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

1. 151 王 After Being Reborn, the Princess Consort's First Thought Is to Find a New Husband 王妃重生后，第一件事就想换夫君 Xiao Tianyi小甜一Ancient Romance394k WordsCompleted Su Wan, the Princess Consort of Prince Zhao, who died young of consumption in her previous life, has been reborn. Looking back on her previous life, she had been gentle and virtuous, managing the household with propriety, all the while trying to warm the heart of her husband, a man as cold as ice. The result was only too predictable: She failed to melt the ice and instead wore herself out, riddled with ailments at a young age, before dying in her prime. Reborn, Su Wan thinks things over carefull 14.5kReads9.1Score1.1kShelves
2. 152 何 Why Not Sail Together 何不同舟渡 Xian Yuke羡鱼珂Ancient Romance483k WordsCompleted "The print edition under the same title is available to buy online" [No golden finger, no transmigration, no rebirth. A pure historical romance about family and country, with high-IQ espionage and political intrigue] [A double agent undercover + a petty thief who grows: a lone wolf plays a game of raising a rabbit, gives her fangs, then insists they run away together] In a chaotic age, she is a thief worth less than a blade of grass, willing to do whatever it takes to stay alive. She steals ten 143kReads9.7Score106.8kShelves

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   If you haven't read these four books, hurry up and check them out! Highly recommended! 👍 The female protagonists in all of them are incredibly decisive.

3. 153 谢 The Xie Family's Short-Lived Son Has Lived to a Hundred 谢家的短命鬼长命百岁了 Yi Ran怡然Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted [Screen adaptation rights sold] The lid of a dead person's coffin won't lie flat because they had an unresolved longing in life. Given time, that longing turns into a demonic obsession, and unless it is resolved, their descendants will suffer. Yan Sanhe's job is to release the dead from their obsessions. One day, she gets hounded by Third Master Xie, who claims to have one. Yan Sanhe says she doesn't deal with the living. Third Master Xie replies, “Everyone says I won't live long. Just think of 127.1kReads9.6Score17.2kShelves

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4. 154 平 A Secondary Wife? What a Joke! She Smashes Her Phoenix Crown and Remarries in Glory 平妻？笑话！她砸碎凤冠风光二嫁 Starlit River星河意Ancient Romance314k WordsCompleted [Complete. The male and female leads are each other’s one and only, body and soul] On the eve of her family’s destruction, Shen Yuzhi hurriedly married and escaped the catastrophe. The day after their wedding, her husband, Jiang Chengyu, led his troops to war. She waited alone for three years, only to learn that he wanted to take her enemy as a concubine. Heartbroken and disillusioned, Shen Yuzhi asked for a divorce. Jiang Chengyu sneered at her. “You didn’t know, did you? The man who touched yo 780Reads9.1Score116Shelves
5. 155 瞎 My Blind Husband Is a Hopeless Romantic. I Can Lie to Him and Deceive Him, but He Won’t Leave 瞎子夫君恋爱脑，欺他骗他都不跑 Deer in the Deep Forest深林的鹿Ancient Romance357k WordsCompleted Shen Zhixi only wanted to have a child with Song Lianzhou, not take responsibility for him. Men were all worthless and could never be relied on. Their only use was helping women get pregnant. Her own father taught her the first lesson in hating men. She had never met her biological father. He got her mother pregnant out of wedlock, then abandoned them, leaving mother and daughter to endure everyone’s scorn. Later, her childhood sweetheart betrayed and set her up, making her give up on men for g 7.4kReads9.1Score882Shelves
6. 156 入 I Enter the Palace and Rise to High Rank: As His Majesty's Cousin, What Have I to Fear? 入宫即高位，我是陛下表妹我怕谁 Mu Niannian慕年年Ancient Romance477k WordsCompleted Palace intrigue + faux cousins + push-and-pull romance + winning hearts + taming a man Spring, Year Ten of the Zhaoqi reign. Shen Jiayu was summoned to the palace and became one of the emperor’s consorts. On the surface, the imperial harem seemed calm and peaceful, but beneath it lay tangled interests and hidden currents. The consorts schemed and fought among themselves, while the newcomers trembled with fear, terrified that one careless mistake would cost them their lives. Only Shen Jiayu s 240kReads8.9Score41.6kShelves

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   This book is absolutely amazing! The pinnacle of ancient Chinese romance novels! [Thumbs up]

7. 157 借 Surrogate Motherhood? The Second-Time Bride and Beloved Consort Insists on Rising to the Top 借腹生子？二嫁宠妃偏要步步高升 Silver Terrace and Golden Palace银台金阙Ancient Romance626k WordsCompleted [A gentle, kind widow and an arrogant, biased emperor. Sweet, doting everyday romance, with little palace intrigue (the emphasis is on little).] The Yu family had three daughters, all beautiful. The eldest became a countess, the youngest became a consort in the palace, and only the second daughter returned home a widow less than five years after her marriage, with a little girl in tow. One day, the palace consort suffered a miscarriage and was told she would have difficulty bearing children in t 22.8kReads9.3Score3.4kShelves
8. 158 雪 Snow Falls on Youyan 雪落幽燕 Helian Chengcheng赫连澄澄Ancient Romance176k WordsCompleted Li Mei, courtesy name Shuyuan, is the legitimate daughter of Prince Yongping’s household. At seven, she was granted the title of County Lady Jing’an. Born with a silver spoon in her mouth, she nevertheless had an unreliable mother. Her mother was a fiery-tempered daughter of a military family, fiercely jealous by nature. In a fit of rage, she killed Su Su, Prince Yongping’s favorite concubine, and was stripped of her title, expelled from the household, and sent to live in seclusion on Mount Nan, 1.1kReads—Score102Shelves

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   This is a fictional historical novel set in the Tang Dynasty, incorporating historical events such as the Tang Dynasty's royal family's use of witchcraft, the Zhang Guang murder case, and the Jingyuan Mutiny as its backdrop. It's a "warm-hearted man" story. The female lead is a county princess, and the male lead is a young general. The female lead's family suffers misfortune, and she and her mother flee to Youzhou. In Youzhou, the female lead and the male lead meet by chance, surviving together in the wilderness and falling into an ancient cave together. The male lead takes great care of the female lead. The female lead's father is exonerated and his title is restored, and the female lead returns to the royal palace. Just as the two are preparing to marry, someone interferes, ruining their marriage. The female lead is forced to become a nun, living a very difficult life. The male lead cooks for them, showcasing his warm-hearted nature.

9. 159 勾 Flirt with the Crown Prince, Become His Favorite Consort? A Piece of Cake 勾太子，宠妃？顺手的事儿 Snowy Dudu雪之嘟嘟Ancient Romance418k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance, sweet romance, sweet romance! We’ll say it three times because it’s important] She transmigrated? And became a favored concubine to the Crown Prince of the Jun Kingdom? After waking up one day, Mu Wantang finds herself inside a wish-fulfillment novel she had read recently, as the Crown Prince’s beloved concubine. Jun Chengyan, the Crown Prince of the Jun Kingdom and The Outcast, is breathtakingly handsome, elegant, and incomparably noble. The original owner was beautiful, but not 24.8kReads9.1Score2.5kShelves

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   (Both are virgins!) From the moment he took her under his wing, he vowed to protect and love her for the rest of his life, never letting her suffer the slightest harm. He was capable enough not to fail even in protecting his own woman. This trivial matter was nothing to him. He would shield her from bullets and swords. "Father, I don't need a woman to balance the court and stabilize the government." For the rest of his life, she was his only one. His short, powerful words, carrying an undeniable firmness and determination, exemplified his unwavering commitment. Though many rivers flow, he would only drink from one; though countless riches exist, he would only choose one. From the moment he met her, he knew she was the only one for him. Before her, anyone else was acceptable; after meeting her, no one else could compare. Mu Wantang was his Achilles' heel; to touch her meant certain death. "Life is long. But some things are as solid as a rock, unyielding to the passage of time." He wanted the empire, and he wanted Wanwan too. He wanted her to stay by his side, to share his life and death. If one day he truly lost his empire and the hearts of his people, the responsibility would be his. Only an incompetent man would blame everything on a weak woman. He showed her through his actions that he would always stand behind her, as if he would mend even the most catastrophic flaws. She seemed unable to ignore her own heart any longer. Mu Wantang... Fell in love with Jun Chengyan. He knew she had many unknown pasts and secrets, but as long as she was by his side, he didn't care about anything else. Fate had smiled upon her, giving her a second chance at life. She believed in Buddhism, and even more so in karma. Marrying him was the best decision she had ever made. He would make her the most noble and happiest woman in the world. The letter didn't contain lengthy, elaborate writing. Only a few simple sentences: 'All is well, don't worry,' 'Wait patiently for me to return,' 'I miss you...' Jun Chengyan quickly opened the envelope, seeing the familiar, delicate handwriting on the paper, and felt a surge of warmth in his heart. Mu Wantang didn't write anything particularly sentimental, only telling the Crown Prince that she was safe and sound in the Eastern Palace and that he should focus on the war. She also knew that the Phoenix Kingdom had hundreds of thousands of reinforcements and was worried about his ability to cope, especially regarding the gunpowder shortage. She had sent him two large boxes of gunpowder. The letter said that gunpowder was extremely lethal, urging him to be extremely careful when using it and to strive to win the battle as soon as possible to return and be with her. Wanwan… Jun Chengyan's thumb unconsciously tightened around the paper. He lingered, reluctant to look away from the letter, as if he could see Mu Wantang a thousand miles away through the words on the paper. "I know you have many little secrets, but as long as Wanwan can be by my side, I don't care about anything else." Jun Chengyan only wanted her. Mu Wantang waved her hand, giving him a 'I can't communicate with you' look, quite spoiled. But Jun Chengyan loved that about her. A gentle breeze, carrying a faint floral fragrance, stirred their hair. "Your Highness, I am so fortunate to have met you," she couldn't help but say. Compared to most women of this era, whose marriages were arranged by their parents and matchmakers, she lived a free and unrestrained life, and with the Crown Prince as her strong and reliable backer, what more could she ask for? "I am the same. Meeting Wanwan is the greatest fortune of my life," he said in a low, magnetic, and gentle voice, as if his overflowing love had nowhere to go. How fortunate he was to be by her side, to walk hand in hand with her. Jun Chengyan did not believe in gods or Buddhas, but since meeting her, he had thanked the gods countless times for bringing her to his side. The arrogant and revered Crown Prince was now willingly submitting at her feet, doing things unbecoming of his status. Mu Wantang unceremoniously climbed onto his back, and Jun Chengyan easily stood up. "Your Highness, am I heavy?" Mu Wantang deliberately whispered in the man's ear. "Heavy!" "Nonsense, I'm very light." Mu Wantang's little tiger teeth were showing in anger, her claws outstretched, as if she was about to bite him at any moment. Jun Chengyan chuckled. "What I'm carrying is my whole world. The whole world is on my back, how could it not be heavy?" It was hard to imagine that such a flat belly could be carrying his child, the blood and flesh belonging to the two of them. "Hmph, Your Highness doesn't love me anymore." Mu Wantang accused. Jun Chengyan: "…" He sighed helplessly. He coaxed her softly, "How could that be? I love Wanwan the most, more than I love myself." Recently, Mu Wantang's temper had been getting worse, probably because she was pregnant and more sensitive and suspicious. With a precious baby in her belly, Jun Chengyan didn't even dare to raise his voice to her. He was afraid of upsetting her and making her overthink. No matter what it was, the Crown Prince was always reasonable, coaxing and persuading her. Jun Chengyan had used up all his patience in his life on Mu Wantang. The entire Eastern Palace belonged to him, and even she belonged to him. However, the Crown Prince didn't care about that; he only thought the little one was quite well-behaved and knew how to listen to his father. (Three years later: Father, do you think I'm obedient? Jun Chengyan: Come here, Father will show you with his actions.) The little one gently kicked her, very lightly, as if deliberately trying to get his mother's attention. Mu Wantang chuckled and stroked her belly. She asked softly, "You like lotus flowers just like your mother, don't you?" As soon as she finished speaking, the little one moved again inside, as if responding to his mother's question. At this moment, she seemed to be coated with a warm and sacred maternal glow. "When you grow up a little, Mother will take you to pick lotus pods." "If you were a boy, and Mother took you to pick lotus pods, you might get a scolding from your father." The Crown Prince said that he didn't care if it was a boy or a girl; as long as she gave birth to him, he would love him. But he really wanted a little daughter like her. He said he wanted to raise a miniature version of her. Watching her daughter grow up felt like she had personally participated in her childhood. "But don't worry, whether you're a boy or a girl, Mommy will love you very, very much." "If your father dares to punish you, Mommy will protect you." Mu Wantang made a righteous and resolute promise. Anyone who didn't know better would really think she was incredibly capable. Little did they know, a few years later, they made a mistake, and the two of them, one big and one small, were being disciplined by the Crown Prince against the wall. And yet, neither of them was willing to submit. The royal family had produced such a romantic figure. "Wanwan, be good, I'm here, don't be afraid." The Crown Prince stroked her soft, dark hair, kissed it, and comforted her. He had eyes; he could see. He could also sense that His Highness truly loved his little granddaughter. The tenderness and doting in his eyes were genuine and undeniable. Looking at Tang'er's happy and joyful face, it was clear that His Highness protected her extremely well. She could doubt anything about him, but she couldn't question his love for her. Even if it was a joke, Jun Chengyan didn't like it. "Wanwan, you know, to me, you are the most precious person in this world." "Every word you say easily touches my heartstrings; don't mention such things again." His voice trembled slightly, as if he was truly hurt by Mu Wantang's words. Jun Chengyan's lips curved slightly, watching the warm interaction between mother and child, a feeling of comfort washing over him. Nothing in this world could be more beautiful than this. "I want Wanwan to become my rightful wife, to share the same bed in life and the same grave in death." "In the future, even a hundred years from now, in the annals of history, our names will always be together." "Wanwan, are you willing?" "Your Majesty, I am willing." This was his and Wanwan's child, his flesh and blood. A new life, connected to him by blood, had been added to the world, and he had brought him into it. "Little one, I will try my best to be a good father and give you the best of everything." So, the person who loves you, no matter how many times they've heard it, will still be moved by you. No matter how stubborn, they will willingly be coaxed into submission. True favoritism is knowingly falling into a trap, even if it's a charade. It's a commonplace principle, yet it becomes special because of you. "You possess a unique aura, seemingly not belonging to this world," he slowly said. "Past lives and present lives, in this life, you have traversed time and space, carrying a unique karma." "Everything is karma. Your connection with His Highness the Crown Prince is profound. In this life, you will support each other and bring blessings to the world." Sometimes, Jun Chengyan even felt that she didn't belong to this world. Would she be like their first encounter—met out of thin air, then vanishing just as suddenly? Now, the suspicions she had deliberately suppressed were ruthlessly revealed by Master Wukong. Jun Chengyan was undoubtedly flustered, even somewhat at a loss. "Rest assured, benefactor, you are deeply blessed. You two have crossed past and present lives. Your arrival in this life, traversing time and space, is due to this intricate web of fate that you have come to His Highness's side." This man, unknowingly, had possessed everything about her, becoming indispensable to her life. Having been with Jun Chengyan for so long, she had given him her whole heart. And she herself was already inseparable from him. Her voice was hoarse as she said, "Wanwan must remember her words. If one day Wanwan dares to disobey..." The unfinished words concealed an almost obsessive possessiveness. Mu Wantang's heart pounded. She looked up into his deep eyes, where an intense emotion she had never seen before surged. "No, I promise you, I will never leave you. If possible, for all eternity, Mu Wantang wants to be with Jun Chengyan." Mu Wantang looked directly into Jun Chengyan's eyes, her resolute words comparable to the most moving love confessions in the world. It was touching. Especially for Jun Chengyan, who loved her to the extreme. "My destiny with you is profound, so no matter what happens, even if we are not in the same space, even if the distance is vast, I will cross time and space to come to your side." Jun Chengyan's expression finally softened. His voice held a barely perceptible joy, "Wanwan and I are destined to be husband and wife for all eternity. Heaven has given Wanwan the opportunity to meet me, and Wanwan must cherish it." When Jun Chengyan heard that the two supported each other and that their fates were intricately intertwined, he was overjoyed. However... She came from another world, and Jun Chengyan worried he might not be able to hold onto her. Such ethereal and supernatural matters could not be altered by human power. The Crown Prince's hands were capable of both writing and swordsmanship. They were simply not suited for such delicate and slow work. When she first entered the palace, she had hoped to bloom like a pear blossom, radiating her own pure light within a limited time. And now, she had achieved it. Unique, unshakeable, blooming freely in the sunlight. The young girl's expression was charmingly arrogant, her words so proud, yet it evoked no annoyance whatsoever. The Crown Prince only found her adorable. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, perhaps? "Your Highness, do you remember the first time we met?" Hearing this, Jun Chengyan's thoughts drifted away. As if remembering something, the man's thin lips curved slightly, his long, narrow phoenix eyes shimmering with gentle light. "Of course I remember. That day, I will never forget." Mu Wantang didn't know how others viewed her. Because her eyes, from beginning to end, were fixed on the Han Yu platform. Fixed on that tall, imposing figure. Jun Chengyan appeared calm, but in reality, his heart was more turbulent than anyone else's. Watching the young girl approach him, his large hand at his side unconsciously clenched. His usually sharp and imposing phoenix eyes were now fixed on Mu Wantang without blinking. Thick, curled eyelashes cast a shadow beneath his eyes, concealing the turbulent emotions surging within. Just moments before Mu Wantang reached the steps, Jun Chengyan strode down. The eunuch from the Ministry of Rites was about to say, "This is improper." Suddenly realizing that the Crown Prince had never cared about etiquette, and had done all sorts of improper things with the Crown Princess, it seemed like a little more wouldn't make a difference. So, she wisely shut her mouth. "Crown Princess, please give me some face and don't be angry, okay?" Jun Chengyan continued to coax, "The gift is outside the palace. I wonder if the Crown Princess would be willing to accompany me on a trip outside the palace?" Mu Wantang finally raised her head, her moist eyes filled with a hint of expectation. A phrase suddenly popped into Mu Wantang's mind: 'A gentleman as handsome as jade, unparalleled in the world.' However, when it actually happened to him, he was happy to accept it, willingly enjoying everything. As long as the girl before him was by his side, he would do anything. He had promised to give Mu Wantang one life, one love. "There's another reason. I want you to be at ease. I promised you I would be your one and only for life, and I can keep that promise." "I grew up in the deep palace, witnessing the infighting and concubines vying for favor. I've seen through the illusion of imperial favor." Jun Chengyan's fingertips gently stroked her cheek, the movement tender yet carrying an irresistible force. "I don't want you to become a bird in a gilded cage, hoping for the emperor's favor every day, vying for his attention, living in constant fear." "I want you by my side not as one of the many concubines in the Eastern Palace, but as my only wife." His eyes were deep, each word spoken solemnly, "For the rest of my life, only Wanwan will be by my side, and that will be enough." He softened his voice, "In my heart, no woman in the world can compare to Wanwan, and even the Third Princess of Yunlu is not as beautiful as a single hair on Wanwan's head." "If we're talking about beauties, isn't Wanwan the most beautiful woman in the kingdom?" Jun Chengyan turned her face towards him, making her look into his eyes. He murmured, "Comparing Wanwan to that Third Princess is an understatement." Jun Chengyan thought to himself, he vaguely remembered Yun Xin's appearance, she was quite ugly, not as pretty as his little girl. The Crown Prince of Jun Kingdom truly loved his Crown Princess and the child she bore. "Your Highness, every New Year's Eve from now on, you must stay up with me." "We must do this for the rest of our lives, until we grow old." "Good." "But I am greedy, one lifetime is not enough." "For all eternity, I will stay up with you." What he wanted was for his little girl to be by his side, for all eternity. "For all eternity, I will keep you by my side." He never believed in ghosts or gods, but after meeting her, Jun Chengyan was constantly grateful to all the gods and Buddhas for sending her to his side. He prayed to the gods and Buddhas to grant his greed, so that he could meet her again in his next reincarnation. A year later. Mu Wantang successfully gave birth to a little princess. She was named Jun Lexi. The little princess was adorable, a spitting image of Mu Wantang. His so-called invincibility was simply because he hadn't met the one he was willing to succumb to. He couldn't resist the drug's effects because it was her. Years of perseverance and restraint couldn't withstand a single glance from her. He indulged her, crumbling completely under her deliberate advances. "Your Majesty, no." Mu Wantang slapped his lips shut. Meeting Jun Chengyan's puzzled gaze, Mu Wantang suppressed a laugh and said, "Your Majesty, I am pregnant." Jun Chengyan: "…"

10. 160 攀 Marrying Up 攀高枝 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance424k WordsCompleted [Film and TV rights sold] [Print edition published] Zhang Zhixu had everything from birth. A family with a century of prestige, enviable talent, and a career that kept rising step by step. But he found life terribly dull. Then, one day, an accident struck, and his soul entered a woman's body. A woman who couldn't read a single character, yet dreamed of marrying into a powerful family and becoming a phoenix. · Chen Baoxiang had traveled a thousand miles from the countryside to the capital, hoping 165.6kReads9.6Score23.2kShelves
11. 161 兰 Lan Falls on Nangong 兰落南宫 Yingshan Hui of the Star Moon Palace星月宫的影山辉Ancient Romance274k WordsCompleted After the Jin Kingdom's defeat, its Second Princess, Qin Shuyan, travels to the Southern Kingdom in her older sister's place to marry for peace. Orphaned young, she was raised by the empress and grew up gentle and kind. The Southern Kingdom's eldest prince, Su Yanyu, is a refined and gentle man with a calculating mind. At first, he views this princess from an enemy state with suspicion, but her resilience and sincerity gradually move him, and he falls for her. Five years into their marriage, the 4.2kReads7.2Score306Shelves
12. 162 她 She Broke Off the Engagement Without Hesitation! Her Reborn Ex-Husband Chases Her to His Doom 她毅然退亲！重生前夫追妻火葬场 Win the Lottery天中大奖Ancient Romance515k WordsCompleted (Both leads are reborn + rekindled love + no misunderstandings + the husband’s long road to winning her back + sweet romance) [In their previous life, she loved him; in this life, he loves her] Scene One: One day, the Marquis of Dingnan was choosing a husband for his daughter. Pointing at a portrait, he said: “This one’s nostrils are too big. What if An’an’s children inherit them?” “This one’s eyes are too small.” He had reason to suspect they were just for show. “This one’s too short.” He was s 4.1kReads8.9Score307Shelves
13. 163 恶 The Wicked Supporting Lady Is Doomed to Live as a Widow? Brother-in-Law, I’m Scared 恶毒女配守活寡？夫兄，人家好怕 Ye Buhong叶不鸿Ancient Romance558k WordsCompleted [Elder Brother Steals Younger Brother’s Wife + Deliberate Seduction] (Black-hearted scheming villainess ✖️ abstinent, cold-hearted junior tutor) In her previous life, Pei Jingxu remained a widow for three years for her husband, Rong Xuanzhou, who had died in battle. But then he returned to the capital with Bai Shutong, the widow of his comrade-in-arms, and her two children. The Rong family elders said nothing, only urging Pei to be virtuous and magnanimous. The widow was peerlessly beautiful. No 113.3kReads9.3Score19.4kShelves

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14. 164 皇 Has the Noble Consort Left Qirong Palace Today? 皇贵妃今天出栖容宫了吗？ Xiaoman Crisp小满酥Ancient Romance528k WordsCompleted [☆No transmigration, no rebirth, and no pristine couples] [☆The romance develops gradually] Everyone in the palace knew that the person they must never offend was neither the pampered and fiery Noble Consort Hui nor the peerlessly beautiful Consort Cen, but Noble Consort Zhe of Qirong Palace, Lady Fucha. A consort's guide to survival: If you want to get ahead, never provoke the lady of Qirong Palace. She was the emperor's first woman, his companion and confidante since their youth; the mother 15kReads9.3Score1.3kShelves

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    [The son born to the female lead. — Chen Taifu was so engrossed in his lecture that when he came to his senses, the entire class had fallen asleep.]

15. 165 暴 The Tyrant Gives Me One-on-One Lessons in Palace Infighting 暴君一对一辅导我宫斗 Konghua空花Ancient Romance252k WordsCompleted Everyone says the newly enthroned emperor of the Dayan kingdom is a cruel and brutal tyrant. Song Yin, a transmigrator, thinks that tyrants are supposed to be the type who love beauties more than their kingdoms. So why does this one spend every day plotting how to kill his own concubines? Tyrant: “The women in my harem love power, not me. Keep your head down if you want to survive.” Song Yin: “Understood!” Later Tyrant: “A consort who doesn’t want to be empress isn’t a good consort.” Song Yin: “ 268Reads8.9Score—Shelves
16. 166 误 I Wandered Into His Bedchamber and Was Seized by a Mad Villain 误入寝帐，被疯批反派强取豪夺了 Zhao Xiaoyao赵小爻Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Unhinged, Obsessive Villain × Sweet, Timid Little Softie] [Transmigrate into a book + 1v1 sweet romance + Powerful man becomes her devoted dog for love + Intense sexual tension and possessiveness] [Su Ruan (Jiang Luyi) × Yan Chen] Jiang Luyi transmigrated into the vicious supporting character Su Ruan, who was doomed to die by the third episode. It was hell mode from the very beginning. Not only had she ended up in the wrong bed, she'd also cracked open the head of the deranged villain. Su Ruan 497.8kReads9.3Score69.2kShelves
17. 167 抄 After the Confiscation, the Most Beautiful Woman Is Seized by a Powerful Minister 抄家后，第一美人被权臣强取豪夺 Yang Si Si杨姒姒Ancient Romance507k WordsCompleted [Political Intrigue + Romance + Coercive Love + Powerful Male Lead and Vulnerable Female Lead + Obsessively Possessive Hero] A resilient, beautiful heroine versus a calculating, ruthless hero An imperial edict sends Chancellor Qing Heng to prison, where he dies by suicide, supposedly out of guilt. His entire family is executed, and his only daughter, Qing Yan, is forced into servitude and sent to the Entertainment Bureau. Those of servile status are made to serve and entertain others, as prostit 33.6kReads8.8Score4.5kShelves
18. 168 太 With the Crown Prince’s Backing, the Duke’s Reborn Legitimate Daughter Goes on a Rampage 太子撑腰，重生后公府嫡女杀疯了 Huang Chengcheng黄澄澄吖Ancient Romance314k WordsCompleted (A satisfying household-intrigue story + face-slapping and taking down scumbags + no forgiveness + no suffering in silence) Lu Xi brought a million taels in dowry when she married Prince An, and helped him become Prince An of Qin. She went to his fief to recuperate for two years. When she returned to the capital, her adopted younger sister had taken her place. Lu Xi's husband and mother-in-law relied on her adopted sister. Even Lu Xi's grandmother and father favored her. They locked Lu Xi aw 3kReads8.1Score331Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese romance, completed, well-written, the female lead is resourceful and capable without feeling frustrated, recommended.

19. 169 三 Three Layers of Snow 三重雪 Flowers and Wine o花载酒oAncient Romance203k WordsCompleted [Historical Romance] [Shared-Space Body Swapping] [Mutual Healing] [Lives Out of Place] Xie Jingyu had always believed he had done nothing wrong. When he had a wife, a child, and a smooth official career, all he did was listen to a friend's slander and wish for a household where both wife and concubines lived in harmony. Who could have guessed that one day he would return to his residence and find himself all alone, while his wife had passed away long ago? Then, seven days later, he fell into an 161Reads—Score469Shelves

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    It doesn't feature any female abuse, nor does it involve domestic power struggles or palace intrigue. Instead, it's a story that highlights the strengths of female characters, making it well worth watching!

20. 170 笨 The Foolish Beauty Was Doted on by a Mad Prince After Her Substitute Marriage 笨蛋美人替嫁后被疯批王爷宠上天 Mo Qi Jun莫栖君Ancient Romance666k WordsCompleted [The short drama adaptation of With You, We Journey Beneath the Bright Moon is now open for reservations. Original novel of the Spring Hues series of animated dramas; print edition signed] [Swapped bridal identities + marriage for good fortune + love after marriage] [An adorably clueless beauty who charms people without realizing it VS a double-standard, mad prince] Qiao Yun fell and injured her head as a child. Her father showed her no affection, her stepmother had no love for her, and she beca 57.5kReads9.1Score5.2kShelves
21. 171 错 Mistakenly Bound to the Eunuch, He Helps Me Ascend the Throne 错绑九千岁，他助我登临帝位 Two or Three Sounds Beneath the Moon月下两三声Ancient Romance156k WordsOngoing [War-God Grand Princess × Lord Eunuch: Fierce and ruthless to outsiders, proud and devoted to her] “Women rule” + “Court intrigue” + “Both pure” + “Power couple” Ye Shumei returns from battle to find that her fiancé, Wen Zhijin, is going to marry her imperial younger sister. How could she possibly put up with that? If you’re going to be so unreasonable, then I’ll just... On a dark, windy night, she climbed over the wall into the Grand Tutor’s residence and hauled someone back to her villa in a s 42Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A female-centric story, a historical romance with two strong leads, sweet romance and political intrigue, and the writing is quite good.

22. 172 帝 The Imperial Princess's Stratagem: Within and Beyond the Mountains and Rivers 帝姬策之山河表里 Cao Mengyun曹孟云Ancient Romance160k WordsOngoing Su Huanhuan transmigrated. The moment she opened her eyes, the air was thick with danger and crisis lurked everywhere. Thankfully... She wasn't going solo. First things first, she'd find the other five transmigrated companions just like her. In Su Huanhuan's eyes ✪ω✪, the script Lingjing had given her was... From princess to empress: I sweep across the eight corners of the world with modern knowledge. But in her five companions' eyes ಥ_ಥ, the script was cl 20Reads—Score123Shelves

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    If you value a clean and pure romantic relationship, this is a must-watch! It's a 1v1 romance where both the male and female leads are virgins. General Shen Xiao's promise to live and die together isn't just empty talk; it's a genuine willingness to entrust his life to someone. The two go from being adversaries to lovers who can rely on each other, and then to emperors and empresses who rule the world together. The bond between them is beautifully portrayed.

23. 173 重 Reborn in the Dragon Bed, the Beloved Consort Cries in the Emperor's Arms 重生在龙塌，宠妃抱着陛下哭 Staggering Along蹒跚行Ancient Romance461k WordsCompleted [A spoiled, sweetly obedient favorite consort VS a gentle, jade-like emperor who's sweet on the outside and ruthless within (they are not each other's first, but he dotes on her exclusively from the beginning to the end)] Jiang Shuyi's life as a favorite consort went smoothly for fifteen years. The emperor was gentle and benevolent, doting on her without restraint, and not a single woman in the harem dared challenge her. But she was blind to her own sister's treachery. In the end, her closest 100.8kReads9.2Score11.2kShelves
24. 174 王EN My Prince, Be Gentle: Your Princess Is Delicate and Soft 王爷轻宠，王妃她身娇体软 Blue Iced Coffee蓝色冰咖啡Ancient Romance137k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + marriage first, love later + devoted couple + happy ending + sweet romance] Yan Wanning, the eldest daughter of the Duke's household, had lost both her parents. Beautiful and gentle by nature, she had spent her childhood treading carefully in the household. Later, the emperor arranged her marriage to Prince Anbei, who lived far away on the northern frontier, and made her his principal consort. According to the rumors, Prince Anbei was a battle-hardened giant with the build 6.9kReads9.0Score584Shelves

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    This book progresses incredibly fast; it covers the content of over a hundred chapters in just five chapters! The male and female leads aren't pretentious; they consummate their marriage right after getting married! 💗The female lead is the legitimate daughter of a duke's family, and the male lead is a prince of a different surname. Their marriage is bestowed by the emperor, a classic ancient romance novel of arranged marriage leading to love💘. It's sweet throughout with no angst, and their relationship develops at breakneck speed—super captivating!

25. 175 重 After Being Reborn, My Five Brothers Beg Me in Tears to Return Home 重生后，五个哥哥哭着求我回府 Mu Mianmian慕绵绵Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Currently being published] [She chases him after the breakup + sweet romance + satisfying read] In her previous life, Jiang You'an was a cannon-fodder side character in a novel where the whole family doted on the heroine. Her entire family favored her younger sister, and she was beaten to death with clubs. After being reborn, she refuses to repeat her past mistakes, only to discover that her family regrets everything and begs for her forgiveness. Everyone wants to make amends? Hah, I’m not int 7.8kReads9.4Score1.3kShelves

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    The first one is absolutely amazing!!! The others are all so sweet and romantic 😍😍😍

26. 176 攻 Attack the Cicada 攻蝉 Flowers and Wine o花载酒oAncient Romance224k WordsCompleted [Adorable, fiery-tempered sweetheart VS a diverse cast of male leads] Historical romance transmigration into a book + irresistible heroine + brothers vying for her + face-slapping and falling hard + a testosterone-fueled battlefield of rivals Ji Yunchan wakes up to find she has transmigrated into a book as the villainess doomed by Heaven, and her wedding is taking place that very day. Determined never to get involved with the male lead, she decides to keep her head down and stay alive once the w 39Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 177 误 Led Astray, Scammed by the System, and Then I Slept with the Wrong Crown Prince 误入歧途，被系统诈骗后睡错太子 Night Mountain Dweller夜山居Ancient Romance188k WordsOngoing [Unhinged Villain x Goofy, Mischievous Little Troublemaker] [Transmigrate into a book, sweet romance + 1v1, light political intrigue, light System, possessive obsession, coercive romance, extremely jealous] [Huo Zhanli x Su Qing] Su Qing was scammed by the System and transmigrated into a novel, only to end up in bed with the wrong big shot. She tried to run, but he pulled her into his arms. "Su Qing, you can forget about escaping for the rest of your life." "Don't you want to act up? Go ahead an 117Reads—Score—Shelves

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    💕💕💕

28. 178 穿 I Became the Deposed Empress in the Cold Palace, So I Raised a Baby 穿成冷宫废后去养娃 Moonlit Journey月途Ancient Romance2.2M WordsCompleted Leng Luoyue, a web novelist who regularly stayed up late writing until she was half-dead, suddenly dropped dead. Not only did she die suddenly, she also transmigrated. She woke up in the body of a disgraced empress confined to the cold palace, who had died in childbirth, and was bound to some inexplicable child-rearing System. To complete her mission, she had to raise the little kitten into the crown prince. Since she’d already transmigrated, what else could she do? Raise him, of course! 5.3kReads9.0Score863Shelves

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    The first transmigration novel I got hooked on featured a female protagonist who transmigrated into the body of a deposed empress who secretly gave birth in the cold palace. She forced herself on the male protagonist, who had mysophobia and wanted nothing more than to kill her. The story begins with the child crawling out of a dog hole and stumbling upon the male protagonist.

29. 179 怀 After I Conceived His Child, the Regent Prince Treated Me Like His Most Precious Treasure 怀崽后，摄政王将我宠成心尖尖 Queen Julian朱莉安女王Ancient Romance353k WordsCompleted After transmigrating into a tragic romance novel, Shen Shu tries to avoid being tortured to death by taking the future regent, a man with power to shake the heavens, under her wing. The regent is gloomy, violent, and indifferent to women, so Shen Shu goes to great lengths to seduce him: When the prince is angry, she patiently soothes him. When he's bored, she puts in the effort to tease him. Even when he falls ill and feels cold, she lies in his arms to warm him with her body. Everyone assumes t 1.8kReads9.3Score243Shelves
30. 180 当 Playing an Ancient Local: Sticking to My Script as the Disfigured Passerby 当古代土著，拿稳毁容路人甲剧本 Qiu Jun湫桾Ancient Romance242k WordsCompleted [The Greatest Beauty of All Time x The Cool, Mature Master of Medicine and Poison] [One-on-One, Both Pure, Angsty Push and Pull, Mutual Redemption, Tender Romance] Ye Nong was the greatest beauty of all time. After an accident left her disfigured, her family sent her to the countryside to fend for herself. The darling of heaven had fallen into the mud. For a time, Ye Nong thought her life was over. But by misfortune, she stumbled upon news of a reclusive divine physician. The physician had a str 44Reads—Score119Shelves

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    A calamity descended from the heavens, disfiguring the peerless beauty Ye Nong and banishing her to the countryside by her family. Unwilling to accept this fate, she disguised herself as a medicine boy and sought medical help at the Bamboo Residence. There, she encountered Fu Yanqing, a cold and aloof physician who loved raising snakes. Initially, he was full of mockery and difficulties, but later he willingly healed her wounds and protected her as she returned to prosperity.

31. 181 回 Back in the Capital, the Brilliant Miss Is Famous Across the Land 回京后，神算大小姐名满天下 Bright Blue灿蓝Ancient Romance741k WordsCompleted [No romance + metaphysics + fortune-telling + satisfying read + secret identity + ghost-catching + lighthearted, no angst~] Yun Zhuo of the Xiao family was abandoned as a child. When her relatives come looking for her, she decisively returns to the capital to become a thorn in their side. Her birth mother says she’s uncouth and illiterate? But in the blink of an eye, she’s welcomed into the capital’s circle of master scholars, discussing poetry and prose and interpreting the fate of the world. T 156.7kReads9.6Score20.6kShelves

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    The first book contains elements of metaphysics, the second discusses the great wisdom of strategists, and the third is similar to the second. Highly recommended.

32. 182 御 The Censor's Playful Wife 御史大人的纨绔妻 That Chatterbox那个话痨Ancient Romance321k WordsCompleted He is a young censor, cold-faced and upright, who never gives anyone a kind word. She is a spoiled, pleasure-seeking young lady in Shengjing, always teasing cats and dogs. He is a trusted minister to two generations of emperors, while she is doted on by her parents. What happens when a man of such impeccable propriety meets a shameless woman? What happens when a woman with a serious weakness for handsome men meets a man of striking good looks? She was attracted to his looks on a whim, on a s 5.9kReads9.2Score709Shelves

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    It's so beautiful!!!

33. 183 豆 The Tofu Seller's Daily Life as Head of the Household 豆腐娘子的掌家日常 Where the Flowers Fall花落止乎Ancient Romance683k WordsCompleted [Everyday Street Life]+ [Family Matters]+ [Daily Life]+ [Farming and Business] P.S. No golden finger. The female lead was transmigrated into a body before birth. Content warning: The leads are not each other's firsts. If that bothers you, don't read! A tall, strapping prison clerk and a fair-skinned, beautiful tofu seller with a fiery temper. One is domineering and uninhibited, while the other seems delicate but is actually covered in thorns. See how this ordinary family fights hard to carve out 10kReads8.9Score879Shelves

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    1️⃣ This story takes place in an ordinary alley. The male lead is just an ordinary, rough-around-the-edges prison guard, while the female lead is a thoughtful and idealistic person. 🌿🌿 2️⃣ The cunning and powerful minister's beloved wife

34. 184 权 The Alluring Powerful Minister 权臣妖娆 Minced Meat and Fried Egg肉沫跑蛋Ancient Romance960k WordsCompleted Also known as The Female Top Scorer and The Female Imperial Tutor. He was a celebrated, charmingly elegant top scorer, showered with every favor under the heavens. Only after the Du family was destroyed and he hanged himself in prison did the world learn that “he” was a woman! After her father's death, the family's good name was ruined. Dozens of loyal servants starved to death. The beautiful women of the household were either made into servants or reduced to playthings for officials. Reborn, Du 3.3kReads9.1Score426Shelves
35. 185 身 Body Swap: The God of War Prince Takes Over My Household Battles 身体互换：战神王爷替我宅斗 Clear Breeze Begonia清风海棠Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [1v1, Fun Romantic Comedy, HE, Wise and Cool-Headed Young Lady vs. Adorable God of War Prince, Both Chaste, Happy Ending] The people of the Jiang household notice that their young lady has been acting strangely lately. The young lady used to be quiet and gentle. Now she’s still quiet, but there’s a murderous aura about her. In the garden, her sweet-talking younger sister affectionately reaches to link arms with her. Ye Zhan dodges at once, her voice full of disdain. “If you want to talk, then ta 11.5kReads9.1Score1.7kShelves

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    I've read them all, and every single one of them is wonderful.

36. 186 权 The Powerful Minister Breaks Down in Tears: He’s Fallen for His Rival’s Younger Sister 权臣爆哭：看上对头亲妹妹 Madam Raccoon狸猫夫人Ancient Romance313k WordsCompleted [Complete] Brother who dotes on his sister + sweet romance + cozy moments Xiao Yu couldn’t understand why his younger sister was so set on marrying beneath her. The top scholar came from a poor family and had no connections, power, or influence. Marrying him would mean a life of hardship, with no telling how many years she’d have to wait before things got better. His sister had far better options. Until he fell for the top scholar’s precious younger sister. He would do whatever it took to make h 2.5kReads8.7Score259Shelves
37. 187 青 Childhood Sweethearts to Lovers: Returning with a Jade in His Arms 青梅变竹马，朝阳抱玉归 Widowed, But Not Lonely鳏寡非孤独Ancient Romance390k WordsOngoing [Female Disguise, Iron-Blooded Heir × Male Disguise, Downtrodden Sixth Prince] [Historical Romance, Alternate Setting | Pure Historical Romance, no transmigration, no System | Both are chaste in body and heart, each other's first and only love | Includes war and court intrigue. The plot is fictional, so please don't nitpick the details.] Xie Yu is the "only son" of the Marquis of Dingyuan's household. She has disguised herself as a boy since childhood and is destined to defend the northwest in 784Reads—Score109Shelves

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    Give this one a try! [Sending hearts][Sending hearts]

38. 188 替 After Marrying the Sickly Crown Prince Who Practices Buddhism in Her Sister's Place, She Makes Him Break His Vows 替嫁给病弱佛修太子后，他破戒了 Qin Qiu Chenyin琴秋尘音Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Traditional Historical Romance + Household and Palace Intrigue + Rebirth Revenge Fantasy + Substitute Marriage + Powerful Hero and Heroine + Black Lotus] After jumping from the city tower, Jiang Nanzhi and her legitimate elder sister, Jiang Tanxin, are both reborn. In her previous life, Jiang Tanxin gave up her childhood sweetheart, the young lord Shen Che, to become the Crown Princess, and schemed to make Jiang Nanzhi marry Shen Che as her substitute. But who could have guessed that the Crown 4kReads8.9Score561Shelves

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    After leaping from the city wall, Jiang Nanzhi and her elder sister Jiang Tanxin were both reborn. In their previous life, Jiang Tanxin, in order to become the Crown Princess, abandoned her childhood sweetheart, the heir apparent Shen Che, and even plotted to have Jiang Nanzhi marry Shen Che as her substitute. But who would have thought that the Crown Prince was not only a Buddhist cultivator but also extremely sickly, ultimately allowing rebels to storm the city! High on the city wall, the rebels tied the two women together, forcing Shen Che to choose between them. He ultimately chose Jiang Tanxin. Reborn, Jiang Tanxin actively sought to marry Shen Che, and even wanted Jiang Nanzhi to marry into the Eastern Palace in her place. Although the Crown Prince was all looks and no substance, perhaps they could cooperate to avoid the rebellion five years later. But as they cooperated, why did her belly grow so large? Jiang Nanzhi: "." The Crown Prince broke his vows, her elder sister was furious, and her ex-husband was in dire straits. [Laughing][Laughing]

39. 189 雪 The Snowbound Blade 雪藏刃 Xie Xue Hanyan邪雪寒嫣Ancient Romance894k WordsCompleted One is a cold-faced constable who disguises herself as a man. The other is the Prince of Xichuan, a foreign nobleman said to have brought about his wife's death. When these two meet, an extraordinary story is bound to unfold. Passing herself off as a man to serve as a constable in the Six Fan Gate is no easy task. Dao Xueshan even changed her name to Dao Sanxue. To make it in a crowd of men, she has only one choice: be crueler, fiercer, more ruthless, and better at killing than they are. But she 344Reads—Score152Shelves

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    Completed, entirely handwritten novel. The female protagonist disguises herself as a man, working in the government and navigating the complexities of officialdom. It features martial arts detective work, suspense, political intrigue, and female-centric cooperation. The female protagonist possesses exceptional martial arts skills and is completely devoid of romantic ambition. 😊

40. 190 不 Before Daybreak 不终朝 Leisurely Rain闲雨Ancient Romance218k WordsCompleted [Two Generals + Love of Country and Home + Long-Suffering Romance + Mystery and Investigation + Mutual Pining + Commander Couple] [A decisive, resilient, loyal and strategic female general vs. the steady, patient and far-sighted commander of the Yinchi Army] Shen Xun and Xie Jin are sworn enemies, bitter rivals whose relationship is common knowledge. They rose to fame in their youth and spent ten years at war, yet in the end, they could not escape becoming pawns. A single imperial decree marryin 2.1kReads9.5Score331Shelves
41. 191 青 After Losing Her Memory, the Childhood Sweetheart Became the Young General's Cherished Love 青梅失忆后成了少年将军掌中娇 Kelisiting克莉斯汀Ancient Romance223k WordsCompleted [Clever, Cunning Foxlike Heroine VS Steady, Stern, Humble Hero] [One-on-One Romance, Sweet Pampering, Adorable Child, Childhood Sweethearts] [The Hero Suffers] The night before, Shen Zuihuan was still preparing for her engagement ceremony. The next morning, she woke up in shock to discover she had been married for five years already! Her fiancé was nowhere to be found, and her current husband was the childhood friend she had hated most of all. He was even holding a child who looked exactly like 26.1kReads9.3Score2.3kShelves
42. 192 多 Surely You Laugh at My Passion 多情应笑我 Jiu Xiaoqi酒小七Ancient Romance216k WordsCompleted Lin Fang has been disguised as a boy since childhood, and she can't help feeling helpless about it. Her household registration says she's male, so what can she do? But the secret she has sworn to protect is discovered by a young boy she accidentally rescues! Lin Fang thought she'd picked up a deadweight, but once the boy, Yun Weiming, regains his identity, she feels as if she's sitting on a mountain of gold. “Who would've thought! I've picked up all kinds of things before, but you're the most va 70.3kReads9.7Score9.3kShelves
43. 193 云 The Moon in Yun Ting's Heart 云廷心上月 Sugar Beans Aren't Bitter糖豆不苦Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + palace and household intrigue early on + sweet romance + devoted one-on-one love + happy ending] [Sickly beauty x obsessive male lead] After transmigrating into a book, Qin Yannian finds herself as a minor character in a political scheming novel aimed at male readers. The book is three million words long, and she appears in only three hundred of them. The original owner of her body relentlessly pursued her second cousin, insisting she would marry no one else. In the p 14.7kReads8.9Score2.1kShelves

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    These two books truly captivated me. The female lead initially only approached the male lead to survive. The male lead was initially indifferent, but later, the powerful figure fell for her! I'm totally sold! [Admiration][Kiss][Kiss]

44. 194 朝 Day After Day, Endless and Long 朝朝漫漫 Young Master Little White Rabbit小白兔公子Ancient Romance335k WordsCompleted Moonlight spilled across the ground, cool and pale. Lotus flowers stood tall in a tranquil pond. A gauzy veil concealed her face as she danced with graceful poise, every smile and frown captivating. People said Gu Yanchu, the powerful grand secretary, was the emperor’s illegitimate son, abandoned among the common people. Otherwise, how could he have joined the Grand Secretariat at such a young age? It was a pity that such an elegant, handsome gentleman had married a fierce and domineering young 5.2kReads9.1Score440Shelves
45. 195 病 Spring Returns to the Branches of a Sick Tree 病树枝头又逢春 Sweet Melon甜甜的瓜Ancient Romance476k WordsCompleted [Print edition now available] Sang Nian accidentally climbs into the world of cultivation and becomes the vicious supporting female character who meets a tragic end in the book. System: Your mission is to marry the male supporting character, Xie Chenzhou, abuse him, humiliate him, and then get killed by him. Sang Nian: OK (brandishes little whip) (hits herself) (collapses with a thud) System: (silence) (stares at the sky) System: Mission changed. Win him over, or go mine coal. Sang Nian: (smiles 196.2kReads9.5Score26.2kShelves

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    The first book features a male protagonist who transmigrates to ancient times during a war era, experiencing pain and inner turmoil; the female protagonist is reborn. Their love is mutually supportive, an equal partnership, and doesn't diminish their intelligence. The writing is beautiful. "The sun and the moon support each other, walking side by side, illuminating and redeeming each other." The only downside is that it's unfinished 🥺 The second book, get your tissues ready! It's an ensemble piece, and I'll let you in on a secret: the ending is heartbreaking, but they reunite in another world… The third book starts slowly but grows stronger. It features a baby's rebirth, a system, mind-reading abilities, and characters awakening their consciousness… Everyone is a complete individual; there are no truly evil people. The fourth book truly amazed me when I opened it, and I cried for a long time after finishing it. Set in a war-torn era (alternate history), the female protagonist is an insignificant character who, with the male protagonist's encouragement, grows into a spy (initially to make a living, later voluntarily) fighting for her country. The male protagonist is a double agent, misunderstood by the world, yet he protects his family time and time again. The subject matter is somewhat heavy, but the fate of the nation rests on the shoulders of every citizen. It begins and ends with a ferry crossing… The fifth book, Lin Du, the junior martial uncle, uses his own schemes to try and change everyone's destiny. A group portrait, many foreshadowing elements, and a mind-bending plot. "She traversed the torrent of time, facing blood, tears, and frost, exhausting herself, making a desperate gamble, using her present self to guide her past self, to seek a reunion. And so, a boat appeared on the seemingly hopeless crossing, and withered trees sprouted new life…"

46. 196 簪 The Record of Hairpins (Complete in 4 Volumes) 簪中录（全4册） A Chilly Breeze on Either Side侧侧轻寒Mystery992k WordsCompleted The little red fish Agashnie, which feeds on human blood; the mysterious talisman that had followed Li Shubai for years; Empress Wang, the peerless beauty of the Daming Palace; three clusters of doodles written by the late emperor himself before his death; a marriage contract made with Wang Yun in their youth... Every mystery returns to its point of origin. Every choice remains beyond anyone’s control, as impossible to resist or escape as fate itself. Yang Chonggu has returned to the palace and 17.3kReads9.7Score2.8kShelves

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    I highly recommend "The Xie Family." Despite its title, it's the most captivating book I've ever read on Tomato Bookstore. The story, characters, and writing are all excellent; once you start reading, you can't put it down. "The Golden Hairpin" is also a captivating story with no flaws.

47. 197 响 Echoes Across the Empty Mountain 响空山 Lu Shuiling鹿水灵Ancient Romance307k WordsCompleted [One-on-One, Lighthearted Comedy, Happy Ending, A Scheming but Cowardly Beauty vs. a King Kept as a Canary, Both Chaste, Joyful Reunion and Happy Ending] Liu Shaosheng, the second young lady of the Minister of Rites' household, is unpopular and considers herself wicked and spiteful. But she's too timid and cowardly to act on her bad ideas, so not one of them has ever come to pass. For all her unlikeable failures, she once managed to do something remarkable. She hid Qi Shuo, a wanted criminal of 2.7kReads8.8Score249Shelves

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    I recently got hooked on this; it's a highly-rated historical romance novel and definitely worth reading.

48. 198 满 My Whole Family Are Cannon Fodder, but After They Read My Mind, They Rebel 满门炮灰读我心后，全家造反了 I Really Love Little Crabs超爱小螃蟹Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Physical edition of "Claiming the Pearl 2" goes on presale October 17 at 7:30 p.m.] [Mind reading + System + adored by the whole family + transmigrate into a book + play the pig to eat the tiger] Qiao Jiaojiao had accumulated so much virtue in her past life that the Old King of Hell granted her a rebirth with all her memories intact, plus a golden finger: a Virtue Points Shop. Qiao Jiaojiao was thrilled to start her new life, only to discover she hadn't been reborn at all. She'd transmigrated i 124.4kReads9.7Score14.2kShelves

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    The first book features a male protagonist who transmigrates to ancient times during a war era, experiencing pain and inner turmoil; the female protagonist is reborn. Their love is mutually supportive, an equal partnership, and doesn't diminish their intelligence. The writing is beautiful. "The sun and the moon support each other, walking side by side, illuminating and redeeming each other." The only downside is that it's unfinished [almost crying]. The second book, get your tissues ready! It's an ensemble piece, and I'll let you in on a secret: the ending is heartbreaking, but they reunite in another world… The third book starts slowly but grows stronger. It features a baby's rebirth, a system, mind-reading abilities, and characters awakening their consciousness… Everyone is a complete individual; there are no truly evil people. The fourth book truly amazed me when I opened it, and I cried for a long time after finishing it. Set in a war-torn era (alternate history), the female protagonist is an insignificant character who, with the male protagonist's encouragement, grows into a spy (initially just to make a living, later voluntarily) fighting for her country. The male protagonist is a double agent, misunderstood by the world, yet he protects his family time and time again. The subject matter is somewhat heavy, but the fate of the nation rests on the shoulders of every citizen. It begins and ends with a ferry crossing… The fifth book, Lin Du, the junior martial uncle, uses his own schemes to try and change everyone's destiny. A group portrait, many foreshadowing elements, and a mind-bending plot. "She traversed the torrent of time, facing blood, tears, and frost, exhausting herself, making a desperate gamble, using her present self to guide her past self, to seek a reunion. And so, a boat appeared on the seemingly hopeless crossing, and withered trees sprouted new life…"

49. 199 邪 The Evil Emperor's Devoted Love: His Lovesick, Poisonous Consort Slaughters Her Way Through the World 邪帝绝宠：病娇毒妃杀疯了 Wine Frost酒霜Ancient Romance597k WordsCompleted [Strong Male Lead and Strong Female Lead] [Secret Identity] [Everyone’s Favorite] [Sweet Romance] In her previous life, Su Jingning was the only legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo’s household, and a peerless beauty. But she was blind to people’s true natures and trusted the wrong man. For the sake of a hypocrite with the heart of a beast, she defied her parents and spent five years scheming for the man she loved, helping him rise to power. She never expected that all her painstaking plan 9.6kReads9.2Score1.2kShelves

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    These books are absolutely amazing, each one is incredibly good, they're truly my absolute favorites. I've already read the first two three times.

50. 200 今 Joy Comes This Winter 今冬有喜 Spring Blossoms, Autumn Harvest春华秋实Ancient Romance186k WordsCompleted At that age when everyone hated her, the naive Zhou Fo'er fell in love with Xie Shu. Xie Shu was arrogant and utterly disdainful. Fo'er was absurd, and he scoffed at her. One day, Xie Shu said, “There's happy news this winter.” Fo'er replied, “I've never been happier.” 3.6kReads8.9Score395Shelves

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