The Male Lead Is a Shadow Guard or Bodyguard Who Gets Punished by the Female Lead 男主是暗卫侍卫，被女主罚

1. 1 太 Her Highness the Crown Princess Reigns Supreme, While Her Sickly Prisoner Begs for Her Favor 太女殿下在上，病娇质子卑微求宠 Cherry Mini Ball樱桃迷你丸Ancient Romance803k WordsCompleted [Women rule | Mutual devotion | Loyal dog-like hero | Strong heroine and hero | Hero is submissive] [Mighty, domineering Crown Princess/Empress vs. childhood friend and hostage prince from an enemy kingdom] The little hostage prince whom the Crown Princess had cherished since childhood betrayed her. He joined forces with her eldest half-sister to frame her for treason, then returned to his homeland to attack her. The Crown Princess was furious. She led her troops to drive back the Eastern Xiao K 4.3kReads8.9Score280Shelves

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   Those who enjoy watching others get beaten up can watch this.

2. 2 王 Your Highness, Your Lord Is on His Knees Begging for Forgiveness 王爷，主君跪求原谅 Mu Chenze慕辰泽Two Male Leads321k WordsCompleted [Dual male leads + sweet romance + devoted and loyal + happy ending + each other's only one] Dominant, devoted prince on top VS restrained, loyal guard on the bottom Xiao Xuan is the regent praised by the common people, the cold-faced demon feared by officials, and the great general admired by his soldiers. He is also the emperor's younger brother, whom the emperor hates with a passion. People across the land either fear him, respect him, or hate him, all because their own interests are at stake 3.4kReads9.1Score337Shelves
3. 3 重 Reborn: The Shadow Guard Is Dutifully Spoiled 重生之影卫乖乖被宠 Xue Zi Qi雪子柒Two Male Leads136k WordsCompleted Shen Qingling thought he would never fall in love with anyone, until his little shadow guard came to him. Given another chance at life, all he wants is to keep his little shadow guard by his side, never to part for all eternity. The writing is limited, so don't overthink it while reading!! 5.2kReads9.2Score642Shelves
4. 4 殿 The Prince Is Bullying His Personal Shadow Guard Again 殿下又在欺负他的专属暗卫 Mu Chenze慕辰泽Two Male Leads235k WordsCompleted [Male leads, both strong, mutually devoted, both virgins, a little hurt/comfort, a touch of the supernatural] [Devoted, domineering bodyguard (Chu Yun) × a prince who responds to gentleness, not force (Song Huaichuan)] Do you believe in a bond destined across three lifetimes? Karma comes full circle. We meet in three lifetimes, and each time, you die for me. From now on, let me protect you. Through endless cycles of reincarnation, you will always be the one in my heart. 2kReads9.2Score163Shelves
5. 5 王 My Lord, This Secret Guard Knows He Was Wrong and Begs to Be Punished 王爷，暗卫知错了，主动求罚 Mu Chenze慕辰泽Two Male Leads405k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + prince and bodyguard + domineering top and loyal bottom + sweet romance + a little physical angst] A romance between two men: a prince and his young shadow guard. The domineering Prince Jun Yu, the top, versus Ying Mo, his loyal shadow guard, the bottom. In his previous life, Jun Yu spent ten years fighting on the battlefield, devoting himself to supporting his elder brother. He was the renowned Prince of Qin of the Dayan Kingdom, a young hero praised by the people. Yet when h 18.9kReads9.5Score2.1kShelves
6. 6 公 The Princess Is Fierce and Beautiful, and Her Shadow Guard Keeps Crossing the Line 公主暴戾绝色，影卫日日以下犯上 Nanhuang南凰Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Strong heroine + Feel-good power fantasy + Yandere + Devoted loyalist] Fate played a cruel trick: the most powerful imperial princess on the Jiuzhou Continent was reborn in the body of a lovesick little princess from Western Qi. The moment she awoke, the world was shaken. A scumbag points at her and curses? She orders coldly, “Drag him out and give him fifty more lashes!” The overlord of the business world is her subordinate, the most revered emperor in Jiuzhou is her older brother, the mighty 16.8kReads9.4Score2.7kShelves

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   It has to be my little brother Fu Cang! He's so cute! The female lead is amazing too; sometimes when the bodyguard makes a mistake, she whips him—wow, that's so cool!

7. 7 重 Reborn, My Personal Shadow Guard Wants to Cross the Line 重生后，贴身影卫他想以下犯上 Pray for a Good Year祈年Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted Jiang Lian, the most revered eldest princess of Tianqi, had been adored and cherished since birth. Pure-hearted and free of ambition, she was used by others. Everyone who protected and loved her died because of her. When she learned the truth, despair consumed her, and she resolved to die. She thought no one would be left to mourn her, but Cang Xuan, the shadow guard she had once despised, was willing to give up his life and die with her. As she lay dying, Jiang Lian finally understood that she 1.3kReads8.9Score181Shelves

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   The male lead is the female lead's personal bodyguard, highly skilled in martial arts, but lacking independent thought. He gets constantly abused by her and is eventually given away. Later, the female lead is reborn, and they become very close again. It's a good read.

8. 8 公 The Princess Is Too Alluring, and Her Little Death Soldier Is Spoiled to Tears 公主太撩人，小死士被宠哭了 Clear Night Moon清夜月Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Strong heroine + transmigrating into a book + two formidable leads + obsessive love + sweet romance] Xie Fengyao transmigrated into the body of the fifth princess of the Western Chu Kingdom, a debauched and cruel cannon-fodder character who would soon die suddenly in her princess’s residence. To stay alive, she had no choice but to keep a highly skilled young death warrior by her side as protection. The young death warrior was as cold as ice, merciless, and kept everyone at a distance. Until on 2.1kReads9.2Score304Shelves

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   Trust me, both of these books are absolutely fantastic! Especially the first one! The male lead is a suicide squad member, and the female lead is incredibly sweet and flirtatious.

9. 9 长 The Princess’s Tactics Are Impeccable, but Her Little Slave Can’t Handle Her Flirting 长公主手段高，小奴隶他不经撩 Wei Xun唯寻Ancient Romance322k WordsCompleted [Master-servant romance + slight yandere elements + reborn revenge against scumbags + sweet romance + heroine spoils hero. A story about a princess who builds her power and takes revenge while doting on her little slave, then goes on to become emperor.] [Unhinged, dark princess vs. sweet, loyal puppy-like little slave] In her previous life, Gu Xun trusted the wrong people and watched her country fall and her family perish. Reborn, Gu Xun vows to protect her homeland and make the so-called destin 4kReads9.4Score467Shelves
10. 10 疼 Ouch! My Wife, Go Easy! The Fox Is Crying Again 疼！妻主轻点打，狐狸又哭了 Luo Yunshuang洛云霜Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Matriarchal Society + Metaphysics + Cultivation + Political Intrigue + Sweet Romance] [Diviner Wife and Mistress VS Fox Who’s a God of Death] [Occult Arts Series: Immortal Path] At first. “Your Highness, please kill me…” “Be good. I won’t kill you.” Later. “Who am I to you?” “My wife and mistress. You are my wife, and you are my master.” “Then, as my husband, what should you do?” “Serve my wife and mistress, and obey her orders.” Not for readers who are extremely focused on the heroine. This 7.8kReads9.2Score743Shelves

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    Haha, the author is awesome! And the female lead is especially interested in the beads [smirk].

11. 11 卑 Humble Dark Guard, Don't Even Think of Escaping. The Princess Is Here to Save You! 卑微暗卫别想逃，公主来拯救你啦 North Alley Q北巷QAncient Romance374k WordsOngoing [A Truly Female-Oriented Series for Women] Book One [Unfavored + Cold Outside, Soft Inside Guard Commander + Humble, Loyal Puppy + Female Emperor Heroine] Our heroine Jiang Tang, be like: The ancient world? Easy as pie for a strong woman. A beauty? The world? Why choose when you're an adult? An Shui, whose face is a beauty rarely seen in all the world, be like: Master is the best master in the world. It's my fault I'm not favored, because I'm too cold and not pretty enough. It's all my fault. By 407Reads—Score103Shelves

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    This is a good 1v1 novel where both characters are virgins. The male lead is very humble and craves being touched in the early stages; he has a skin hunger disorder. The female lead loves to tease him, and the male lead blushes easily and gets shy. [Laughing]

12. 12 误 Imprisoned by a Mistaken Favor 误恩囚 The Deer and the Rabbit鹿与兔Two Male Leads1.1M WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads + Mutual Devotion + Angsty Romance + Physical Abuse + Alternate World + Unequal Status + Happy Ending] [Not for Bottom-Leading Fans] Synopsis: After an accident, Ning Huairu, the young lady of Wangyue Manor, saves Wen Jinchuan, who has been poisoned. When he wakes, however, he mistakenly believes that Shiqi (Ning Huaizhi) saved him. And so he begins to indulge and favor Shiqi. He forgives Shiqi's methods, his cruelty, and his selfishness. Having never received such affection befo 4.8kReads9.1Score319Shelves

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    It's super good-looking; the first character is either getting beaten up or just before getting beaten up.

13. 13 影 The Hard Life of a Shadow Guard 影卫难当 Cloud Crane Locks Down the Court云鹤锁朝堂Two Male Leads309k WordsCompleted *The comic adaptation of the same name is now available on Bilibili Comics.* [Cruel, cold-hearted prince gong x devoted, lovestruck shadow guard shou] These days, shadow guards have to know how to kill and warm the bed. And if they anger their master, they risk being given away to someone else. Xuanying isn't afraid of punishment. He's only afraid his master will cast him off for good. But he never imagined that something could be worse than rejection: the despair of sharing a bed while being at 1.8kReads8.6Score224Shelves
14. 14 王 The Prince's Cold and Stern Little Shadow Guard 王爷的冷冽小暗卫 Zhuo Ling濯泠Two Male Leads266k WordsCompleted [Secret Love Turns to True Love, Happy Ending] [Warning: Extremely frequent physical abuse. If that's not your thing, do not read!] Shen Xi'an fell in love with his master many, many years ago, starting with a single unforgettable glimpse. But when they met again, their statuses were worlds apart, and there was no longer the slightest chance for them to be together. Before coming to Huo Ran's side, Shen Xi'an had already given up on his life, even on living itself. Huo Ran gave him a reason to l 3.4kReads9.0Score339Shelves
15. 15 圣 Your Majesty, the Shadow Guard Knows His Mistake and Begs to Be Punished 圣上，影卫知错了，主动求罚 No Class Is Beyond Corruption有腐无类Two Male Leads92k WordsOngoing [Dual male leads + shadow guard + emperor and shadow guard + domineering, cold-blooded emperor gong vs. loyal, patient shadow guard shou + sweet romance + physical torment without emotional angst] Domineering, cold-blooded emperor gong: Li Yunting Loyal, patient shadow guard shou: Yun Jiu In his teens, Li Yunting killed his father, the emperor, and his elder brother, then took the throne. He rules as an autocrat. Opinions of him vary, but everyone agrees on one thing: he is a bona fide tyrant, b 21Reads7.3Score—Shelves
16. 16 G GB: Men Who Love Them Willingly GB：心甘情愿的他们 Shanshanovo山山ovoModern Romance199k WordsCompleted [Female top + devoted puppy + male lead gets hurt + 1v1 + happy ending] [The rating is low because it was only just opened for ratings.] "The Widower" (completed) Hot-tempered woman ghost × lovesick, needy, and obsessive male lead His beloved, who died three years ago, has returned to the world as a ghost. Su Shilang is overjoyed. He grovels and tries every way to please her, terrified she might abandon him again. - "The Male Servant" (completed) A shut-in witch who loves messing with people × a 4kReads8.9Score340Shelves

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    Yes, in Volume 5 [drooling][drooling][drooling]

17. 17 重 Reborn, the Grand Princess Wins the Heart of Her Cool, Aloof Guard 重生后长公主她撩软清冷暗卫的心 Zhao Yun, Stop Right There赵云你站住Ancient Romance291k WordsCompleted After a palace coup, her father died a gruesome death and her elder brother vanished. Xiao Shuyan, a princess of Great Wei, was poisoned, blinded, and cast out into the common world. Kidnapped and beaten, she finally waited for her newlywed prince consort, believing he would save her. Instead, he personally sent her to hell. Reborn, she would root out the rebels, protect the loyal officials, and defend the Xiao family’s rule. And then there was the aloof covert guard who had died saving her in h 1.2kReads8.9Score126Shelves

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    The first and second parts share the same story, telling the tale of Princess Chu Qinghuang and her bodyguard Fu Cang; one is a novel, the other a comic. The third part features Princess Jiang Ling of Tianqi and the bodyguard Cang Xuan, with the female lead reborn and subjected to insubordination by the male lead.

18. 18 长 Your Highness, Please Don’t Spare Me 长公主您莫怜惜 That Tree on the Island孤岛那棵树Ancient Romance320k WordsCompleted [Both leads reborn + strong female lead + sexual tension + political intrigue + past and present lives] #Wild and aloof, ambitious and formidable princess × obsessive but restrained, lovesick and devoted shadow guard [1] The eldest princess of the Southern Kingdom wields power with ease and can charm anyone without even trying, but never gives her heart away. Who could have guessed she would be betrayed when she least expected it, only to discover that her sweet, obedient little shadow guard, wh 1.8kReads9.0Score237Shelves

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    If you like stories featuring intelligent and strong female leads, you absolutely must read this!!! I've already read it twice, and the rating alone tells you it's exceptional. The female lead skillfully orchestrates grand schemes without anyone noticing, while the humble male lead is completely loyal to her, with no other intentions. The author's writing is superb. The ending is a happy one, but personally, I felt a slight sense of sadness. This isn't a flaw but rather a strength; a story is only interesting when it has its ups and downs. And I highly recommend everyone read it!!!

19. 19 报 Reporting to the Princess: Your Subordinate Has Been Taking Advantage of Your Favor Again 报告公主，属下又恃宠而骄了 Wan Ri Qing万日晴Ancient Romance470k WordsCompleted [Strong heroine + sweet romance + yandere + devoted one-on-one romance] She is a little princess adored by all. Warm and sweet in public, she is calculating and ruthless behind closed doors. Thanks to the instincts she developed as an agent before she transmigrated, she knows exactly how to deal with people. He is a lethal blade trained at an elite bodyguard base, every move deadly. If the princess hadn’t chosen him, he would have spent his entire life in the darkest, most hidden corners, a perf 667Reads9.0Score100Shelves

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    Looks good, hehe 🤤🤤🤤

20. 20 惹 I Messed with the Female Demon, and Now I'm Done For! 惹上女魔头，这下完了！ Thread Puppet丝线傀儡Eastern Fantasy728k WordsCompleted I transmigrated. No, that’s not right: I was reborn with my memories! Yu Xi was an utterly ordinary extra on film sets, the kind of character who never appeared on screen after filming wrapped. One day, an accident pulled him away from his ordinary, uneventful life. That very accident brought him to a brand-new world. It was a world where people could cultivate, and where anyone with enough opportunity and diligent practice could hope to live forever. But Yu Xi never imagined it would be a topsy 6.3kReads9.1Score470Shelves

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    The male protagonist desperately wants to escape from the female protagonist, but she controls him with a bracelet, and her cultivation level is also higher than his.

21. 21 强 A Bold Pursuit! After the Secret Guard Falls for Her, He Only Wants to Defy His Master 强撩！暗卫沦陷后，只想以下犯上 Autumn Waters Play with Mayflies秋水戏蜉蝣Ancient Romance249k WordsCompleted [Alluring Beauty x Devoted Shadow Guard, 1v1, Strong Female Lead, Transmigration] “Master...” Feng Ming called softly again and again, his face very close to hers. His hot breath traced her fair little face, yet he never dared to touch her. At the same time, he restrained himself and drew back his outstretched hand, clenching it into a fist... 4.5kReads8.7Score308Shelves

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    [Eating popcorn] Here are the 🔥1️⃣ Seductive beauty vs. Loyal bodyguard. "Master..." He finally couldn't help but call out, a muffled voice coming from under the pillow, like an outpouring of love, wanting his master to know his unspoken feelings. 🔥2️⃣ Delicate and pampered heiress vs. Passionate and greedy assassin. I really love the male lead's character; it's a short story, but very enjoyable.

22. 22 纯 The Pure-Hearted Assassin Is Both Dotting and Flirtatious 纯情杀手他又宠又撩 Begonias of Kunming Mountain昆明山的海棠Ancient Romance175k WordsCompleted [Both virgins + one-on-one romance] A delicate, sheltered heiress vs. a cold-blooded assassin who loves money She was the darling of Jinling City, a peerless beauty admired by all. He was a powerful, aloof, and mysterious assassin. After an accident left the young woman plunging down a cliff, she never expected that the condition set by the cold-hearted, ruthless assassin reputed to be the strongest in the martial world would be... that she belong to him! 697Reads8.6Score102Shelves
23. 23 重 Reborn to Claim the Devoted Man by Force 重生后强取豪夺忠犬 Qin Sanlan秦三懒Ancient Romance115k WordsCompleted [Emotional and physical torment for the male lead + gender-bending romance + hidden bodyguard + loyal dog + the heroine forces the hero into a relationship + heroine's new secret identity] In her previous life, she was his mistress. She gave him a name and taught him how to live. He was her shadow guard, entrusting her with his life while keeping his heart hidden. After a tragic death, she was reborn as the empress dowager, the most powerful woman in the court. He was still a shadow guard, but 228Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male lead is the female lead's bodyguard from her past life. The female lead has a spoiled, princess-like temper; she pinches his fingers, whips him, and uses him as a human stepping stone, torturing him both physically and mentally.

24. 24 九 The Ninth Princess and Her Little Wolf Cub Conquer the World Again 九公主带着小狼崽又称霸天下了 Tang Dou唐豆Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Devoted male lead + tons of feel-good moments + a touch of fantasy + mutual devotion] The imperial princess awakens, and all creation bows before her. She is an ancient puppet master whose soul has wandered for a thousand years. Her spirit enters the body of a phoenix, and she becomes Her Highness, the most esteemed Ninth Princess of the Fengyao Kingdom. Her consort wants a divorce? Sorry, I only become a widow. They say she defies propriety? Sorry, I am the rules. They want to use her to climb 2Reads7.5Score—Shelves

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    Synopsis: The male lead is a bodyguard, and the female lead is a princess who has transmigrated into the body of another. It's a palace intrigue drama.

25. 25 暴 The Tyrant's Little Temptress Is Wild and Irresistible 暴君的小妖精又撩又野 Qiao Yiqian乔亦浅Ancient Romance403k WordsCompleted [Search the leads' names to find the short drama] [Both leads are chaste + equally powerful, one-to-one romance. Enjoy] The slave she had once humiliated and tormented has ascended the throne. He pins her against a chaise longue, gently tucking a strand of hair behind her ear. The delicate chain around her ankle jingles softly, its chill seeping into the dark of night. “Your Highness, do you know that from the very first moment I saw you, I… No, this slave wanted to see you in such a helpless, w 7.3kReads9.2Score898Shelves

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    The male lead is the female lead's secret bodyguard. The female lead used to despise and punish him relentlessly. She asked, "What do you want in this life?" The male lead replied, "I only want you, Princess." He only wants you.

26. 26 报 Reporting In! The Loyal Regent Is Crying After I Bullied Him Again 报告！忠犬摄政王又被我欺负哭 Yuan Ai Sheng袁爱生Ancient Romance436k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Satisfying Romance + Redemption + Strong Heroine + Raising a Devoted Puppy + One-on-One, Both Pure] Xiao Hanning, the unloved legitimate daughter of the Xiao family, is an infamous, foolish, ugly girl. She seduces the Third Prince and is destined to be used and die miserably. But her body happens to house the soul of a woman who transmigrated from the 21st century, and she refuses to play by the rules. A scumbag forces her into marriage? She'll disguise herself and become his y 22Reads9.0Score—Shelves

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    The first book is about the Eldest Princess versus the Little Slave, sob sob sob, she kidnapped the Seventeenth Princess! The second book is truly a treasure, I'm eagerly awaiting its huge success, Seven Kills Seven Kills is awesome! The third book isn't finished yet, but I've already read it three times already, okay? When will Jingli finally see the light? This old mother is truly heartbroken. Ling Hao, Hao Hao, Hao Hao is such a beloved character!

27. 27 囚 Captive and Seduced: The Grand Princess's Deep Kiss with Her Secret Guard 囚宠强撩，长公主深吻小暗卫 Southern Abyss Kunpeng南渊鲲鲸Ancient Romance502k WordsCompleted A crazy, lovesick beauty of a princess vs. a gentle, devoted puppy-dog of a hidden guard ✨ She is the precious jewel her father, mother, and elder brother have cherished since childhood, and the founding princess who led Great Zhou into a glorious golden age. When the kingdoms come to pay tribute, a prince of Shu asks for her hand, the crown prince of Liao is willing to give up his throne for her, and the young prince of Nanyue says he'd gladly be her plaything. Back home, she even has a young 2.4kReads8.8Score273Shelves

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    Highly recommended! 🤤🤤🤤🍉🍉

28. 28 女 The Vicious Villainess in a Matriarchal World Raises Her Fish Online 女尊恶獠在线养鱼 Garlic Bamboo Shoots蒜香竹笋Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Matriarchal society + sweet romance + one-on-one + devoted to each other] [Calculating and ruthless princess × obedient, loyal guard] The capital's good-for-nothing Second Princess is beaten in the street by another woman for pursuing a man, then crashes into a stone lion. After recovering from her serious injuries, the Second Princess seems like a completely different person: kind to others, uninterested in competing, and always helping her sisters. It isn't until the day this powerful princes 15.1kReads9.5Score1.6kShelves

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    Why isn't anyone recommending this book?! I absolutely love it! Xiao Yu'er is completely under her thumb, it's so sweet and romantic, you won't regret reading it!!! The plot and the romance are both fantastic! It's one of the few books I've actually finished reading! Show it to me!!!

29. 29 反 Every Villain Has Their Own Merits, and the Princess Never Takes a Day Off 反派各有千秋，公主全年无休 One Night in Three Rivers三川一夜Ancient Romance848k WordsOngoing A strong, ambitious female lead and her countless male consorts [Strong Female Lead + Multiple Male Leads (loyal shadow guard / beautiful but tragic / beastman / masochistic admirer / eunuch / aloof beauty / madman)] A gender-bender story. Check the chapter comments for details about the heroine’s particular traits. No man will be stronger than the heroine or ever lord it over her. She won’t be so lovesick that she dies for romance, and she knows how to get things done. All the men are loyal pup 2kReads9.4Score231Shelves

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    Ahhh, this book is amazing! It's a true female-centric novel, a GB novel with multiple male leads. The female lead has the compassion and ruthlessness of someone in a position of power. She's a lesbian, strong-willed, and capable of hitting people. She says, "I only do business with outsiders, I don't discuss this with my family."

30. 30 小 The Sweet Little Princess Has the Crazed Power Minister Wrapped Around Her Finger 小公主甜撩！疯批权臣为她折腰 The Radiance of the New and Full Moon朔望之辉Ancient Romance353k WordsCompleted Both leads are reborn, both were virgins in both lifetimes, and they pursue and cherish each other. A light, sweet romance with no strong female lead. [Sunshine, straightforward princess x obsessive, loyal, self-effacing powerful minister; the princess's devoted admirer] Ling Yuanxin, a princess of a fallen kingdom, is reborn on the eve of her wedding. Her first thought is to flee the wedding and elope with her bodyguard? In her previous life, she never managed to confess her love, and it remain 5.5kReads9.4Score768Shelves

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    In their past lives, both were incompetent guards; in this life, he is the powerful prime minister, determined to protect her for life. Ling Yuanxin, reborn on the eve of her wedding, plans to elope with her little guard. But why is he no longer a little guard? When everyone thinks he will seize the throne, he hands it over to his princess, declaring: "Yan Ci will always be Your Highness's devoted subject."

31. 31 疯 The Mad Tyrant Wants to Steal Her: You’re the One Who Tempted Me First! 疯批权臣夺她，是你先勾我的！ Bright, Gentle Laughter笑语晏晏Ancient Romance429k WordsCompleted [Possessive pursuit + Untouchable beauty brought down from her pedestal + Scheming heroine + Both leads are pure] The eldest son of the Xie family was as refined as a gentle breeze beneath a clear sky, as elegant as an orchid or jade tree, and, more unusually, possessed the heart of a bodhisattva. A year ago, he had taken charge of sheltering a destitute cousin who had come to seek refuge. The rescued Wanruo was deeply grateful, and looked up to and adored her cousin. Their story of a loving bro 244.1kReads9.2Score32.2kShelves

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    This is a must-read! 😲

32. 32 逼 You Want to Force Me into a Political Marriage? I'll Steal a Loyal General and Turn the Tables 逼我和亲？拐个忠犬将军以下犯上 Moonlight Boiled in Water水煮月光Ancient Romance738k WordsOngoing On the day she was forced into a political marriage, Yan Qinghuan eloped with the finest young man in the world. The kingdom had fallen, and the entire court was on its knees, ready to send her, the late emperor's legitimate daughter, away as a sacrifice. Only the unfamiliar young general fought for her alone, bathing in blood as he cut down a hundred cavalrymen. She tore up the imperial edict, killed her captors, and leapt from the city wall, falling straight into his arms. Only just before jum 678Reads8.5Score105Shelves

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    The male protagonist, originally a dashing young general, willingly becomes the female protagonist's bodyguard, harboring a humble and secret love for her. The female protagonist is intelligent but somewhat oblivious to emotions, believing the male protagonist is indifferent to women. Every time she punishes him, it's actually a way of flirting, creating a feeling that's innocent yet alluring and sweet. The male protagonist is so restrained that he sheds tears. The emotional turmoil is well-written, and the nationalistic themes are very touching, making it worth savoring.

33. 33 快 Quick Transmigration: Doting on My Husband, the Villainess Is an Absolute Boss 快穿宠夫：恶毒女主她A爆了 Cute Little Pouch萌小兜Modern Romance466k WordsCompleted Feng Lingxi is a foul-tempered villainess. If anything displeases her, she can crush someone's head with one hand or kick their junk to pieces. To find the person who has captured her heart, she travels to different planes to complete missions. But she never expects that the person she meets in every life will be the very one she's searching for. As they gradually grow closer, she learns how to love, how to spoil her husband, and how to beat up the little nobodies who hurt him. When she discover 31Reads7.4Score—Shelves
34. 34 尚 A Feast for the Departed 尚飨 Shi Lü时绿Ancient Romance521k WordsOngoing Harem romance, with multiple male leads. Her one true love died on the day the kingdom teetered on the brink of collapse and the borderlands descended into chaos. From then on, Yun Yuesheng’s heart went with him. The young general who once commanded the battlefield is now the sharpest blade in her hand. The refined court official, once so deft at navigating the political arena, willingly paves her road to power. The pure, jade-like Buddhist monk, bound by abstinence, breaks his vows for her. Th 16Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    🌺The female lead is a princess, skilled at disciplining people and ruthless in punishing her bodyguards, who suffer a bittersweet pain.🌲The male lead and supporting male characters are both outstanding, including a personal guard who harbors secret feelings for the female lead.🌸For the sake of power, the female lead can manipulate all men, but she will never give them her true heart.

35. 35 穿 Transmigrated Princess Dotes Only on Her Shadow Guard 穿越之公主她独宠小暗卫 A Plant That Can't Write不会写文的植物Ancient Romance167k WordsCompleted Jiang Yu was the strongest female assassin and poison doctor of the 79th century. In a single moment, she transmigrated into the Donghuang Empire as its most vicious and useless Sixth Princess. Ling Du, her loyal shadow guard, went from being beaten without cause by the princess to being doted on without limit. “Princess, this goes against proper etiquette...” “Princess, I... want you...” The princess is fiercely ambitious. Anyone who refuses to obey gets beaten until they do. No one is allowed 25Reads6.1Score—Shelves

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    These are all stories about bodyguards 🍓 The female lead is a princess who wakes up and immediately finds something to use against her, beats up her fiancé and cousin, and then starts searching for Cang Xuan, the bodyguard who protects her in the end. She will definitely protect him for the rest of her life.

36. 36 六 The Six Villainous Powerhouses Spoil Their Darling: Sweet and Wild 六个反派大佬的团宠又甜又狂 What I Love Most Is Dusk最爱的是暮啊Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Wildly satisfying, doted on by everyone, super sweet, lots of secret identities] After retiring, Liu Liu, a mighty villain who had roamed countless worlds, transmigrates into a tragic romance set in ancient times as Lan Liusu, a cannon-fodder supporting character who doesn’t make it past chapter three. Her father, the all-powerful villain who controls the court: “My precious daughter is the best in the world. Anyone who disagrees dies!” Her sinister eldest brother, arrogant genius-doctor second 137Reads9.0Score—Shelves

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    The first book, *Juejuezi*, was particularly good. The second one was also good.

37. 37 哑 The Mute Princess's Shadow Guard Is So Talkative 哑巴公主的小影卫很聒噪 Dawn Clouds Rise from the Sea云霞出海曙Ancient Romance253k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance+devoted puppy+male rivalry+the male lead becomes yandere but restrained later] The little princess has several male companions at first, but the story becomes one-on-one later. Don't read if that bothers you. “Your rose is so precious because you poured your whole heart into it, tending to it with care until it bloomed in all its glory.” “A rose in bud will always meet a young man who cherishes it. Flowers may wither, but the love of a devoted puppy never will.” Yu Jiaxu could no 2Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 38 妄 Daring to Break Off a Charming Branch 妄折一枝妩 Ashes Mixed with Toilet Paper烟灰拌卷筒纸Ancient Romance513k WordsCompleted [Strong heroine] [No making the hero even stronger than the heroine] [Heroine serves as the hero's bodyguard] [Historical setting] [Female physician] [A top-tier powerhouse from her very first appearance] [The heroine has unmatched combat skills] [Both leads are faithful in body and heart; the author knows exactly what that means, so keep reading.] [Older woman-younger man romance] She was imprisoned in the Earth Store Palace for ten years. It was hell. To survive, she killed without mercy. At t 14.7kReads9.2Score1.7kShelves
39. 39 团 The Beloved Heiress: I Picked Up a Loyal Shadow Guard Husband 团宠千金：捡个忠犬影卫当老公 Green Sugar Xiangwan青糖向挽Modern Romance211k WordsCompleted [Mid-length novel contest entry] Lin Qianqian, heiress to the Lin Group, was the only girl in the Lin family in nearly four generations. She had been cherished by her family since birth. On the day she arrived at university at nineteen, a seriously injured man suddenly fell from the sky, nearly landing right on top of her. As the saying goes, saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda. Seeing the man lying unconscious in front of her, Lin Qianqian promptly called her second older 1Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 40 病 Sickly Obsession 病态诱捕 Meizi Went Blind梅子瞎了Two Male Leads262k WordsCompleted Transmigrating into a book + proceed with caution: possessive, unstable love interest. Manga adaptation and publication rights have been signed; the print edition is now available. Other people who transmigrate into a book get a golden finger, a powerful System, and a huge protagonist halo. Li Dezhuang transmigrates into a book as a minor character: a disposable side character who’s good for nothing but his looks, with a ridiculously old-fashioned name to boot. To survive, Li Dezhuang resolves t 26.3kReads9.5Score4.4kShelves

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    🔥 [Strong Female Lead + Satisfying Read + Yandere + Loyal Dog] Fate plays a trick on her; the strongest princess of the Nine Provinces is reborn into the body of a lovesick little princess of Western Qi. A yandere, fanged little devil, ruthless when killing, as innocent as a clumsy little rabbit… but this little rabbit is always restless, wanting to climb into bed—what to do? / Jiang Lian, the most noble princess of Tianqi, was pampered from birth, pure and innocent, yet manipulated. Upon learning the truth, she was utterly devastated and resolved to die. She thought she had no one left to rely on, but unexpectedly, her former shadow guard, Cang Xuan, was willing to sacrifice himself to die with her. She was reborn, back to a time before the tragedy occurred, when everything could be undone. But why does her shadow guard always try to rebel this time?

41. 41 公 The Princess Acts Shamelessly, Pining for Her Little Guard Every Day 公主殿下耍流氓日日惦记小侍卫 Gu Meng固梦Ancient Romance392k WordsCompleted [One-on-one, both leads are virgins + reborn + heroine pursues the hero + mutual devotion + very sweet, no angst] In her previous life, Lu Jinyou loved the wrong man and met a tragic end as her kingdom fell and her family was destroyed. Reborn, all she could think about was the little bodyguard she had bought off the street. In her previous life, after she became a princess of a fallen kingdom, he secretly took dangerous jobs for people everywhere, just so she could continue living in luxury. An 826Reads8.8Score109Shelves

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    You can tell just by the name!!! It's so sweet it's almost sickening! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

42. 42 公 The Princess Arrives: The Scheming General Is Delighted to Be a Father 公主嫁到：腹黑将军喜当爹 If I Can't Write, I'll Just Make It Up不会写就乱写Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted They say the Princess of Lieyang is beautiful and useless, a spoiled tyrant who bullies men and women alike. She shamelessly broke up a loving couple and abused her power to force the Chancellor’s eldest son to marry her. After waking up reborn, Mu Yunchu resolves to turn over a new leaf and become a princess of lasting renown, accomplished in both letters and arms. They say the Chancellor’s eldest son wants to get back together with her, but the Gu family’s cold-faced, undefeated young general 3kReads9.1Score2.5kShelves
43. 43 重 Reborn: The Princess Won't Let Go of Her Dark Guard 重生后，公主抱着她的暗卫不撒手 Seven-Bag Bear七袋熊Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Princess] + [Shadow Guard] Reborn + face-slapping + punishing scumbags + both leads are chaste + mutual devotion The pride of the heavens and a beauty who could topple kingdoms, Chu Qingyao, the eldest princess of Dongling, loved her husband Shen Zhiyi in her past life and met a tragic end. Reborn in a new life, she relentlessly punishes the scum! She beats up the scumbag and his family, exposes the wicked woman, and powers her way to the top! The maid who saved her in her past life gets promot 1.9kReads8.8Score223Shelves

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    Awesome, highly recommended

44. 44 将 General! The Young Master Is Crying from the Pain Again 将军！公子他又疼哭了 One Admonition一诫Ancient Romance484k WordsCompleted [Female-led romance + GB] A fierce, violent female general or noble princess versus a clever, loyal, obedient prince or consort. Ling Ao, the great general of the Zhenyuan Army, is the only princess of the Ling Dynasty’s Emperor Linghe. She commands the army and is doted on by her father and mother. The Haitang Courtyard in the General’s Residence is already full of exceptionally handsome beauties. So why would she need a consort? Cang Yue, a male concubine sent by the Yuerong Kingdom, has a que 6.2kReads9.0Score375Shelves
45. 45 福 Fortune Baby Arrives! Raising Three Brothers into Big Shots 福宝降世！将三个哥哥养成大佬 Han Gu寒姑Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Also known as: The Lucky Star Has Arrived! The Imperial Family Sends Eight Thousand Shadow Guards to Compete for Her [Devoted romance + adorable child + everyone’s favorite + lucky star + medicine + spirit spring] The former dynasty’s emperor sent the Shen family to the foot of Wolong Mountain to guard the legendary dragon vein. Three generations passed, and the Shen family went a century without a daughter. According to prophecy, if the Shen family ever had a girl, she would be born with the de 3.3kReads9.3Score551Shelves
46. 46 公 Your Highness, You Dug Out the Male Lead’s Pride with Your Own Hands 公主殿下，男主被你亲手挖去傲骨 Heartbeat心跳Ancient Romance246k WordsCompleted [Matriarchal society + heroine mistreats hero + both are pure + low-status hero] Three years ago, Ninth Princess Xiao Yue snatched Jiang Cheng, the young master of the Jiang family, from the general's residence. Three years later, he loves her with all his heart. Now she plans to take the zither player from Zuifeng House as her secondary consort. Her every thought is on her new favorite, and she grows colder toward him by the day. The zither player, innocent and kind in public, smiles maliciousl 2.8kReads7.3Score133Shelves
47. 47 啥 What? The Abused Villain Can Hear the System's Tasks 啥？被凌虐的反派能听见系统任务 Huaxia Cat华夏猫Ancient Romance546k WordsCompleted The animated series is now streaming [mutual firsts, sweet romance, goofy comedy, taming, inner thoughts, good girl, villainess system, ridiculously sweet, breezy writing] [A good girl pretending to be evil vs. an aloof, domineering male lead who adores her; leans toward the pampered-wife trope, so stay away if that’s not your thing!] After Lin Wantang dies in a car accident, she transmigrates into a book. The System tells her that if she plays the villainess well and follows the plot to the end 37.2kReads8.1Score5.7kShelves
48. 48 G GB: My Enemy Becomes My Slave, and I Make Him Pay GB：仇人成了我奴仆，狠狠虐他 Tiny Moss微苔Ancient Romance591k WordsCompleted [Warning: This is an angsty story! The female lead torments the male lead, physically and emotionally. Expect kneeling, imprisonment, whips... If you can’t handle that, read with caution!] [Cool, vengeful queen vs. sweet, gentle demon king] Both leads are devoted to each other, both leads are devoted to each other, both leads are devoted to each other!!! When Chi Feiyan passed by a brothel, she rescued a beautiful boy and took him in as her disciple. She raised him with care, teaching him and pa 15.3kReads9.2Score1.2kShelves

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    In the first book, the male lead is the female lead's apprentice and also her enemy; skip to chapters 6 and 13. In the second book, the male lead is the female lead's husband, a lowly marriage arranged for political reasons, and is not well-regarded.

49. 49 什 What? There’s a Woman Among My Shadow Guards 什么？本王的影卫里混进个女人 Yu An语岸Ancient Romance431k WordsCompleted [No rebirth, no transmigration, pure historical romance with a touch of political intrigue. The full-cast audio version is now available. Give it a listen!] Also known as: Another Side of the Story. It includes a couple storyline between two male leads. She was lost as a child and grew up in the countryside with her master’s wife and her family. Just before she came of age, a dignified and richly dressed woman found her. That was when she learned she was the second young lady of the Yongxing Ma 3.5kReads8.8Score357Shelves
50. 50 薛 Xue Xiaoran’s Journey Through Ancient Times as a Partner 薛小苒的古代搭伙之旅 Qian Mo千墨Ancient Romance2.4M WordsCompleted What a bolt from the blue! A food lover has transmigrated into a primeval forest and is forced into hard mode! Xue Xiaoran can barely keep herself fed and clothed, and now she has a huge “burden” by her side: a “blind, mute, disabled man.” The two put their survival skills on display in the jungle, spending nights in caves, starting fires by rubbing sticks together, and searching for wild game… But as the two of them spend time together, why is this wild man getting more and more handsome? Xue X 8.3kReads9.1Score1kShelves

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    1. The female protagonist travels to ancient times. 2. While other time-travel stories are also good, I think this one is definitely the most authentic. 3. The beginning is filled with descriptions, especially the details of the forest, which might seem tedious at first, but upon rereading, the jungle scenes are much better. Highly recommended.

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