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1. 951 谋 After Plotting Her Marriage, She Is Doted on by the Marquis 谋嫁后，她被侯爷娇宠了 A Big Bowl of Rice一大碗饭Ancient Romance505k WordsCompleted After her kingdom falls, Jiang Wu climbs into the bed of a young marquis from the enemy nation. He warns her not to fall in love with him. She knows he’s gloomy and dangerous, so she goes along with him and keeps him happy. Later Jiang Wu: “Marquis, don’t climb into my bed every single day.” “Marquis, I’m not feeling well today.” “Marquis, I…” She turns him down in every way she can, and he blurts out, “Don’t you love me anymore?” Jiang Wu gives him a fleeting glance. “The marquis gave his word. 233Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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   The quality is excellent; I read the whole thing without skipping a single chapter about the main characters' relationships.

2. 952 妹 Little Sister, You Can’t Handle This Crazy Man. Let Me Take Over 妹妹，这疯批你驾驭不了，换我来 Zhi Zhi之知Ancient Romance648k WordsCompleted Now published under the title Through the Years Like Jade, available on all platforms. The moment she opened her eyes, Jiang Fei had transmigrated into the book as a scheming but hopelessly incompetent minor villainess. In the original story, the entire Jiang family was brutally killed. Even the old watchdog at the gate was spared nothing. And it was all thanks to Pei Jing, the power-mad, unhinged prince who held sway over the court. The System's task for her was simple: follow the original 51kReads9.1Score7.1kShelves

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   I read every chapter without missing a single one; it was really good!

3. 953 中 The Empress's Palace 中宫 Tomato Lychee Rice番茄荔枝饭Ancient Romance904k WordsCompleted At eighteen, Yu Lanqing was shrewd, clever, and breathtakingly beautiful, yet stubborn enough to keep going until she hit a wall. Wei Li went to every length to marry Su Yaoyao, and Yu Lanqing used every means at her disposal to become Wei Li's empress. A daughter of the Yu family couldn't stand the sight of anything dirty. She acted decisively and turned his harem upside down. Wei Li did not love Yu Lanqing. That was why everything she did and said annoyed him so much. Wei Li said Yu Lanqing wa 668Reads8.6Score102Shelves
4. 954 宠 The Favored Consort Is Barren? I Was Born into My Mother’s Womb as Her Precious Daughter 宠妃绝嗣？我胎穿做娘的宝贝女儿 Braised Beef Brisket Rice牛腩焗饭Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Historical romance + everyone’s favorite + born in the womb + beloved consort + palace intrigue + feel-good + adorable baby] After transmigrating, Gu Xuan becomes the unborn eldest princess of Great Yan. Her mother is Consort Xie Ziyue, the emperor’s favorite, who had believed she would never have children. Her father is the current ruler, Emperor Han Xianzong. Emperor Han Xianzong and Consort Xie share a deep and devoted love. But after the imperial physicians diagnosed her as unlikely to con 12.8kReads7.9Score1.1kShelves

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   🌸🌸Here it is, babies, check out this book! The heroine's mother is a favored imperial concubine who is diagnosed by the imperial physician as someone who will never be able to conceive. But unexpectedly, she becomes pregnant and gives birth to a beautiful little princess! From birth, the little princess is the most favored and loved by everyone.

5. 955 荼 Camellias in My Longing Heart 荼蘼入相思 Nan Shu Sang Luo南书桑落Ancient Romance689k WordsCompleted [Super-strong girl × lazy, protective prince] Fictional setting + marriage before love + a touch of ensemble cast + duty to country and people + slow-burn romance for the heroine Ji You Ning was the legitimate daughter of the Chancellor's family and the betrothed of Xia Yunqi, Prince Jingning of the Dayan Dynasty. But an enemy kingdom's scheme forced her to witness her mother's brutal death, leaving her tormented by nightmares. As she lay on the brink of death, the Chancellor sent her to Mount J 7Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 956 寂 The Lonely Spring in an Empty Courtyard Comes Late 寂寞空庭春欲晚 Fei Wo Si Cun匪我思存Ancient Romance172k WordsCompleted A duet of flute and reed instruments brings about a tangled romance in a golden age. In the spring of the eighteenth year of the Kangxi reign, the emperor traveled to Baoding for a hunting expedition. That night, Nalan Rongruo, a palace guard who had accompanied the emperor, heard him play “Moonrise” on an iron reed. From a spot far from the camp, someone played along on a flute. Nalan recognized the flutist as Linlang, his cousin, who had been taken into the palace. He could not help showing hi 1.3kReads9.3Score226Shelves
7. 957 糟 Oh No! The Forbidden Lord Is Losing His Mind Over His Sweet Little Junior Sister 糟糕！娇软小师妹被禁欲尊上疯撩 Pineapple Prince菠萝王子Ancient Romance314k WordsCompleted [Delicate, Soft-Waisted Heroine + Transmigrates Into a Book + Devoted Couple, Sweet Romance + Cold, Ascetic Yet Irresistible Hero + Harem-Style Love Rivalry] Only after Lu Zhixue transmigrated into a book did she realize she was in a melodramatic, coercive-love cultivation novel. She was the supporting woman who helped advance the romance between the hero and heroine, only to die tragically in the end. At the whole sect's martial arts tournament, everyone was convinced she was hopelessly in love 20.2kReads9.1Score2.2kShelves

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   After transmigrating into the book, Lu Zhixue discovered it was a melodramatic, forced-love cultivation novel. In the book, she was a character who helped drive the romance between the male and female leads, and ultimately died a tragic death—how pitiful! 😟 However, she was delicate and supple, and the book also had elements of a clean-cut, sweet romance. The male lead was aloof yet incredibly alluring, and there would even be a love triangle with many admirers. The story seemed quite intriguing! 😉

8. 958 大 The Official Has Been Demoted Again 大人又被贬官了 Li Hua璃华Ancient Romance926k WordsCompleted Originally titled The Official Has Been Demoted Again On the day the Left Chancellor's daughter was to be married, she was dismembered inside her bridal sedan in full view of the crowd. Everyone said the crime had to be beyond human capability. So the most famous Master He in Chang'an was thrown into jail. He Jingxin: ...But I'm not really a master of the occult! I'm just a con artist! He Jingxin couldn't tell fortunes. She'd never read the Book of Changes and didn't know how to read faces. Song 25.7kReads9.5Score4.4kShelves
9. 959 疯 She's Gone Mad! The Day She Transmigrated, the Sickly Young Lord Vowed to Give Himself to Her! 疯了!穿越当天，病娇世子爷他要以身相许! Han Mianmian韩绵绵Ancient Romance868k WordsCompleted Original title: After the Heir’s Consort Turns Dark, All the Gods Fall at Her Feet [Transmigration + two scheming minds locked in a battle of wits + obsession + political intrigue + bickering couple] Yun Jincheng transmigrates and, the moment she opens her eyes, strips the sickly heir of his clothes and stumbles upon a secret he has kept hidden for years. Rumor has it that the heir of the Prince of Zhennan, who has been frail for years and gasps for breath after just a few steps, isn’t sick at a 2kReads9.3Score529Shelves

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   Both are super good and have high ratings. The first one is an ancient romance novel.

10. 960 关 Moonlight Within the Pass, Radiance Beyond the Frontier 关内明月塞外光 Luo Kun落鲲Ancient Romance589k WordsOngoing 381Reads9.3Score101Shelves

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    You can tell by looking at their ratings.

11. 961 漂 The Beautiful Stepmother Who Sweetened the Whole Family 漂亮后妈，甜翻全家 Lu Chi鹿迟Modern Romance501k WordsCompleted Publication deal signed. On sale August 28. [One-on-one sweet romance + marriage of convenience + lighthearted daily life + both leads speak their minds] Sheng Mumu transmigrates into a book. Other people transmigrate into books to date handsome men and become stars. But when it’s her turn, she has to become the stepmother of a 17-year-old rich young master? Help, she wants out! Wait, what? If she pretends to be married, she’ll get 500,000 yuan in pocket money every month and an additional card 54.5kReads9.6Score7.4kShelves

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    This is amazing!!! It feels like a rare find among contemporary romance novels that actually have some brains! [Heart emojis] The female lead is incredibly clear-headed and smart! [Admiration emojis] Many of her life attitudes are worth learning from. The romance between the male and female leads is also very engaging; they're both very direct and straightforward. I love this kind of thing, it's definitely worth watching! A light and sweet treat.

12. 962 锦 Brocade Butcher 锦屠 Li Er'er李尔尔Ancient Romance656k WordsCompleted Bianjing is full of powerful nobles. As the eldest legitimate daughter-in-law of the Marquis of Yongyi, a distinguished family of hereditary nobles, Xie Rongying embodies every virtue and is a model for women. A month after their wedding, her husband marched off to war. Half a year later, he died on the battlefield, his body brought home on his horse. From then on, a life of Buddhist prayers and the constraints of a chastity arch confined her for the rest of her days. As she lay dying, she seeme 16.1kReads8.6Score1.7kShelves

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    These books are absolutely amazing, especially the fourth one!

13. 963 甜 Sweet Spoiling: The Empress Is Adorable and Soft 甜宠：皇后娘娘又娇又软 Yang Congxin杨从心Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Historical romance + household intrigue + sweet romance The emperor of the Great Liang has only one woman in his harem: the empress. This leaves the court officials deeply dissatisfied. What displeases them even more is that His Majesty the Emperor actually carries the empress into court! 6.7kReads7.6Score340Shelves

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    These are all good books; they're all on my bookshelf.

14. 964 太 The Empress Dowager's Retirement Life 太后的退休生活 Zhou Xinhan周信含Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue + female lead is the mastermind behind the scenes + no romance + plot-driven + ensemble cast] After transmigrating to the Great Jing dynasty, Su Minqing entered the palace as the empress. She worked tirelessly at palace intrigue for over a decade and finally fought her way to becoming the Empress Dowager. The only catch was that there was another Empress Dowager in the palace besides her. As the emperor’s adoptive mother, she was named the Empress Dowager of the Two Palaces. The 6.1kReads8.4Score352Shelves
15. 965 团 The Adored Princess Is Beautiful and Sweet 团宠郡主美又娇 Wan YanS琬琰sAncient Romance451k WordsCompleted Sheng Wange was an astonishingly beautiful girl! She could compose poetry at three and speak in elegant phrases at five. By eight, she was the most beautiful and talented girl in the capital! Born to a noble family, her father was the prime minister, second only to The Outcast and above everyone else. Her mother was the second daughter of the Prince-Guarding General and the empress's younger sister. There were no princesses in the imperial family, nor any girls among the younger generation of th 1.2kReads8.7Score125Shelves
16. 966 甜 The Sweetly Seductive Princess Has the Chaste Prince Falling for Her 甜诱王妃撩爆，禁欲王爷也要沦陷 Green Tea绿茶茶Ancient Romance269k WordsCompleted [Reborn + very sweet romance + pampering + flirting + lighthearted] In her previous life, Xu Qingcheng was manipulated into mistaking her enemy for her benefactor, and ultimately died far from home. Reborn on her wedding night, Xu Qingcheng knows she won’t mistake the wrong person this time. The lifesaving benefactor she has been searching for all along is actually her husband! Looking at the cold, distant man, she decides to go all in. She sways her waist, gives him a flirtatious glance, and pe 10.9kReads9.2Score896Shelves

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    It's truly a great read, and I especially love the female lead's personality. After her rebirth, her goals are clear and unwavering. She protects her family, pursues her lover, and punishes evildoers with ruthless and decisive actions. Her bold pursuit of Murong Jing is particularly captivating; she's incredibly charming, drawing the prince step by step into her world of tenderness until he falls deeply in love and dotes on her. The two are so sweet together, especially watching the male lead's cold demeanor as he faces the female lead's advances. Though unable to resist, he always manages to restrain himself, which is strangely sweet. No angst, so feel free to jump in!

17. 967 公 The Princess and Her Court Investigator 公主和她的少卿 Southeast Scenery东南形胜Ancient Romance363k WordsCompleted [Pure historical romance + one man and one woman, devoted only to each other + sweet romance + no transmigration or rebirth + outspoken characters + devoted to the heroine + mutual affection] [Beautiful, bold princess VS scheming, tea-flavored male lead. Daily life + palace and court intrigue. Lighthearted writing.] [The heroine gets revenge on the spot. The male lead plans several steps ahead and is a model of gentlemanly virtue.] As the only legitimate princess, Liancheng was born to privilege 2.8kReads9.1Score367Shelves

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    A story about a manipulative male lead and a crazy female lead. The female lead is a pampered princess, and the male lead is the son of a prime minister. It's super sweet!

18. 968 冬 Bound by Love at the Winter Solstice 冬至缚情 Snow Sheng Winter Solstice雪笙冬至Ancient Romance270k WordsCompleted The eldest legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Dingbei marries into Prince Chen’s household by imperial decree. On their wedding night, her husband abandons her for the woman he loves. A scheming white lotus puts on an act at every turn and provokes her. In the capital, everyone plots and schemes, and intrigue is everywhere, whether hidden or open. But what does any of it have to do with her? She doesn’t love Prince Chen, nor does she love this prosperous, sordid capital. All she wants is to r 51.3kReads9.1Score2.2kShelves

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    ⭕️Ancient Romance Novel‼ ️➡️Jiang Xuesheng, the eldest daughter of the Marquis of Dingbei, becomes the Princess Consort of Chen through an imperial decree. However, on their wedding night, her husband, Prince Chen, leaves her for his beloved, leaving her alone in their empty chamber. In the bustling yet treacherous capital city, Jiang Xuesheng faces hypocritical facades and constant conspiracies. Her heart is with the border, yearning to return to the land of swords and wind, to find the warmth that had given her on that winter solstice.

19. 969 侯 The Marquis's Legitimate Wife 侯门正妻 Jin and Yu瑾和瑜Ancient Romance597k WordsCompleted Traditional historical romance + devoted and equally matched couple + play the pig to eat the tiger + scheming heroine + love that grows over time Among the clans of the capital, the Feng family reigns supreme. They are the emperor’s in-laws through the crown prince, the empress dowager’s maternal family through the favored consort, and enjoy the current emperor’s trust. The title of Marquis of Zhenbei is hereditary, and the family flourishes at the height of its power. Everyone says the Feng ho 4kReads7.7Score415Shelves

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    Arranged marriage that blossoms into love; the story has very positive values ​​and is definitely worth watching.

20. 970 折 Winning Over Jiao Ran 折服娇染 Xu Sui绪岁Ancient Romance295k WordsCompleted [Ruthless prince VS princess of a fallen kingdom] [Both chaste + Both strong + Love of country and family + Political intrigue] She is a princess of a fallen kingdom, enduring humiliation in the enemy nation. She masters military strategy and tactics, manipulates the enemy with ease, throws its court into chaos, and brings it down. At first, the two of them put self-interest above all else, trying to kill and outmaneuver each other. He lures her into his trap, but gradually falls for her delicat 807Reads9.1Score104Shelves

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    Both leads are strong, there's political intrigue, the female lead is career-driven, and the male lead falls for her first—the characters are fantastic! It's bittersweet, and the author's writing is incredibly good.

21. 971 宫 Palace Beauty 宫姝 Clear Summer Xixi清夏兮兮Ancient Romance631k WordsCompleted She dared not love too deeply, afraid it would all turn out to be nothing but a dream. She thought that once she entered the imperial palace, she would be like the other consorts, scheming every day to win the emperor's favor; She thought that once she entered the imperial palace, she would be like the other consorts, with invisible blood staining her hands; She thought that once she entered the imperial palace, she would be like the other consorts. In the end, it was only what she had imagined. 8.5kReads9.2Score947Shelves

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    1. The author is very meticulous, leaning towards patriotism. 2. I wouldn't recommend it if it's a palace intrigue story; it's from a few years ago. 3. A slow-paced, domestic power struggle. 4. A short domestic power struggle story featuring a sibling romance.

22. 972 折 Breaking Her Bewitching Bones 折她艳骨 Clear Skies天晴晴天Ancient Romance357k WordsCompleted Completed [Pure Historical Romance + Possessive Love + Amoral Hero with a Virtuous-Husband Side + Groveling Reunion + Dark, Angsty Romance with Sweet Moments] (Controlling! Goes mad with jealousy! Both are romantically inexperienced! A seemingly gentle but secretly dark, lovesick power minister vs. a resilient heroine who plans every step) Jiang Yu married the gentle and refined Chief Councillor. He cooked for her and combed her hair before the mirror. Because she was frail, he never went anywhe 11.2kReads9.2Score1.1kShelves

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    Highly recommend!!! [Drooling][adoration][adoration][adoration] It's incredibly good!!! The male lead's Buddhist beads appear cold and kind on the surface, but secretly they're the murder weapon that has killed countless people. Master Huijue is somewhat gossipy, so it's a story with both romance and humor [laughing][laughing]!!! [Adoration][adoration][adoration][adoration]

23. 973 带 I Transmigrated with a Supermarket, and the Entire Empire Became My Customers 带超市穿越，全皇朝都是我客户 Want Some Roast Duck?你吃烤鸭不Ancient Romance484k WordsCompleted [Cross-dressing Eunuch vs. Mischievous Young Prince] Liu Ruyi, a high school senior, transmigrates into the body of a little eunuch in the Cold Palace. She is told she must become the richest person in the land to return home, and is given a beginner’s gift: a survival System. Good grief! She’s just an ordinary high school senior, driven half-mad by studying and barely scraping by! To get home, Liu Ruyi throws herself into a life of nonstop hustling: studying, selling goods, flirting with the im 20Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    A female eunuch disguised as a man versus a mischievous prince who loves to tease cats and dogs—both are unreliable. Then, the male lead, shot in the butt, has his soul leave his body and meets a female lead who has transmigrated and brings a supermarket with her. The female lead lives in the Cold Palace, and the products she produces change the ancient world.

24. 974 反 The Villain Becomes Her Devoted Servant 反派沦为裙下臣 Splendor of the Mortal World人间盛景Ancient Romance315k WordsCompleted What do you do when you transmigrate into a book as a cannon-fodder character, only to be torn apart by the sickly, obsessive male lead? Nangong Chuchu’s answer: latch on to the powerful! The male lead, a hostage prince, is full of hatred? Then she’ll win him over. The original owner was spoiled by everyone and became arrogant and domineering? Then she’ll change their opinion of her and become a good princess. In the end, Nangong Chuchu still gets locked up! But this time, Mu Yunshen doesn’t tea 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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    High quality, diverse content, very beautiful

25. 975 盛 Cherished by the Powerful: The Lord Chancellor’s Darling 盛宠：权臣大人的掌心娇 Admiring Flying Fish from the Abyss临渊羡飛鱼Ancient Romance150k WordsCompleted (Rebirth + pampered romance + political intrigue + household drama + 1v1 + devoted couple) Reborn on the day of her wedding, Chu Jiaojiao decides not to run away! Remembering the miserable fate she suffered after fleeing her wedding in her previous life, Chu Jiaojiao vows to cling tightly to the powerful minister’s leg! On their wedding night “Husband~” A sweet, bone-melting voice comes from beneath the veil. Gu Chen raises an eyebrow, stroking his thumb ring with his right hand before giving a 1.6kReads9.1Score189Shelves

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    Story Synopsis: The first book is about a powerful minister and a noble lady. The female lead is reborn and falls in love with the male lead, eventually having adorable twins. The second book is about a princess and a bodyguard. The female lead is a time-traveling character, the male lead is a character who rises to power, and the crown prince is a character who is reborn. Recommendation Rating: 🔅🔅🔅🔅

26. 976 相 A Song of Longing: Clinging to the Emperor's Favor 相思赋：抱紧陛下金大腿 Mouse Who Eats Cats吃猫的耗子Ancient Romance289k WordsCompleted Gu Qingwan: Reborn once, Gu Qingwan remembers only three things: take down His Majesty the Emperor, devour His Majesty the Emperor, and cling tightly to His Majesty the Emperor's leg. Fan Mo: Nothing matters more than life and death. But he knows that beyond Gu Qingwan, nothing else matters. 178Reads8.8Score—Shelves
27. 977 佞 The Treacherous Minister 佞臣 Read a Little, Xu Bai读点叙白Mystery549k WordsCompleted [Amnesiac, Highly Skilled Detective X Cold-on-the-Outside, Warm-Hearted Eunuch in Power] [Historical fantasy + Mystery-solving + Two Beautiful, Powerful, Tragic Leads + Taking Another's Place + Marriage Before Love + Amnesia] After Zhao Yuqing is gravely wounded and loses her memory, she wanders to Jianzhou, where she is rescued by the kindhearted young lady of the Jia family. To repay her, Zhao Yuqing, gifted with both martial prowess and intelligence, solves the Jia family's murder case, only 808Reads9.1Score125Shelves

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    High-quality ancient romance novel‼️ High rating [heart] Zhao Yuqing suffers amnesia due to severe injuries and ends up in Jianzhou, where she is rescued by the kind-hearted Miss Jia. To repay her kindness, Zhao Yuqing, with her high martial arts skills and intelligence, solves the murder case in the Jia family, but is nearly silenced by local corrupt officials. At the critical moment, she is rescued by Gu Yanzhi, a high-ranking eunuch in the imperial palace. Gu Yanzhi is a close minister of the emperor, in charge of the Xuanmiao Bureau, a strategist full of wisdom and resourcefulness. The emperor indulges him greatly, allowing him to move freely among the court officials. Gu Yanzhi calls her his wife, addressing her affectionately as "Yuqing". To escape, Zhao Yuqing has no choice but to go along with him and return to the capital as his wife. When they are together, Gu Yanzhi treats her very gently and considerately. She even feels that he can tell what's wrong with her just by the slightest frown. But to her, Gu Yanzhi is both familiar and unfamiliar. She wasn't sure if her near-death experience from her serious injuries was related to Gu Yanzhi. She dared not lower her guard, concealing her amnesia. From Gu Yanzhi, she learned that she was originally the daughter of a butcher, and that her marriage to him was a scheme orchestrated by Crown Prince Zhao Mian. He remained silent about why she was seriously injured. Only after returning to the capital did someone secretly hand her a small note with twelve characters on it: "Zhao is innocent. A respectful marriage to Gu. Kill her and give her a grand funeral." It was Gu Yanzhi's handwritten kill order for Zhao Yuqing...

28. 978 二 A Second Marriage to the Eastern Palace 二嫁东宫 Spring Light Sways春光摇Ancient Romance850k WordsCompleted Shen Yuran was born into humble circumstances and was given to the Crown Prince as a gift. She adored him and looked up to him. Even when he was demoted to a commoner, she willingly stayed by his side through hardship. But after he returned to the Eastern Palace, things did not end well for her. After being reborn, Shen Yuran came to her senses. Rather than foolishly giving everything she had, she would be better off finding a dependable man and building a good life together. When the Crown Prin 4kReads8.9Score900Shelves
29. 979 庶 The Concubine's Plan for the Legitimate Daughter 庶女嫡谋 Bei Mu Nan Qiao北木南乔Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted The Grand Empress Dowager, who had ruled the court for more than a decade, passed away. Reborn as the unloved, impoverished daughter of a marquis’s concubine, she had no desire to strive in this life. All she wanted was to marry a husband with a short life expectancy and enjoy widowhood after he died. Yang Yue died in battle. After death, his soul lingered on, witnessing the shifts of power in the Great Qing dynasty and watching the Grand Empress Dowager be poisoned by her own grandson. When he 9.9kReads8.8Score1.2kShelves

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    These are all books I've read repeatedly on my bookshelf; they're all very good-looking.

30. 980 有 I Have a Romance I'd Like to Share with You 有个恋爱想和你谈 Watermelon Plays DJ西瓜打DJModern Romance371k WordsCompleted [Campus + Reborn + Redemption + Sweet Romance + Happy Ending] [Biker School Bully × Contrasting Desk Mate] • Jiang Jinfeng, the school bully at No. 4 High School. Handsome and tough, he’s best known for the pure-black wings tattooed on his hand, giving him an utterly intimidating look. School bully Jiang has a set of rules all his own. School Bully Rule No. 1: [If you like someone, be direct. Mute guys don’t deserve girlfriends.] School Bully Rule No. 2: [Take good care of the things your gi 10.9kReads9.4Score2.2kShelves
31. 981 只 With Only Seven Days to Live, She Won’t Take It Anymore 只剩七天寿命她不忍了 Lu Minghuang鹿明凰Ancient Romance456k WordsCompleted The short drama based on this novel, “Seven Days Left to Live, and She’s Done Holding Back,” is now available. [Powerful heroine + nation and family + decisive and ruthless + punishing scumbags] She was the dynasty’s female war god, who fought for her country and won countless honors. Yet on her wedding night, her childhood sweetheart of a husband poisoned her? The husband who seemed deeply devoted was, in truth, a hypocritical and cruel villain. He already had a pregnant concubine in his househ 71.2kReads9.1Score3kShelves

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    She was a legendary female warrior of the dynasty, renowned for her military exploits, yet on her wedding night, she was poisoned by her childhood sweetheart husband? Her seemingly devoted husband was actually a hypocritical and ruthless villain, already harboring a pregnant concubine. On their wedding day, he was ordered by the emperor to poison her, intending to kill his wife and favor his concubine. He claimed that if she handed over her military seal and took an antidote every seven days, her life would be safe. But Yan Donghuang knew there was no antidote for the Seven-Day Heartbreak Powder; her martial arts would gradually fade, her inner strength would slowly diminish, and after seven days, she would die bleeding from all seven orifices. With only seven days left to live, what did she have to fear? Opening the gates was the only option. [Angry][Angry][Angry] She would make the scumbag lose everything, turn the dynasty upside down, and make that high and mighty emperor pay the price for his foolishness and heartlessness.

32. 982 撩 Enticing Spring 撩春 Bai Su Yue白苏月Ancient Romance999k WordsCompleted Shen Lingyi, the daughter of a convicted minister, used a bowl of aphrodisiac wine to climb into the bed of Lord Lu, the Grand Secretary, and became his most favored mistress. Lu Yanting defied an imperial decree and refused to marry anyone else. He showered her with riches, all for the sake of seeing her smile… Sweet trap after sweet trap made Shen Lingyi fall completely in love with Lu Yanting, only for her to discover he had married her because she bore a resemblance to a princess who was al 2.4kReads8.9Score295Shelves
33. 983 病 My Yandere Brother Needs Comforting 病娇兄长需要哄 Qiying栖应Ancient Romance312k WordsCompleted “Chancellor, the young lady says she wants to buy a garden.” “Do it.” “Chancellor, the young lady says she wants to buy a mountain.” “Do it.” “Chancellor, the young lady says she wants to buy a male concubine.” “Do…” Chu Boqiu paused, then said with a faintly amused smile, “Find someone who looks like me and send him over.” The steward took half a step away, then heard the man add, “If she accepts him, beat him to death.” The steward stared in horror. “Beat the young lady to death?” Killing inte 1.2kReads8.3Score168Shelves
34. 984 名 Famed Throughout the Capital 名满京华 Mu Mu Mu Zhi木木木枳Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Rebirth + Revenge + Taking Down the Trash] Chu Muqing, the eldest daughter of the Yongning Marquis Household, was raised from childhood by her second uncle’s family in Hezhou. After returning to the capital, she believed her stepmother was kind, her younger half-sister was good-hearted, and all her relatives in the marquis household loved her. Who would have thought that one day she’d wake up and realize the loving mother and daughter, the harmonious family, were all an illusion? Meanwhile, tho 5.6kReads8.9Score624Shelves
35. 985 皇 Long Live the Empress 皇姐在上 Murong Xiao慕容晓Ancient Romance188k WordsCompleted [Gentle princess VS sweet-faced, black-hearted wolfdog imperial younger brother + younger man + light sweetness and angst] “Everything under heaven, as far as the eye can see, is within my power to give you.” A tale of how a wolfdog pretends to be innocent to win his royal elder sister’s heart: every seemingly unintentional move of his has been planned for a long time. Li Wujing had hoped to find herself a husband and live a peaceful, uneventful life. So why weren’t things going the way she had 814Reads8.7Score106Shelves
36. 986 郡 The Commandery Princess Is Reborn and Back for Revenge 郡主重生杀回来了 Yi Shuang宜霜Ancient Romance281k WordsOngoing Zhang Jiayue, the Princess of Yufang, was talked into visiting the Sure-Win Gambling House by her half-brother and the Third Prince. She brought along her childhood friend Jiang Yunzhao. After winning at first, she began to lose and got hopelessly hooked, borrowing a million taels of silver. The gambling house came after her to collect, bringing down both the Prince’s and Marquis’s households. She was killed, too. Unable to let go, she was reborn on the road as the gambling house’s collectors cl 367Reads8.1Score100Shelves

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    These ancient romance novels are characterized by their delicate and vivid writing style and engaging, intricate plots.

37. 987 春 Spring Boudoir Romance 春闺娇 Xiao Bei晓贝Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Ten-year-old Qin Zijin has just lost her mother when her aunt takes her to the capital. She thinks she's headed for a life as a dependent who'll die far from home, with no way back. Little does she know she's stepping onto a bright road where she and her mother-in-law will team up to take down scumbags, childhood sweethearts will shower each other with affection, and she can learn new skills and make money! Mother-in-law: I can do without a son, but my daughter-in-law is my own daughter. Husband 3.3kReads9.0Score469Shelves
38. 988 七 In the 1970s: Picking Up a Madman as My Husband 七零年代疯批夫妇 The Colorful Xue Jingfei色彩缤纷的薛静妃Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Historical era + green tea schemer + obsessive love + unhinged + powerful lead + everyday family life + pocket dimension + food + healing + transmigrate into a book This is the story of two unfortunate souls saving each other. After transmigrating into the countryside as a little orphan, Ming Dai meets Zhou Sinian, a mad powerful man who loves wearing red headscarves. Under the protection of his reputation, she manages to establish herself in the village. Zhou Sinian was a cannon-fodder characte 109.5kReads9.3Score11.4kShelves

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    It was only after Mingdai's arrival that he realized: that he could eat his fill even in a snowy winter and not have to go to sleep hungry; that sleeping on a warm kang under a dry quilt was such a blissful thing; and that there was so much delicious food outside of the barren land.

39. 989 通 After His Bedchamber Maid Ran Away, the Prince Begged Her to Return Every Day 通房跑路后，王爷日日求她回府 September Wind S九月的风SAncient Romance614k WordsCompleted [Pure historical romance / both virgins] She was a beautiful woman of mixed Han Chinese and Western Regions heritage, born into a military family and exceptionally skilled in martial arts. Free-spirited as the wind, independent and carefree, she had a pair of striking green eyes that captivated everyone. On the day she was to marry her childhood sweetheart, an imperial edict suddenly summoned the groom to become the princess's consort. The wedding never took place, yet, absurdly, she ended up sh 615Reads9.2Score105Shelves
40. 990 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

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    This story begins with the immortal's image at the Qingtian Pagoda and unfolds around it, with a tightly woven plot and delicate emotions. The female lead is a cheerful and generous chivalrous heroine, while the male lead is a shy and reserved doctor who blushes easily.

41. 991 春 Spring Stirs the Lotus Platform 春动莲台 Not Enough Grass Jelly to Drink烧仙草不够喝Ancient Romance453k WordsCompleted [Cherished, highborn daughter × dignified, abstinent son of a prominent family] Rumor has it that Shen Lianchi, the youngest daughter of the Grand Princess and the Duke of Zhenguo, has been sickly for years. She has a noble title, but is really an ugly woman. Yet this supposedly ugly woman has a marriage match that all the noble young ladies in Tokyo envy: she was betrothed to the Fu family’s young master before birth! What kind of man is Fu Yuji? Born into a distinguished scholarly family, a pr 1.6kReads7.4Score220Shelves

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    This book! The story unfolds slowly and steadily. The female lead is of noble birth, the legitimate daughter of a prestigious family. Her mother is a princess, her father is the Duke of Zhenguo, she has the Emperor as her uncle, the Empress Dowager as her maternal grandmother, and her fiancé is the eldest son of the head of a prominent family. It's incredibly sweet and romantic!

42. 992 他 He Is in the South of the Clouds 他在云之南 Jing Xing景行Modern Romance209k WordsCompleted When they first met, he was shrouded in shadow, reeking of blood and violence. He asked her, “Who are you? Where are you from? What are you doing here?” It was a long time before she thought of the true answer: “I'm Shen Xun. I came from the far north to the south of the clouds, to meet the love of my life.” He was her Morpheus, giving her a poppy-like dream of love, bewitching and intoxicating. He captured her soul, clouded her mind, and made her addicted. Like a pawn crossing a river, she went 25.2kReads9.7Score4.8kShelves

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    The first book has a grand scope, featuring a high-IQ spy who endures hardship and falls in love with a petty thief in a chaotic world. Their relationship is fraught with love and hate, and the protagonist teaches the female lead many lessons: "Even though I'm just a petty thief, I want to save him..." It's definitely worth reading! [Thumbs up] The second book is also worth reading. The male lead is a narcotics police officer, and the female lead is a reporter. Their relationship is a mix of sweetness and heartbreak. "Cheng Li, do you want to come back and marry me? A pull tab from a soda can is all it takes to propose!" "I am Shen Xun, I came from the far north to the south of Yunnan to meet my love." The narcotics police officer is truly admirable! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up] The third book features two protagonists who were both strategists in their past lives. They kill each other, are reborn (the female lead first, then the male lead), and experience a love-hate relationship with intense emotional turmoil. It's a great read! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up] The fourth book features two protagonists who share a body. You'll never guess the female lead hides her true strength and pretends to be weak while seeking revenge until later. She has very strong moral principles. The author, Bai Lu Cheng Shuang, recommends this book; it's definitely worth reading! [Thumbs up] The fifth and sixth books are both soul-swapping (two people from the same world swap souls, and both are eventually discovered) revenge stories. The sixth book is very immersive; the aloof beauty is brought down from her pedestal—it's absolutely amazing! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up] I hope everyone can check them out; you won't regret it. My current favorite genre is soul-swapping revenge stories. Any recommendations?

43. 993 重 Reborn, to Meet You Again! 重生，与君再相识！ Wu Yuetang伍月棠Ancient Romance625k WordsCompleted Also known as: [Oh No! The Man She Toyed With and Abandoned Became the Regent!] [Heroine and Supporting Heroine Swap Souls + Mutual Salvation + Play the pig to eat the tiger + Two Strong Leads] Song Wan, daughter of a notorious prime minister, died. Her newlywed husband, whom she had waited five years for, shot her dead on a cliff. When she opened her eyes again, she had become someone else: a merchant's daughter who had also been betrayed by her husband and eventually hanged herself. Facing a 17.8kReads9.1Score2.1kShelves
44. 994 娇 His Sweet Wife Coaxes Him Every Day, Turning the Sickly Treacherous Minister into a Simp 娇妻日日哄，病娇奸臣变舔狗 Ying Yeye樱也也Ancient Romance507k WordsCompleted [A one-on-one romance: a delicate, gorgeous beauty who’s actually falling apart vs. a murderous, power-hungry minister who’s actually a total simp. Super sweet! Super steamy! Super swoon-worthy! Trust me!] Jiang Yuelian is fair-skinned, beautiful, and mischievous, but she is mute. And the Empress has betrothed her to Xie Jin, a treacherous minister. Jiang Yuelian laments her terrible luck in being born at the wrong time. To survive, she does everything she can to please the minister. But as she 2.4kReads8.7Score363Shelves
45. 995 皇 Your Majesty, Behave. You Can't Escape My Grasp 皇后，乖，你逃不出朕的五指山 Crystalline Salt结晶盐Ancient Romance212k WordsCompleted One is an emperor who climbed to the throne over mountains of corpses, the other the legitimate daughter of a powerful military governor. After their wedding, they treat each other with courtesy and join forces to command the court and the harem. Xiao Cen thought he'd married an empress as lovely as a flower and shrewd beneath her beauty. Then he discovered that, while she was gentle and obedient in public, behind closed doors she dared to use forbidden drugs. He let his guard down for just a mo 2.5kReads9.0Score209Shelves
46. 996 撕 Tear Apart the Harem! Win Favor! She's a Lunatic, Who Dares Cross Her? 撕后宫！得恩宠！她是疯批谁敢惹 Cats Are Extra Sweet猫猫特别甜Ancient Romance683k WordsCompleted [Palace Intrigue Only + Concubine-born Daughter + Reborn + Revenge + Everyone Is Evil + Wish-Fulfillment] [The story begins before the heroine enters the palace] [The emperor favors no one at first, and the heroine doesn’t fall in love] Jiang Shiying had died once. She died in childbirth, after her own elder sister had her killed to keep the baby. Reborn, she had made up her mind: she would enter the palace and get revenge, but she wouldn’t suffer! Not her stepmother or her elder sister, not eve 7.3kReads9.3Score958Shelves

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    I've recently really enjoyed reading historical romance novels, and these are some I carefully selected—they're absolutely fantastic!

47. 997 代 A Substitute Bride Becomes Empress 代嫁为后 Green Mint Ice绿色薄荷冰Ancient Romance170k WordsCompleted She was the princess chosen by the royal family to marry in another princess’s place. On the journey to seal the marriage alliance, she was cautious and careful with every word. Yet by a twist of fate, she became the apple of the Western Regions prince’s eye. When the truth comes to light… 1kReads8.6Score111Shelves
48. 998 娇 The Sweet, Beloved Consort Who Bewitches Hearts 娇娇宠妃惑人心 You Gongyu尤宫羽Ancient Romance425k WordsCompleted [Not a pure couple; he dotes on her exclusively later on; a little palace intrigue; the heroine is a master flirt; story complete] She transmigrated from the modern world. Quirky and clever, she was also a brilliant actress. Emperor Shengwu could govern with effortless command, bring peace and stability to the realm, and win battles from a thousand miles away, striking fear across the four seas. He was an emperor who held all power in his hands and ruled over all beneath the heavens. Yun Mengq 51.6kReads9.3Score6.3kShelves
49. 999 祸 A Nation's Calamity: Yan (Complete in Two Volumes) 祸国·式燕（全二册） Fourteen Towers十四阙Ancient Romance369k WordsCompleted The land of Wei is divided among Yan, Bi, Yi, and Cheng. Crown Prince Zhanghua of Yan, fifteen years old, was set to marry the third daughter of the Xie family, Xie Fanyi. But Xie Fanyi tragically died on the way to her wedding. Two years later, the new emperor chose her younger sister, Chang Yan, as his empress. And so, at thirteen, Xie Chang Yan bid farewell to her paternal family, left her hometown, and journeyed to the imperial capital to learn court etiquette as she waited to come of age. S 3kReads9.5Score528Shelves

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    I have high standards and have read quite a few historical romance novels. I highly recommended "Refusing to Marry the East Wind" and "Listening to Spring Rain All Night in a Small Building" back then; both are completed and not particularly long. [Heart emojis]

50. 1000 皇 The Empress Is Peerlessly Beautiful 皇后绝世倾城 Zhong Zhizhong钟之中Ancient Romance563k WordsCompleted [Empress + sweet romance + redemption + healing smiles + devoted, fatherly hero + skip if you mind these tropes] She is the Duke's legitimate daughter, breathtakingly beautiful and yearning for freedom. All she wants is to find one person to share her whole life with. He is the emperor of Dongsheng, renowned since his youth and ruthless in his methods. Wherever he goes, bones are left strewn across the land. To him, women are nothing but pieces on a chessboard. He ascended the throne at 6kReads8.9Score500Shelves

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