] [On-screen comments + inner monologue] [Both leads strong and devoted to one another] Political intrigue, business, sweet romance, adorable baby, satisfying wish fulfillment, harmless on the outside but calculating underneath Meng Chenyin, a screenwriter for short dramas, somehow transmigrated into an NPC from her own story, a supporting daughter of the Ministry of Revenue’s vice minister whose only line was a single sentence. To make matters worse, her stepmother was abou 332Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Chapter 87 begins the daily life of raising a child. The regent prince male protagonist dotes on his wife and loves his son. He ascends the throne for his wife and son. In order to raise his son to be a qualified crown prince, he disciplines him very strictly. He spanks his son's bottom when he makes a mistake. The little boy is very cute and naughty. He doesn't remember being punished. His father can coax him after he gets a beating. Chapters 140, 142, 155, 163, 164, 165, 178, and 181 are all chapters about getting spanked.

4. 604 恶 The Villainous Heiress Schemes for Power, but the Fallen Prince Forces Her to Marry Him 恶毒千金谋权败落王爷反强娶 Woodsy Camellia木香山茶Ancient Romance258k WordsCompleted After the vicious, power-hungry daughter of the prime minister's principal wife suffers an unexpected setback, watch her take the capital by storm once again. Qi Ying's mother died, her father ignored her, and she grew up neglected and bullied. She learned that power was the best thing in the world. For two years after returning to the capital, she worked tirelessly to win over the powerful and arrange a marriage. Just as she was about to marry into a powerful family, everything she had done was 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A truly wicked female protagonist: the daughter of a high-ranking official, reduced to beggarhood from childhood, surviving only through the pity of her fellow villagers. Returning to the capital, she's single-mindedly focused on survival, intelligent, resourceful, and decisive—a powerful female lead. Upon her return, a renowned martial arts master wielding a dog-beating stick wreaks havoc on the capital. Highly recommended!

5. 605 皇 The Emperor Is Infertile, Yet He Sees a Miniature Version of Himself 皇上不育，却看见缩小版的自己 Tong Yuyue童雨月Ancient Romance326k WordsCompleted After transmigrating through ten lifetimes to complete missions, Meng Linqing returned, only to find herself back after dying in childbirth and being buried! She lifted the lid of her own coffin and performed a C-section on the spot, giving birth to triplets! Now that she's already dead, there's no need to keep loving and fighting with her tyrant emperor husband or tormenting each other. She might as well disguise herself as a man, open a clinic, and live freely on her own. But after she simply 6.1kReads9.2Score714Shelves
6. 606 王 The Princess Consort Returns Reborn with a Curse, and the Scumbag Prince Weeps in Regret 王妃带煞重生，渣王悔哭了 Mu Feihong沐绯红Ancient Romance146k WordsOngoing In her previous life, Ye Yushang gave her all to help a scumbag ascend the throne, only to be sentenced to death in the Cold Palace and left exposed in a mass grave. Reborn, Ye Yushang turns completely ruthless. A lovesick fool? She’s done with that! This time, she takes her memories of her previous life straight to the Third Prince and tears the scumbag’s throne to pieces! It was going a little too smoothly, though. What, you were reborn too? Ah, he was reborn too? Just how many people have bee —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   My darlings, if you're looking for a good read, hurry up and grab this one! A princess is reborn, immediately blacklists the scumbag king, teams up with the third prince to build her career, and gets incredibly satisfying by taking down the villains and scheming women! In the end, she rises to become empress, and the scumbag king regrets his actions to the point of death! "The Princess is Reborn with Evil, the Scumbag King Cries of Regret" is a must-read!

7. 607 手 With the Notable Ministers System in Hand, I Disguise Myself as a Man in Ancient Times 手拿名臣系统，我在古代女扮男装 Tianyang Peak, Who Loves Handmade Wheat Dumplings爱吃手工麦饺的天阳峰Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Xu Yue transmigrates into a book. She becomes the delicate, vulnerable cousin of the male lead in an examination-themed novel: her mother died young, she has no brothers and no one to rely on, and her family won't take her in, so she is awkwardly forced to live in the male lead's home. In her previous life, Xu Yue rose from being an orphan to earning a doctorate. She never believed in fate, and even though it was hard for women to get by in ancient times, she never stopped thinking about how to 115.9kReads9.6Score11.3kShelves

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   This book is absolutely amazing! There's no male lead, and the female protagonist basically achieves everything through her own hard work and learning. The system's help is limited, and surprisingly, it's not the kind of system loyal to the female protagonist; it's a system that treats tasks as work and triggers conditionally—that's brilliant. The female protagonist climbs the ranks step by step through examinations, without any protagonist halo. She's intelligent but not cold-blooded, planning everything meticulously. The supporting characters are also quite interesting; they're not the typical kind that revolve around the protagonist. They all feel real and fleshed out in that world. The female protagonist's sisters are all well-developed, and the fact that there's no fighting over men is unbeatable. The later part, where the female protagonist enters the imperial court, is filled with suspense and intrigue—all written very well, realistically, and logically. Based on the content, it seems to be semi-fictional but references the Qing Dynasty setting. The author's writing is exceptional! Highly recommended!!!

8. 608 乱 Choosing a Consort at the Mass Grave: She Crashes Right into the Prince's Heart 乱葬岗选妃：撞到王爷心巴上 Meng Qianxi萌千喜Ancient Romance3.6M WordsCompleted [Bold, decisive catlike princess consort VS frail hostage prince who falls for her on his own, political intrigue and sweet romance] What? I, a renowned evil physician, transmigrated, only to find a prince choosing a consort at a mass grave? And he chose me because I was the only one still alive? As it turned out, he was close to death too. Ming Ruoxie decided they should work together and pretend to be husband and wife. Some time later, Ming Ruoxie glanced at the man lying beside her. “My lord, 5.1kReads9.2Score734Shelves

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   High-quality, unconventional plot: The male lead, a hostage prince, is initially harassed by the emperor while searching for a princess in a mass grave. He happens to find the female lead there, initially thinking she's just a fragile maidservant, but she turns out to be a highly skilled, albeit somewhat unorthodox, healer who becomes the love of his life. I really love the female lead's personality; she's incredibly free-spirited, brave, and resourceful. [Full of joy]

9. 609 真 The True Heiress Cut Ties, and the Marquis's Household Regretted It 真千金断绝关系后，侯府后悔莫及 Su Su Ming酥酥明Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted [Mysticism + powerful allies + punishing scumbags] Lin Qinghe, the Maoshan Sect’s only true disciple and a prodigy trained to become a national preceptor, is a master physician who can divine the future and draw talismans. Yet she turns out to be the true daughter who was switched at birth and raised by the Marquis’s household. After returning to her family, Lin Qinghe is dutiful to her parents, cares for her younger sister, and supports the prince she loves. They fear her, yet depend on her. On 4.1kReads8.8Score1kShelves

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   Once you dare to click in and take a look at this ancient romance novel, you'll absolutely be captivated. It will be a feast for the eyes, making you want to devour it in one go, determined not to stop until you've finished. The plot is fresh, the content rich, and the intricately woven story is anything but cliché.

10. 610 穿 After Transmigrating into an Idiotic Female Villain, I Gave Up on the Spot 穿成降智脑残女配后，我原地摆烂 Lu Li路鲤Ancient Romance479k WordsCompleted [A clear-eyed heroine + a devoted, well-behaved hero + the whole family turns its fate around] Shen Mianmian has transmigrated into a book! She's landed in the doomed Marquis's household in the latest hit historical romance about a local woman tormenting a transmigrated woman. The marquis is domineering and unreasonable, his wife is foolish and naive, and their heir is weak-willed and clueless. And she... is stupid enough to shout about monogamy and equality for all in a feudal society. Together 9.4kReads9.2Score1.1kShelves

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    This is a very well-written transmigration novel. Your Highness, I think it's really well-written!

11. 611 好 A Blessed Wife with a Baby on the Way: Lord Commander, Be Good 好孕福妻：指挥使大人乖乖宠我 Sunshine Scent太阳味儿Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Marriage first, love later + devoted husband pursues his wife + dual purity + happy ending In her previous life, Luo Ran was killed by her husband and her cousin, who conspired against her. After years of dutifully keeping the household, all she got in the end was her father's title being manipulated away, and a tragic death for both father and daughter. Reborn six years 20.5kReads9.2Score2.4kShelves

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    The 6th book features a beautiful and lively female protagonist, while the male protagonist is a loyal and patriotic general, a rough and rugged man. From the male protagonist's perspective, his unrequited love blossoms into reality; from the female protagonist's perspective, it's a marriage of convenience that develops into love.

12. 612 换 After the Marriage Swap, I Had Twins with My Playboy Brother-in-Law 换亲后，与纨绔小叔子一胎双宝 Le Zhizhi乐吱吱Ancient Romance441k WordsCompleted Unbelievably handsome + wicked to the core + the original playboy VS reborn + wickedly sharp-tongued + stunningly beautiful princess!! Sweet and steamy!! In the cold palace, Shen Shurong saw her husband’s younger brother, her brother-in-law Xie Yunzhao. He held no official position, so why had he come into the palace so late at night? Wait, why were his clothes and the sword in his hand stained with blood? “You… staged a rebellion?” “Sister-in-law, I… I’m taking you home!” Shen Shurong shook her 15.7kReads9.2Score2kShelves
13. 613 佞 The Treacherous Minister's Doomed White Moonlight: Reborn, She Wants Only to Escape 佞臣早死白月光，重生后她只想逃 Zhang Ru涨汝Ancient Romance333k WordsCompleted She was reborn five years after her death, and her husband from her past life was going mad searching for her! [Mad power-hungry official X timid dead wife] [Extremely melodramatic! Don't read if that's not your thing! A husband pursues his wife into the crematorium] Changshan was timid. On the day government officials took her father away, she met a strange man. Feeling sorry for him, she gave him a few silver coins. She never imagined that this would draw the attention of a madman. With no oth 2.1kReads8.4Score200Shelves

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    Generally, descriptions in ancient-style romance novels tend to be quite verbose and lengthy, but the author's literary skill shines through between the lines; you have to truly experience it to appreciate it. The plot unfolds really slowly, the story is captivating, and I was stuck between watching and reading. I'm practically begging the author to write it for me if they really can't handle it [laughing and crying emoji]. (If you don't have enough patience, skip this.)

14. 614 宠 Spoiled Rotten! The Sickly Tycoon and His Sweet, Well-Behaved Doll 宠坏！病娇大佬和他的乖软洋娃娃 Bai Huanxi白歡喜Modern Romance482k WordsCompleted [A deranged, lovesick nobleman and a sweet, willful doll] [Obsessive love + raising her + coercion + sweet romance + memories from two lifetimes] At a banquet, seven-year-old Ruoang sees the impeccably dressed Kelisiman. “Father! Don't you think she's prettier than a doll?” Pointing at Kelisiman, Ruoang behaves without a trace of decorum. His tone is full of certainty that she will be his. He flashes a strange, enormous grin, looking even more unhinged as he turns to his father. The next day, Ke 31.2kReads9.3Score3.8kShelves

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    [Shy] When the female lead was three years old, she visited the male lead's house with her dad. She was eating alone when the autistic six-year-old male lead saw her 🎋 He insisted on taking her back to his room, wouldn't let her go home, and wouldn't let anyone else see her, saying that she was his person and had nothing to do with them. He said she was his person and had nothing to do with them.

15. 615 世 Young Lord, Your Child’s Mother Says She’s a Widow 世子，你孩子娘说她是寡妇 Third Lady三娘子Ancient Romance314k WordsCompleted [Food + farming + street stalls and shops + raising an adorable child] A soft on the outside but tough on the inside young widow and a cold on the outside but warm and fragrant within dashing young noble Sheng Qiao is troubled. After being single her whole life in both incarnations, her first time gets her pregnant. She doesn't even know who the child's father is, but a newborn needs to be registered. Hmm, she'll just invent a dead husband and become a widow. Huh? Who are you? Why do you look so 4.5kReads9.1Score535Shelves
16. 616 夫 The Madam Is the Queen of the Capital 夫人是京城一霸 A Suo阿琐Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Qi Jiang only wants to live a good life. Anyone who insists on making trouble for her will get ten times as much in return. 965Reads8.8Score145Shelves

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    The female protagonist, an "outsider," joins the male protagonist's family and changes their lives through her unique qualities. The story is rich in discussions about relationships and how women can live fulfilling lives. This book is not merely a romance novel; it can also be seen as an inspirational coming-of-age story for women.

17. 617 特 Special Forces in Ancient Times: General, Why Are You Blushing? 特种兵在古代：将军，你脸红什么 Mousse Facial Cleanser慕斯洗面奶Ancient Romance263k WordsCompleted [No System, transported in body, battlefield, political intrigue, war, comeback] The heroine, Su Tang, is a modern special forces soldier who transmigrates to ancient times. Just after arriving, she is surrounded by bandits and nearly killed, but a young boy saves her. To help him find his older brother, she sets off alone for Liangzhou, and the story begins. In the early part, watch the heroine take on villains all by herself. Later, she joins forces with the hero to defeat foreign enemies and 2.3kReads8.4Score245Shelves

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    This book doesn't have any cheat codes or reincarnation elements. Both the male and female leads are strong, but not mindlessly so. The villains aren't unnecessarily stupid either. The male and female leads get stronger and stronger as the story progresses, making it incredibly engaging.

18. 618 抄 After the Estate Was Confiscated 抄家以后 Snow Tea Woof Woof雪茶汪汪Ancient Romance252k WordsCompleted [A clever, levelheaded noblewoman vs. an honest, straightforward, fiercely loyal guard] [Historical Romance + Revenge + Healing + Political Intrigue + Love That Grows Over Time + Devoted Guard] Cheng Ming'an was the daughter of a general. On the eve of her wedding, the Cheng family was arrested and their assets confiscated for treason. Her father and brothers were executed, her eldest sister took her own life, and her married sisters were put through one hardship after another. Her fiancé change 11.5kReads9.5Score1.2kShelves

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    🍒🍒 Highly recommend this book! It's a pure historical romance, not a time-travel story. The female lead is very intelligent, the story isn't long, and it has a touch of national turmoil. It's really good!

19. 619 穿 I Became the Tycoon's Dark Moonlight 穿成大佬的黑月光 Three Demons三妖Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted What do you do when your husband commits murder right in front of you? Asking for advice online. It’s pretty urgent! Xu Ning wakes up in the body of a poor girl whose father doesn’t care about her, whose mother doesn’t love her, and who has been abandoned by a scoundrel. To get revenge on him, she uses a trick to marry a lame scholar from Qingshui Village. The moment she opens her eyes, she sees her husband, the one she married by mistake, smashing someone’s head with a rock, blow after blow. Re 71.4kReads9.2Score9.4kShelves

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    It's incredibly good! Don't be misled by the title; it's not just a simple farming novel. The logic is clear, the plot is original, and it's the best historical romance novel I've read this year.

20. 620 娇 The Pampered Madam 娇宠夫人 A Journey Through Mountains and Seas山海一程Ancient Romance333k WordsCompleted Su Yuan was born into the Great Sheng Dynasty, where people prized slender figures. But when she grew up, she was a voluptuous beauty, which made it difficult for her to find a husband. Then, after being selected as a concubine, she was assigned to Prince Qin, Pei Jingheng. Since she was here, she decided to make the best of it. Su Yuan planned to shut the door and live a quiet life of her own. She hadn't expected Pei Jingheng to be handsome and perceptive, with no prejudice against her, even th 28.4kReads9.1Score2.4kShelves
21. 621 重 Reborn as the Cold Chief Minister’s Ex-Husband’s White Moonlight 重生后，成了清冷首辅前夫白月光 Sweet Fish Egg甜鱼蛋Ancient Romance400k WordsCompleted [Reborn + sweet romance + mutual flirting, one-on-one couple] In her previous life, Cheng Shiyuan fell overnight from a noble young lady of a military family to an orphan, with no one to rely on. The emperor issued an edict ordering her to marry a man who despised her. He was astonishingly handsome, but had never truly cared for her. His heart and mind belonged entirely to the woman he loved, his unattainable white moonlight. For three years of marriage, they treated each other with polite respe 151Reads7.1Score—Shelves

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    This book is highly recommended! It's a 1v1 story where the male lead is a cunning and powerful figure, and the female lead is intelligent but not a saint. The female lead is reborn, and the male lead gradually regains his memories of his past life. After falling in love with the female lead, he really dotes on her!

22. 622 竹 Childhood Sweetheart Turned Husband 竹马变老公 The Cat in the Stars星星的猫Modern Romance350k WordsCompleted [Childhood sweethearts] [Mutual secret crush] [Growth and healing] Jiang Tingbai was quiet and reserved, while Shu Li was quirky and mischievous. Despite having completely different personalities, the two spent fifteen years side by side. Shu Li’s friend once grabbed her and exclaimed, “How have you managed to survive so many years next to Jiang Tingbai?” Shu Li looked puzzled. “Isn’t Xiao Jiang really easy to get along with?” Her friend stared at her in horror. Jiang Tingbai knew he was autis 15.4kReads9.4Score2.2kShelves
23. 623 照 Dressed in Red: The Maid's Rise to Power 照红妆：通房丫鬟上位记 Sweet, Sweet Milk Candy奶糖甜甜Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Extra chapters being updated] Haitang, a maid who shares her master's bed, follows these rules for surviving household rivalries: First, be flexible. Second, don't let love cloud your judgment. Third, if a woman isn't ruthless, she won't keep her place. Haitang is breathtakingly beautiful, but she comes from humble beginnings. In her previous life, she was proud and refused to become a bedchamber maid, so her mistress tortured her to death. Reborn, she decides to live differently. Everyone thin 13.9kReads9.3Score1.9kShelves

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    The first book is about the extreme tug-of-war between a sister-in-law and her husband's brother—the sense of transgression is so satisfying!!! The second book features a female protagonist who grows from a maidservant to the principal wife and matriarch; the author's writing is excellent, the plot is fast-paced, and it left my breasts feeling very satisfied after reading it, hahaha!

24. 624 重 After Being Reborn, Young Master Ning Personally Took Charge of the Kids 重生后，宁少亲自下场带娃 Jiang Yanyan姜言言Modern Romance205k WordsCompleted [An artsy, adorable painter vs. an abstinent, scheming CEO] Both reborn + sweet romance + growing together + doting older-man boyfriend + marriage between wealthy families Ning Chen was both miserable and formidable in his previous life, with both the hero and heroine dead from the start. Reborn once more, Ning Chen vows to protect the one he loves and hold his betrothed little wife in his arms... The moment Gu Niannian is born, he babbles obsessively: “Niannian, remember, you said you’d love me 1.4kReads8.8Score106Shelves
25. 625 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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    Ancient Chinese romance novels that are not melodramatic or mind-numbing, featuring female protagonists seeking revenge.

26. 626 踹 I Dumped My Poor, Good-for-Nothing Boyfriend for a Powerful Brocade Guard 踹掉穷渣男，我选权势滔天锦衣卫 Gathering Vetch, Gathering Vetch采薇采薇Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Hilarious] + [Lighthearted] + [Good values]: How do you turn an aloof, celibate man into a clingy puppy? Rong Shu raises her hand: I know this one! She transmigrated into an orphan whose parents had died, struggling to survive while caring for her younger brother. To protect herself, she spread the word everywhere that she was involved with Wei Yan, the Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. Before long, the men who had been targeting her ran off with their tails between their legs. Rong S 25.7kReads9.2Score3.6kShelves

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    I stayed up all night to finish reading this book, *Juejuezi*.

27. 627 癫EN Unhinged? We're All Unhinged—and That's a Good Thing! 癫，都癫，癫点好啊 Little Salt小盐子Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Super-Sweet 1v1]+ [Silly Humor and Memes]+ [Showbiz]+ [Dating Variety Show]+ [Face-Slapping] [Unhinged Actress vs. CEO with a Mind of His Own] Betrayed by her scumbag boyfriend, she transmigrated into a book and was immediately stabbed and sent to the hospital by an extremist shipper. Xie Mi went berserk on the spot, spouting wild claims in the livestream. “Come on! Stab me! All of you, stab me! I'll blow up the Earth!” A passerby who had wandered into the livestream nearly fainted. Okay, okay. 337.3kReads9.8Score47.3kShelves

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    You should definitely read this one! One look and you're completely silent – ​​every chapter is hilarious! [Laughing emoji] My stomach hurt from laughing so much, I was rolling on the floor laughing. I laughed until I got abs! I love the female lead's personality so much. The comments section is full of people laughing like crazy. I almost passed out laughing so much in the middle of the night.

28. 628 怯 Fearing Spring's Return: Half Longing for Parting, Half Longing for You 怯春归：半缘离思，半缘君 A Dream Drunk on This Fleeting Life一梦醉浮生Ancient Romance219k WordsCompleted [Wild, Carefree Fake Playboy VS Clear-Headed Heiress] After dying, modern-day surgeon Su Qiao transmigrated and was accidentally caught up in an assassination plot targeting the Crown Prince. Thus began her arduous escape and fight for survival as a bride forced into an arranged marriage. Ji Minghan retrieved the fake bride from prison after her escape attempt failed and she nearly fell into the hands of human traffickers. She was supposed to be a pawn kept by his side, but somehow she became hi 35Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A sweet and romantic historical novel about power struggles and a doting husband, with mutual affection and no melodramatic tropes. [Added to bookshelf]

29. 629 替 I Took My Sister's Place in the Prince's Manor, and My Disabled Husband Fell for Me 替姐姐嫁进王府，残疾夫君沦陷了 Flowers and Fruit有花有果Ancient Romance400k WordsCompleted [Love after marriage + historical romance + sweet, doting love story + putting scoundrels in their place + having a baby + both leads grow together] Jiang Xintang is the third daughter of the Marquis of Xuanping’s household. She has been unrivaled in beauty since childhood, but her father doesn’t care for her and her mother doesn’t love her. They cast her off to a country estate and leave her to fend for herself. Just after she comes of age, her parents suddenly seek her out and tell her to mar 11.3kReads9.1Score1.5kShelves

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    The first book features a weak concubine's daughter who marries a seriously ill prince to bring him good fortune. The female lead possesses medical skills and cures the male lead. Both the male and female leads clearly explain misunderstandings and quickly realize their feelings for each other. The male lead is protective of his own and even teaches his wife to swear. He is arrogant but talkative, which is somewhat humorous. The male lead's baby is adorable and intelligent, and the interactions between the couple and the baby are heartwarming. There are many side stories, including one about the male and female leads meeting, getting to know each other, and falling in love earlier. The second book features a female lead who is ordered by her family to marry a disabled prince in place of her sister. She is very clear-headed and manages to get along well with the prince from the start. The male and female leads have virtually no misunderstandings and quickly realize their feelings for each other. There is a female supporting character causing trouble, but the female lead is completely unconcerned. The female and male leads' baby is adorable, and the crown prince and crown princess in the novel are also quite pitiful. In the side story, they adopt a girl and live happily ever after.

30. 630 娇 One Smile from the Sweet Young Princess, and the Unhinged Villain Falls for Her 娇滴滴郡主一笑，疯批反派沦陷了 Tao Tao Tao Peach Ya陶陶陶桃子吖Ancient Romance468k WordsCompleted [Proud, haughty princess × deranged, obsessive villain] The System that redeems villains binds itself to Princess Zhaohua, Gu Ruan, who was supposed to die suddenly at fifteen. System: “Help me complete missions to redeem the villain, and I'll extend your life.” Gu Ruan: “Once the missions are done, can I stop dealing with him?” System: “Yes.” As long as you can get away. Later, the enemy army closes in. On the city wall, with all hope lost and a sword at Gu Ruan's throat, someone asks, “Only on 815Reads8.7Score100Shelves

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    It's really novel! The female lead is the kind of villainous supporting character, while the male lead, Princess Zhaohua, is a noblewoman and quite crazy (readers should be aware of this). It's a story of redemption where a proud man bows down for love.

31. 631 黑 The Reborn Black Moonlight Falls in Love with a Powerful Minister 黑月光重生后与权臣相爱了 Immortal Camphor, Sun and Moon仙椿日月Ancient Romance275k WordsCompleted Synopsis: [Reborn Heroine + Transmigrated Supporting Female Character + No Forced Brain-Dead Decisions + The Untouchable One Bows to Love] Xue Qingyun has always set her sights impossibly high. In her previous life, she did countless foolish things in pursuit of the supreme throne. She abandoned her childhood sweetheart when he fell on hard times and even ended up in the Third Prince’s bed. She thought it would earn her respect, but instead she died with blood pouring from every orifice. Given a 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Very good!!! The female lead is reborn, the female supporting character transmigrates, and the male lead is a powerful minister. The writing and plot are both decent and worth reading.

32. 632 寄 Sending a Letter to Zhaozhao 寄昭昭 Pluck the Daylily折萱Ancient Romance91k WordsOngoing [Face-Slapping System for Those Who Transmigrate into a Book] [Face-Slapping the Reborn] [Two-Faced Contrasts] [Growth and Revenge] [Two Powerful Leads] The beloved little princess Yuwu of Jing Kingdom takes her brother's place as a hostage. Life in Nanyuan Kingdom is fraught with danger, and just as she is about to die, a pair of long-fingered hands pulls her from the water. Though it is a spring day, with pear blossoms reflected on the water, the gaze that meets hers is so cold it makes her tr —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's absolutely amazing! The snake-sculpted male lead and fox-sculpted female lead are incredibly delicious! The palace intrigue twists and turns, the villain is reborn, and the villain gets a slap in the face!

33. 633 烟EN Misty Rain Tower 烟雨楼 A Night of Misty Rain一夕烟雨Eastern Fantasy9.5M WordsOngoing [The print edition is now available nationwide at all major retailers] "Traditional xuanhuan" "No harem" In the land of Jiuzhou stands a tower called the Misty Rain Tower. Its master, Li Qingzhi, is hailed as a peerless prodigy, holding life and death in his hands beneath the cover of night. Yet what the world doesn’t know is that someone else stands behind the Misty Rain Tower, its true founder. Using the guise of a spoiled young master as cover, he manipulates the winds and clouds and plots ac 868.6kReads9.6Score70.4kShelves

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    My favorite ancient Chinese romance novel [smirk] Come and join me! [Smirk][smirk]

34. 634 宦 The Eunuch’s Favor 宦宠 Tang Ningning糖拧拧Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Jiang Weiying, the third young lady of the Jiang family, was renowned for her beauty. To curry favor with the powerful, Old Madam Jiang treated her like a bargaining chip. When the Jiang family was in trouble, she sent Weiying straight to the residence of Feng Yu, the Chief Eunuch of the current dynasty, in exchange for the family’s safety. Feng Yu was famous for his cold-blooded cruelty. Everyone said Jiang Weiying had walked straight into a wolf’s den, and wondered how soon she would be tortur 3.4kReads9.0Score525Shelves

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    A bookworm for over a decade, if it's not good, I won't keep it on the bookshelf 😄

35. 635 定 Still the Frost and Dust 定霜尘 Return Slowly with You与君缓缓归Two Male Leads153k WordsCompleted Shen Shuang, the legitimate daughter of a distinguished family, was granted a marriage by imperial decree, making her the envy of everyone in the capital. But with the wedding fast approaching, her fiancé secretly kept a concubine and sullied her good name. Rumors spread, her family was disgraced, and trouble brewed beneath the surface. Everyone advised her to swallow her anger, accept her fate, and bow her head. But Shen Shuang refused to yield to the storm. She tore the corrupt schemers to pie 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Electronic pickled vegetables are ready to accompany your meals! A completed sweet historical romance novel, sweet without being angsty, not too long or too short, perfect for a one-read-in-one read. Fast food lovers, hurry up and read!

36. 636 锁 Locked in the Spring Night 锁春宵 Banana Pizza香蕉披萨Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + reborn + revenge on scum + sweet romance + mutually faithful] In her previous life, Su Qingyu had been married for three years without ever consummating the marriage. Then her cousin suddenly appeared before her with a child, and Su Qingyu finally learned that the man wasn't impotent. He just couldn't perform with her. Her cousin stripped off Su Qingyu's face, took her place as the legitimate daughter of the marquis's household, and became the matriarch of the S 33.9kReads9.3Score5.6kShelves
37. 637 首 The Prime Minister's Child Bride Is Quite the Flirt 首相大人的童养媳，有点撩 Zuo Erfang左耳方Ancient Romance611k WordsCompleted [A few warnings: 1. They don’t take over someone else’s body; their souls switch places. 2. The child bride identity is for her protection.] Jiang Yu transmigrated into a book! But she had no System, no golden finger, and she wasn’t the heroine or a supporting female character. She’d become a child bride who appeared in just one panel of a comic, and all you could see of her was her back! Ack… She was just an ordinary little office worker. In this ancient world where the birds didn’t even bother 1.3kReads8.8Score101Shelves

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    Absolutely high quality, not simplistic, not melodramatic.

38. 638 我 The Debtor I Found in the Mountains Turned Out to Be a Young Lord 我从深山捡来的欠债鬼竟是世子 Maodou Doesn't Eat Beans毛豆不吃豆豆Ancient Romance155k WordsOngoing A money-loving huntress VS a noble young lord. A sweet, lighthearted, slow-burn romance with both leads untouched by past relationships. Pure historical romance, no transmigration. The worst deal Jiang Shisui ever made was rescuing a man in the mountains. He was covered in wounds, had not a penny to his name, and was picky about everything. The flatbread was too hard, the porridge too thin, and he even complained that she was too rough when changing his bandages. She put up with it. Every expe —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Pure ancient Chinese romance, both characters are virgins, there is a contrast in their social status, it's sweet, slow-burning, and lighthearted.

39. 639 拨 Seeking Daylight Through the Snow 拨雪寻昼 A Cat on the Moon月亮一只喵Ancient Romance291k WordsCompleted “You and I have loved each other since childhood, childhood sweethearts with nothing to hide from one another.”, Ouyang Yuqian, "The Peacock Flies Southeast" [Childhood sweetheart loses to the newcomer + love grows over time] [This story is entirely fictional. Please do not read too much into it. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental.] Because their mothers had been close friends since their girlhood, and the Xie and Shen families were neighbors, Xie Chenxue and Shen Fu 695Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Sharing serialized ancient romance novels: Childhood sweetheart courts disaster, unexpectedly rises to power, female lead is clear-headed and not love-struck.

40. 640 小 The Happy Life of a Sweet Young Husband 小娇夫的幸福生活 A Hibiscus Plant一株木槿Ancient Romance458k WordsCompleted Imperial Censor Lin was famous for his integrity and unyielding sense of justice, and he had made plenty of enemies. As a result, his daughter Lin Zhiyao was unwelcome among the capital’s noblewomen. Who could have guessed that the emperor and empress would take a liking to her and arrange for her to marry Gu Yuncheng, the heir to the Prince Ding’s household? The young lord declared that he didn’t want to marry, while Lin Zhiyao didn’t mind either way. All she asked was that he remember he belon 6.4kReads9.0Score573Shelves

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    The female lead is the eldest daughter of an imperial censor's family. She manages her father at home and disciplines her husband when she goes out. She is exceptionally intelligent. The male lead is the heir of the Prince of Ding, a notorious playboy in the capital. After their marriage, the male and female leads engage in a battle of wits, but the male lead can never outwit the female lead. It's super funny and super sweet!

41. 641 我 After I Was Reborn, the Heir Apparent Pursued Me to the Bitter End 我重生后，世子追妻火葬场了 Ten Thousand Measures of Moonlight in the Mortal World万斛人间月Ancient Romance485k WordsCompleted [Win Her Back at All Costs + Rebirth + Raising a Child] Shen Shuyi and Song Hengyue had been married for five years. They were not exactly a loving couple, but they did treat each other with respect. But when his childhood friend, the woman he cherished most, was surrounded by enemy troops, he abandoned Shuyi, who was carrying their second child. In her fury, she went into premature labor and suffered a difficult delivery. After being reborn, Shen Shuyi looked at her eldest son, who could alread 16.5kReads8.5Score893Shelves

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    1. A highly-rated historical romance novel with a grand scope, transcending mere romance to elevate the theme to national and familial ties. Definitely worth reading (the author excels at character development; besides the main characters, the supporting roles are also outstanding)! 2. A satisfying read; the female protagonist is a modern-day working-class woman who transmigrates and faces intense competition. 3. A classic "wife-chasing" story; the author greatly satisfies readers' desires with extra chapters (she has every ending you could want [smirk]). 4. Just started, not many words yet, but it's really good! [Admiration]

42. 642 失 A Lost-Memory Noble Consort’s Story of Winning the Emperor’s Favor 失忆贵妃承宠记 Xi Die汐蝶Ancient Romance288k WordsCompleted [Harem romance + aloof beauty + historical coming-of-age + worlds apart in status + devoted in body and heart, one-on-one] Kang Yuyi was born a hereditary servant of the Prince of Qin’s household. Because of her extraordinary beauty, the princess consort took a liking to her and sent her to serve as a bedchamber maid to the heir, Li Yuanheng. But the heir turned out to be cold and distant, with no interest in women. After Kang Yuyi’s attempts to flirt with Li Yuanheng repeatedly failed, his cous 18kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves

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    A sweet and innocent romance! A naive yet beautiful imperial concubine meets a rough and powerful emperor. The male lead has no need to use his harem to balance the court; he dotes on the female lead, a concubine born a slave, throughout the entire story! For the first few years, the male lead even planned to adopt a son from the imperial family, never considering taking another concubine! The female lead suffers from amnesia at the beginning and gives birth to one child after another.

43. 643 灼 A Brilliant and Graceful Life [Original Novel of the TV Series Starring Feng Shaofeng and Jing Tian] 灼灼风流【冯绍峰、景甜主演同名电视剧原著】 At Ease with the Universe随宇而安Ancient Romance419k WordsCompleted The original novel for the TV series Blossoms in Adversity, starring Jing Tian and Feng Shaofeng, premiering on Tencent Video on August 19. A tale of remarkable heroes and exhilarating wish fulfillment. A sharp-witted female official meets a devoted prince: from a chaotic first encounter to a lifetime together. Mu Zhuohua learned one thing from a young age: once a woman gets married, her life is as good as over. Studying and taking the imperial exams are a woman's only way forward. Staying unmar 9.1kReads9.6Score1.5kShelves
44. 644 芜 The Phoenix of Wu 芜凰 Chen Xiaochen晨晓晨Ancient Romance711k WordsCompleted "If this girl is born in the north, the Phoenix will dance across the heavens, and her status will be beyond measure. If she is born in the south, the Phoenix will break a wing, bringing ruin upon her clan from below and chaos to the imperial court from above." Grandmaster Tian Yi's words came true. The "Song of Great Song," the most exalted young lady in Jiankang, never did manage to "spread her golden wings and bring peace to the world..." A Che said, "You may not be fit to be empress, but you 7.5kReads9.1Score703Shelves
45. 645 公 After the Princess Is Reborn, She Kisses the Ruthless Kidnapper Senseless 公主重生后，把狠戾绑匪亲懵了 Huaxia Cat华夏猫Ancient Romance531k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + sweet romance + pursuing her husband + doting on her husband + breezy style + both leads are each other's first in this life] [Cold-faced bandit leader VS delicate princess] In her previous life, Shen Changle loved Lu Mingchao with all her heart and made him her prince consort. But he colluded with a neighboring kingdom and brought about the fall of her country and the destruction of her family! He not only had her imperial brother roasted alive beneath the sun, but also threw her int 880Reads8.7Score108Shelves
46. 646 风 Snowbound in the Capital 风雪京华 Every Little Thing Is You点点滴滴都是你Ancient Romance116k WordsCompleted Disaster strikes the border town. After losing both her parents and enduring countless hardships, an orphaned girl travels to the capital to seek refuge with relatives, only to be driven from their home. A face resembling her birth mother's brings old secrets to light, and a pair of Buddhist prayer beads entwines their fates. Second Young Master Gu: “I watched her grow up!” General Xiao: “Love doesn't come with first dibs.” 1.9kReads7.0Score136Shelves

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    Purely historical romance, fast-paced ensemble piece, natural romance between the male and female leads, logically sound, neither angsty nor clichéd, already completed and ready to read.

47. 647 虐 Everyday Scumbag-Slaying: I Take a Frail Husband as My Crown Prince 虐渣日常：拐个病弱丈夫做太子 Sleepy Deer眠眠鹿Ancient Romance54k WordsOngoing [Rebirth Power Fantasy] [Master Healer] [Secret Identities] [Two Cunning Leads] [Political Intrigue] [Happy Ending] * Clearheaded, independent true heiress × sickly young master with a hidden dark side The Ye family has two daughters. The elder is dazzling, the younger elegant and extraordinary. Everyone says, "Marquis Changning is truly blessed!" But though Ye Jingqiu is the elder daughter, she is actually born of a concubine. She spends her life walking on eggshells, yet meets a miserable end —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A new novel recently started, the author updates quite frequently, the male lead is seemingly innocent but actually cunning, it's my kind of writing style, recommended! 🤭🤭

48. 648 神 A Blessing from the Gods 神明的赐福 Peachy Oolong, Regular Sugar桃气乌龙正常糖Modern Romance241k WordsCompleted [The print edition is now available under the title "Where Light Falls"] Huo Songjin is the biggest villainous male supporting character in "Beloved in the Palm", a hit on the women's fiction charts. Just how bad is he? He wipes out the male lead's entire family, then forces him to choose between the female lead and his own mother aboard a cruise ship. This dangerous, obsessive man has such striking looks and such a tragic past that his fans can't help worrying over him, and end up loving him th 22.5kReads9.4Score2.7kShelves

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    Every single one of them is so beautiful and I love them all!

49. 649 太 Lord Tutor, Stop Pretending. Everyone Knows You’re Head Over Heels 太傅大人别装了，都知道你爱惨了 Wuyou Li乌有理Ancient Romance434k WordsCompleted [Reborn] [One-on-one romance, devoted couple, happy ending] Original title: The Zither and Flute Went Astray [Devoted, restrained aloof beauty of a powerful minister ✖️ resilient, brave heiress known as the Phoenix] The Zhu family has lost all its sons, but still has more money than it could ever spend. Their prominence makes them a target, and with no allies to turn to, the entire family was executed by the crown prince in her previous life. Reborn, Zhu Zheng agrees to her grandmother's 6.8kReads9.1Score718Shelves

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    It's okay, just one meeting is fine. A long-planned affair + unrequited love + past lives and reincarnations.

50. 650 重 The Reborn General's Daughter Is Unbeatable 重生后将军府嫡女超级无敌了 San Jizi三吉仔Ancient Romance203k WordsCompleted A laugh-out-loud rebirth story with no angst, where the protagonist slaps people across the face at every turn. It is hilarious enough to keep you laughing nonstop and leave you in a great mood. (Rebirth + martial prowess + intelligence + household intrigue + revenge + feel-good story + political machinations) A little feel-good story to brighten your day, every day In her previous life, the General’s household was falsely accused of treason, and everyone in the family met a tragic end. Yet the 91Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This rebirth-themed novel is good.

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