Preferably Historical Romance with Political Intrigue and Two Strong Leads, Modern Romance Is Fine Too 最好是古代 权谋 双强 言情（现言也可以 ）

1. 201 墨 The Ink Moon Halberd: Love and Revenge in the Western Regions 墨月戟：西域情仇 White Rice Dumpling白水粽Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [No AI, entirely written by hand; court intrigue and an ensemble cast, with a traditional plot-driven narrative] [Subtle emotions, sweeping warfare, vivid characters] Beyond Yumen Pass lie the great desert and the Tianshan Mountains. With half Han heritage and half Hu blood, he was born amid the flames of a chaotic age, as the Han and the Xiongnu fought over the Western Regions. In a dreamlike lifetime, he saved the Cheshi princess and uncovered the fated bond between them as husband and wife in 158Reads—Score—14d adds

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   [Political intrigue + war + romance] A serious historical novel about past and present lives, and the destiny of family and country: The male protagonist is of mixed Han and non-Han descent. As a child, he was guided by a dream to save a girl from the Western Regions. After experiencing many hardships, he learned that she was his wife in his past life! However, in this life, for the sake of their respective families and countries, the two were ultimately unable to be together. The male protagonist stubbornly protected her for life in another way (still being serialized, with some angst in the middle, not a virgin story, please do not read if you mind).

2. 202 穿 After I Transmigrated, My Medical Skills Won the Emperor's Heart 穿越后我靠医术俘获帝心 Qi Xiaoke柒小可Ancient Romance275k WordsCompleted Medical skills + transmigration + medical space + equally matched leads Not a mutually faithful couple: the heroine is faithful, but the hero is not. Harem intrigue. Qin Shihan is a medical prodigy in the modern world. After nearly suffocating, she unexpectedly transmigrates to ancient times. The heroine, Qin Shihan, is clear-headed and independent. She opens a clinic in the Cold Palace, relying on her medical skills to earn money and raise her child. She treats and tends to the injuries of the 20Reads8.7Score—14d adds

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   This is highly recommended.

3. 203 岁 May Every Year Bring Peace and Lasting Serenity 岁岁安澜绵长 Zhu Aiqi朱艾奇Ancient Romance563k WordsOngoing A modern police detective was killed in a car accident while on a mission, only to transmigrate into the youngest daughter of the eldest branch of the loyal and brave Earl’s household. Her biological mother had also switched her at birth, making her the family’s adopted daughter. How will she survive in ancient times? This is my first time writing, so please be kind, everyone! I don’t know the platform’s rules either, and the first chapter turned out too long! 13.9kReads8.2Score1.4k14d adds

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   This is a pure ancient romance novel about domestic intrigue, with well-developed characters.

4. 204 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 353Reads—Score15214d adds

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   Completed, handwritten novel, strong female lead, the female lead disguises herself as a man, works in the government and navigates the political arena, patriotism, martial arts detective work, suspense and political intrigue, female mutual assistance, the female lead has super strong fighting ability, no romance brain.

5. 205 江 Jiang Yan’s Dream: Flowers Bloom from His Brush 江淹一梦笔生花 Gurgling Spring泉之淙淙Historical505k WordsCompleted In the winter of the seventh year of the Daming era (463 AD), Jiang Yan was gathering firewood in the biting wind by the Qingxi River. Suddenly, he spotted a young woman stumbling along the main road, clutching her wounded left arm, with three constables from the Court of Justice in hot pursuit. Jiang Yan pulled her into a reed bed, helping her evade the officials’ deadly grasp. It turned out she was Xie Wei’s daughter. Xie Wei had been implicated in the Fan Ye case because of his poetry and pro 126Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Historical fiction from the Southern Dynasties, filled with political intrigue and wit, and tender, poignant romance.

6. 206 破 The Healer Assassin Who Shatters the Realm 破山河之杀手神医 Mo Xian7墨弦7Ancient Romance681k WordsOngoing She was an assassin, but once she took pity on her target and saved their life, the target gave her a life-changing opportunity... The abandoned legitimate daughter of the Xie family, an unknown enemy, a poisoned mother, a brother with an intellectual disability, and a Pingliang in constant turmoil... Even with everything stacked against her from the start, she carefully plots her way forward, winning her family a chance to survive and return to the capital, only to uncover the secrets of her ow 110Reads—Score814d adds

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   I highly recommend this book!

7. 207 山 Snow Flying Over Mountains and Rivers 山河飞雪 Little Mian Is Good小面乖Ancient Romance619k WordsCompleted She was the legitimate daughter of a powerful general whose influence reached across the court, and her mother was a renowned martial artist from a prestigious martial arts clan. She grew up carefree and clever, surrounded by her parents’ love and her elder brother’s protection. But her mother’s sudden death thrust her, still innocent and naive, into the treacherous political struggles of the Great Zhao court. From being cherished by everyone to having nothing at all, fate remade her, forcing he 2Reads8.4Score—14d adds

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   Those are the two books. It's one story, in two parts. The first part is finished, and the second part is being serialized.

8. 208 雪 Snow Dances Over the Rivers and Mountains 雪舞江山 Little Mian Is Good小面乖Ancient Romance457k WordsCompleted Qin Muxue, daughter of a Great Zhao general, carries the burden of her family's destruction as she roams the martial world. She and Su Xingyu part ways in the northern frontier, each returning alone to Great Zhao to search for Senior Sister Qianying's son, An'er. Along the way, she witnesses all manner of deeds by Emperor Suzong, and sees the people of Great Zhao plunged into misery. Muxue fights for the people, overcomes countless trials, and restores the realm, bringing peace and prosperity to 5Reads6.7Score—14d adds
9. 209 退 After Breaking Off the Engagement, the Foolish Princess Marries the Ninth Lord with Her Four Maids 退婚后，傻妃携四大丫鬟嫁九千岁 Clingy Little Tomato粘人小番茄Ancient Romance1.8M WordsOngoing [Palace Intrigue + Household Intrigue + Historical Romance + Princess Consort + Legitimate Daughter + Medical Skills + Two Powerful Leads + Cunning + Playing the Fool + Reborn + Fiercely Protective + Political Scheming] 99% of the comments are positive! Read with confidence! Su Qian, once the leader of a special forces unit in the apocalypse, died unexpectedly while carrying out a mission. With her portable medical space, she transmigrated to ancient times and into the residence of a great gener 23.3kReads8.1Score3.8k14d adds

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   The female lead, a master of slapping faces, starts by announcing her engagement and humiliating her, drawing massive hatred from the start. Her four maids come to the rescue, instantly turning the tide and delivering an exhilarating experience. On the surface, she appears to be a foolish and useless legitimate daughter, but in reality, she's a cunning and ruthless post-apocalyptic special agent and leader. [KISS]

10. 210 暴 The Hot-Tempered Female Officer: Nobody Tells Me What to Do 暴躁女官差：谁都别教我做事 The World Is Too Boring世界太无聊Ancient Romance257k WordsOngoing The number “1” is one of the most fundamental and important numbers in human civilization. It is simple, yet carries profound philosophical meaning, mathematical value, and cultural symbolism. Ever since people learned to count in ancient times, “1” has represented “singularity,” “beginning,” “uniqueness,” and “existence.” Though it is only the first number in the sequence of natural numbers, it holds an irreplaceable place in mathematics, science, religion, literature, and everyday life. In fr —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male lead exudes immense pressure, while the female lead is cold, ruthless, and straightforward—a perfect match.

11. 211 乱 Conquering the World in Turbulent Times 乱世之征伐天下 From Within a Book来自书中Historical1.4M WordsOngoing He spent his life waging wars. The world only ever called him a warmonger, bloodthirsty and fond of slaughter. How could they know what he truly thought? Fighting war with war may not be the best strategy, but it is the fastest way... 124Reads—Score1014d adds

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12. 212 影 Shadows over the Hall of Loyalty 影落忠义楼 Yang Ximo阳夕陌Martial Arts557k WordsCompleted [Shadow Guard’s Rise + Court Intrigue and the Martial World + Stunning Beauties] He is the sharpest shadow guard in Prince Night Falcon’s hands. With his Feihong Sword, he has spilled countless drops of blood and never once failed. During a mission, he meets Mu Yao, a tender moonlight in a turbulent age, and then catches the fiery starlight in Shen Siyue’s eyes, a beacon of hope in utter despair. Little does he know that from the moment they met, Tong Xinling, an attendant of the Ruyi Tower, has 84Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Chapter 197 [Poisonous Chess Game Devours the Heart] Chapter 198 [Twin Eagle City in Peril] I'm not exaggerating when I say this book. If you calmly read just twenty chapters, you'll be completely engrossed, unable to tear yourself away, as if you've personally stepped into that world of swords and shadows, becoming a part of the martial arts world. The book features a young shadow guard as the protagonist, wielding a flying sword that has drunk countless lives without ever missing its mark. It intertwines the swordplay of the martial arts world with the undercurrents of the imperial court, with a tight plot, crisp action, tense confrontations on the brink of life and death, and delicate, moving moments of romance…

13. 213 我 My White-Eyed-Wolf Sister and I Were Reborn and Swapped Souls 我和白眼狼妹妹重生后灵魂互换了 Luo Zhi落之Ancient Romance178k WordsOngoing A cunning, ruthless heroine versus a twisted, obsessive hero In her previous life, Su Yu'er enjoyed the emperor's favor without end, until Shen Ningyue and the empress conspired to frame her. Reborn, she and Shen Ningyue switch souls. Now in Shen Ningyue's body, she initially plans to pretend they've made peace and team up with Su Yu'er to get revenge. But that plan falls through, so she lies low at Lady Zhaohua's side and stokes conflict in the harem, sowing suspicion between the empress and L 8Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Here are some exciting palace intrigue and revenge stories.

14. 214 双 A Blood-Soaked Reckoning: Twin Sisters Return for Vengeance 【血色满门】双生姐妹踏血归来 Xiao Xiao Ran Zi萧萧然子Ancient Romance606k WordsOngoing An entire family of loyal officials is framed, and a century-old marquis’s estate is turned into a living hell. Twin sisters plunge from a cliff into the water, surviving against all odds. Once cherished young ladies who lived behind closed doors, they now tread a thorny path through the world. One struggles to survive on a sheer cliff, honing her edge; the other wanders in a foreign land, maneuvering at every turn. The court is rife with deceit and schemes, while the martial world flashes with 1.8kReads6.6Score18214d adds

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    📖I've discovered a super captivating historical romance novel, "[Bloodstained Family] "! The twin sister premise is absolutely irresistible! A revenge plot unfolds after a bloody return, the tension is palpable. The author's portrayal of the social realities of ancient China is masterful, weaving together court intrigue and family feuds, intrigue and scheming. The sisters' identities remain shrouded in mystery, one in the open, one in the shadows, their cooperation seamless. Currently being serialized but updated regularly, 4484 readers are already following it. Fans of mind-bending political intrigue and female empowerment should definitely check it out!

15. 215 穿 Reborn as a Concubine's Daughter, I Made the Cold, Aloof Prince of War See Red 穿成庶女，惹得清冷战王红了眼 Wawa Sleeps and Sleeps哇崽睡睡Ancient Romance513k WordsOngoing The modern pharmaceutical CEO Bai Jingxin accidentally falls from a building, only to wake up in the Beichen Dynasty as a useless concubine-born daughter bullied by everyone! From the start, she’s forced into a marriage with the supposedly bloodthirsty “Living Yama,” Prince of War Mo Chiyan, then publicly rejected by him and made a laughingstock across the capital? Bai Jingxin sneers. “Good riddance! I’d rather make money!” With peerless medical skills in one hand, she brings the dying back to l —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    [Ancient Romance, Power Struggles, Strong Female Lead, Pampered by the Group] From a modern pharmaceutical CEO to an illegitimate daughter in ancient times, the female lead experiences a change in identity and grows from adapting to taking control. It's incredibly inspiring!

16. 216 朕 I Am Hongli, Building a Golden Age for the Qing Dynasty 朕是弘历打造大清盛世 Third Aunt from the Farm农家三姑Historical1.4M WordsOngoing [Political Intrigue + Harem Rivalries + Factional Strife + Romance + Emperor] Hongli ascended the throne at twenty-five and ruled for sixty years, making him the longest-reigning and longest-lived emperor in history. He governed with diligence, excelling in both civil and military affairs, and led the Qing to the height of its golden age. Yet factional strife raged through the court, conflicts in the deep palace never ceased, and danger lurked behind the splendor. In the end, the golden age ga 15.8kReads8.3Score43714d adds

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    Historical novel, super exciting

17. 217 疯 The Mad Eldest Princess Reborn, Making a Stunning Comeback at Court 疯批长公主，重生后飒爆朝堂 A Candy in Life生活里的一颗糖Ancient Romance593k WordsCompleted Historical rebirth##Unhinged Eldest Princess#Cold, Powerful Minister Pursues His Wife#Court Intrigue: In her previous life, Eldest Princess Jiang Jingshu was madly in love and forced Xiao Tingyan to marry her. He avoided her at every turn and despised her from the bottom of his heart for her erratic ways, arrogance, domineering nature, and brutal methods. He thought she was a madwoman. The court was rife with undercurrents. Noble Consort Rou and the Second Prince’s faction seized control of the 551Reads—Score10714d adds

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    [The Mad Princess: Reborn for Revenge - The Scheming Princess Slays the Court and Harem] In her past life, the eldest princess died tragically on the path of the second prince's struggle for the throne. Reborn, she severs ties with her lovers and plots every step of the way. She makes amends to her four male lovers and family from her past life, gains the support of the court, helps the crown prince ascend the throne, fulfills the wishes of her husband, and uses his military power to purge the rebels. She navigates the complexities of the harem and the court. She single-handedly stirs up the political landscape. The aloof and powerful minister is impressed by her foresight and vision, abandoning his power to wait outside the princess's residence every day. Unlike dull political intrigue, this book is full of twists and turns and exhilarating moments! Epilogue: The mad princess unlocks a new identity online, becoming a judge among the common people, skillfully resolving neighborhood disputes, mother-in-law/daughter-in-law conflicts, and marital entanglements. Lighthearted and humorous scenes abound, with both political intrigue and everyday life running parallel, creating a powerful contrast!

18. 218 前 I Was a Psycho in My Past Life. Reborn, I Take the Financial World by Storm 前世我是疯批，重生后飒爆财阀圈 A Candy in Life生活里的一颗糖Modern Romance208k WordsCompleted Mad beauty heroine / Reborn revenge power fantasy / Possessive CEO pursues his wife In her previous life, she was the top-tier star of the wealthy elite, a crazy heiress who was arrogant and unrestrained. Using her money to abduct handsome men and force Fu Heting to marry her, she was so domineering that no one dared cross her. In the end, her own family betrayed her, leaving her destitute and dead with bitter resentment. Reborn, she put her madness aside and focused on her career and revenge. A 141Reads—Score—14d adds
19. 219 我 I Really Don't Want to Be an Official 我真不想当官啊 Longevity Breeze长生风Two Female Leads577k WordsOngoing [Wuxia] [Three Female Leads] (The three female leads drive the main plot) [Two Female Leads] (The main romance) [Love Grows Over Time] [Light Fantasy] [Heavy Political Intrigue] [Light Harem Intrigue] Er Wuwen lost her memory in an accident. Afterward, all she wanted was to lie flat and live as a carefree slacker. But another accident pulled her into a struggle, setting her off on a journey to solve a case... She never expected to become a powerful enforcer for the imperial court. What should sh 335Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Hi everyone, I'm recommending this to anyone interested in Tang Dynasty and martial arts stories. It features two female leads with minimal romance at the beginning; the focus is on solving cases. There are multiple couples, and it's an ensemble piece, including a pairing of Wu Zetian and Li Zhi. The two main female leads are a traumatized, icy protagonist and a persistently pursuing, sunny one.

20. 220 玉 Starting with a Jade Thumb Ring: I Make Her a Princess, and She Becomes a Demon Empress 玉扳指开局：我封郡主她成妖后 The Sly Cat厚黑的猫猫Ancient Romance194k WordsCompleted Two leading actresses from an acting school refused a director’s advances, so he set a fire to kill them. As they lay near death in the blaze, a rare alignment of seven stars streaked across the night sky, and the ancient jade thumb ring borrowed by the film crew suddenly burst into a dazzling white light! When they opened their eyes again, the two best friends had been transported to the past. One landed on an ancient battlefield dressed in men’s clothes for a martial arts role. She saved the y 7Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Two drama school beauties refused to accept the unspoken rules of the industry, only to be set on fire by the director to silence them. As they teetered on the brink of death in the flames, a once-in-a-millennium alignment of the seven stars pierced the night sky, and the ancient jade ring borrowed from the film crew suddenly burst forth with a blinding white light! When they opened their eyes again, the two best friends, dressed in male martial arts costumes, were lying on an ancient battlefield, saving the young emperor who was leading a campaign. With their exceptional martial arts skills, they repeatedly distinguished themselves in battle, rising from sworn brothers to become a princess protecting the nation! Another woman was sold into a brothel by a heartless peasant woman. In desperation, she killed someone with her hairpin and escaped, only to stumble upon the sinister and sickly Prince Liang, Xiao Qinglan. He imprisoned her in his palace, showering her with unparalleled favor, but also binding her with the shackles of hell. But she refused to be a caged bird. She climbed the ladder of power by stepping on men's sincerity, from a runaway concubine in the palace to the emperor's favorite concubine, and then to a cunning empress, manipulating the political landscape step by step. When Shen Nanqiao stood in the imperial court, clad in armor, and saw her former best friend in her phoenix coronet and wedding robes, her eyes filled with ruthlessness, she realized with a start that this time travel had already torn their fates apart. The seven stars aligned again, the jade ring's brilliance rekindled; on one side was the gentle protection of her beloved and the glory of the court, on the other, the obsession with returning to the modern world and unfinished dreams. What will she do? [Dual female leads + time travel and political intrigue + cross-dressing + a mad prince] Highlights: A martial arts queen dominates the battlefield, a beautiful, strong, and tragic best friend turns to the dark side and seizes power, a fateful duel between two beauties—high-energy and non-stop action! 999

21. 221 穿 Transmigration: After Being Dumped, the Imperial Uncle Comes Begging to Marry Me Every Day 穿越：被退婚后，皇叔天天来求娶 Nangong Ningyue南宫凝玥Ancient Romance414k WordsCompleted Transmigration + sweet romance + light comedy I was having a perfectly nice dream. Who knew I could transmigrate in the middle of it? I'm speechless. Since I had transmigrated, I might as well make the best of it. But wouldn't you know it, the Crown Prince of the realm broke off our engagement. I thought that once the engagement was over, no one would dare marry me, and I could enjoy a free and wealthy life. But who could have guessed that the Crown Prince's uncle would take a fancy to my knack 5.2kReads9.2Score21414d adds

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    I've unearthed a gem of an ancient Chinese romance novel, "Bloodstained Family"! Twin sisters return from the ashes seeking revenge, and it's incredibly captivating. Their family is unjustly accused and slaughtered, but the two sisters, the survivors, live in hiding for years, determined to expose the wolves behind the scenes. The political intrigue is realistic, the human scheming is vividly portrayed, and the sisters, united as one, become each other's armor, carving a bloody path through a treacherous world. The characters are well-developed, with no mere plot devices, the pacing is tight, and the foreshadowing is cleverly woven. You'll find yourself deeply immersed in the story long after you've finished reading. Highly recommended!

22. 222 剑 As a Sword Dao Saint, I Just Want to Lie Flat 剑道圣体的我只想躺平 Sword Shadows Follow the Heart剑影随心Eastern Fantasy3.6M WordsOngoing [Funny + a little overpowered + no holding back, pure wish fulfillment; Note: There are women, but they're just functional NPCs, so read without worry.] Qin Feng has a Sacred Sword Physique. Sword mastery that takes others a hundred years to grasp comes as naturally to him as breathing. But all he wants is to lie flat. People call him the Wine Addict. Sect mission? No time! Find a beautiful cultivation partner? Too much trouble! Take part in sect activities? Not interested! But the astonishing s 14.7kReads8.2Score94814d adds

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    If you're tired of the same old ancient romance novels, you absolutely must read * [Bloodstained Family] The Twin Sisters Return Amidst Bloodshed*. A bloodstained family represents a wound etched into their very bones; a bloodied return signifies revenge risking their lives. The twin sisters, burdened by their family's injustice, return to the capital, a place of intrigue and betrayal. Disguised as men, they navigate the court, testing and maneuvering with the emperor, strategists, and powerful ministers. Imperial power, intrigue, old grudges, and emotions intertwine in a tangled web. The emperor is in a state of mental confusion, the palace is filled with the lingering scent of medicine, and beneath the candlelight and curtains lie both romance and ruthless schemes. Love is never salvation; sometimes, it becomes the sharpest shackle. The author skillfully creates atmosphere: the twilight over the palace walls, the scent of medicine within, the whispered murmurs of the night—each frame vividly portrayed. The plot unfolds layer by layer, with foreshadowing intricately linked, and each character possesses their own stance and obsessions. There's no easy, effortless victory for the female protagonist; every comeback comes at a price, requiring her to struggle, weigh options, and make choices in the darkness. The plot twists and turns between political intrigue and romance, creating a compelling and suspenseful story with great potential. It's perfect for readers who enjoy slow-burn, deep narratives, power struggles between two strong characters, and revenge stories featuring a strong female lead.

23. 223 吾 My Three Wishes 吾有三愿 Mechanical Wang机械汪Ancient Romance787k WordsOngoing [Mad Queen x Reclusive Power Behind the Throne] [Past and Present Lives] [Sweetness and Angst] [Fated Redemption] [Alternate World] (This story focuses on [Two Powerful Leads Growing Together] and [Profound Devotion]. Sweetness and angst intertwine. This is not a mindless power fantasy, so read with care if that's not your thing!) In their previous life, in the modern world, the two parted forever on a snowy night! He sat in a wheelchair dusted with snow, and his three wishes ended in regret as 59Reads7.7Score—14d adds

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    Ancient Chinese romance, political intrigue, strong female lead to strong male lead, male lead has a growth arc, from scholar to powerful minister for love, achieving success in both love and career.

24. 224 穿 After I Transmigrated, I Reunited with the General in the Modern World 穿越后，我和将军在现代重逢 Li Jiabeibei黎家蓓蓓Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Eight hundred years ago, she was Princess Lingxi of the Bai Kingdom, and he was Sha Chi, the general charged with defending its city. On the day the city fell, they drank poison and promised to find each other in their next lives. Eight hundred years later, she was Li Ruoxin, a graduate student in archaeology, and he was Mo Haoqian, an investigator with the national security agency. A golden hairpin unearthed from Heishui City awakened their memories across the cycle of reincarnation. In those m 926Reads8.7Score18.8k14d adds

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    This book has an incredibly wild imagination!

25. 225 寒 The Origin of the Ice Sword 寒冰剑之缘起 Fireworks Princess wt烟花公主wtAncient Romance314k WordsOngoing The martial world is rife with intrigue, bloody scenes, and tangled affairs of love and hate. They were the best of friends, yet took entirely different paths. Right and wrong meant different things to each of them, and both had their own principles. They fell in love with the same woman, but expressed it in different ways. And so the story that follows began. This story is only the beginning. 37Reads—Score—14d adds

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    New author, new book, martial arts style, with suspense and political intrigue, both sweet and sassy, let's ride the martial arts world together, thank you 💕💕 [Upvote][Under Construction][Under Construction]

26. 226 永 The Thirteenth Year of Yongli 永历十三年 The Little Student Who Loves Meat爱吃肉的小同学Ancient Romance774k WordsCompleted Now being serialized~ [Nation and people above all + no golden finger, transmigration, or rebirth + one-on-one romance + happy ending] [Cunning, ruthless, brilliant villainess VS a lone official who has endured humiliation + mystery and investigation] To find her father's whereabouts, Xu Mingyu leaves her home and travels far to Lan County. There, amid the Yellow River's towering, turbid waves, she strikes a dangerous bargain with a tiger. She never expects to cross paths with Pei Wenzheng, the 339Reads8.3Score10014d adds

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    This is absolutely the pinnacle of this genre; it's incredibly brilliant, a story of mutual redemption.

27. 227 废 The Deposed Empress Reborn: A Peerless Physician and Martial Artist Ascends to the Throne 废后重生：医武双绝女帝要登天 Seven Inkstones七砚书Ancient Romance269k WordsCompleted [Strong Female Lead + Feel-Good Power Fantasy + Reborn for Revenge + Master of Medicine and Martial Arts + Power Couple + Empress] She was once a virtuous empress who helped him ascend the throne. In return, her entire family was executed, and she was forced to drink poison in the cold palace. Reborn at fifteen, she is a master of both medicine and martial arts, and seeks only revenge. The scumbag crown prince wants to marry her? She rejects him in public and exposes his impotence. Her scheming 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    "I am promoting gynecology today not to make a name for myself in history, nor to win people's hearts. I simply want all women in the world to have the opportunity to live for themselves."

28. 228 定 The Solitary Sword That Locks the Sea 定海锁孤剑行 A River of Clear Splendor一川霁华Mystery473k WordsCompleted Seventeen members of the Liu household were wiped out overnight. There were no wounds or blood, and they looked as if they were asleep. The authorities blamed a vengeful ghost. Su Wan didn't believe them. The Sea-Calming Lock around her neck had grown hot in front of the Liu residence. This wasn't a ghost. It was a person. A single dusky-blue poison needle led her to the massacre at Luoxing Village ten years ago. She used the lock to identify the culprit and her sword to investigate the case. Th —Reads6.6Score—14d adds

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    Ancient Chinese political intrigue and detective stories

29. 229 嫡 The Legitimate Daughter’s Secret Identity Exposed, and the Powerful Prince Won’t Leave Her Alone Night After Night 嫡女掉马甲，权王夜夜缠 Late Fragrance Like Jade晚香如玉Ancient Romance142k WordsOngoing The cold-faced prince × the two-faced young lady × two formidable leads The leads are both born and raised in ancient times, and neither is afraid to speak their mind. She appears to be the cool and reserved daughter of a censor, but is in truth the leader of the martial world’s largest intelligence network. He is a prince of the imperial house, celebrated for his military exploits yet hiding deep secrets. A corruption case throws their fates together. They go from testing each other to standing —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I'm giving this a push; it's something I wrote myself.

30. 230 锦 Jinyue Burns the Mountains and Rivers 锦月焚山河 Lan Lan Yu Chen蓝蓝雨辰Martial Arts105k WordsOngoing Beneath her bridal finery, she is Qingluan, a descendant of the former dynasty and leader of the Hidden Scale Guard, entrusted with a secret mission to restore the empire. Her frail, ailing appearance as a young prince's consort is merely the perfect disguise. Beneath his playboy exterior, he is Xuanlin, the emperor's blade and commander of the Dragon Shadow Guard, ordered to exterminate the remnants of the former dynasty. His reputation as a pleasure-seeking young noble is nothing but a beguil —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Purely ancient romance: no time travel, no rebirth, and no cheat codes. The male and female leads rely on their own intelligence and martial arts skills to create a wonderful ancient political drama. The two strong leads join forces to slap faces, reveal their identities, outwit villains, create emotional tension under the collision of strong forces, and have a grand vision for the country and the people.

31. 231 这 This Empire Was Won in Battle by My Husband and Me 这江山，是我和夫君杀出来的 A Lampwick Wrapped in Fog雾裹灯芯Ancient Romance170k WordsCompleted A marriage contract turned me, Shen Yuan, into a pawn my family was willing to discard, marrying me off to a sickly prince said to die before turning twenty, to bring him good fortune. On our wedding night, my father handed me a packet of deadly poison. “Make him die of his illness. That is your only duty!” I poisoned him through my tears, thinking I would be a widow from then on. But my frail husband downed it in one gulp and flashed me a wicked smile. “My dear, this poison tastes pretty good.” —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The poisoned wine on her wedding night was just the beginning. She was tasked with cleaning up the messy accounts of the royal palace within three days, but she uncovered a huge deficit from the chaotic accounts. When the concubines in the inner quarters plotted with poisonous incense, she turned the tables on them. In this royal palace, only those who are sharp and outspoken can survive.

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