Historical Novels Where the Male Lead Holds the Female Lead in His Arms, Comforts Her, and Spoils Her 古文，男主喜欢把女主抱在身上哄她，宠她

1. 451 宠 Beloved Across the Realm 宠倾江山 Sugar Heart with No Heart糖心没有心Ancient Romance667k WordsCompleted Chu Ran was a triple-threat star in film, television, and music in the twenty-first century. While filming on a city street, she was hit by a car after saving a little girl. When she woke, she had fallen into a dynasty she’d never even heard of in her history books. Well, when in Rome. Fortunately, she had transmigrated into the imperial family as a beloved young princess. Her royal grandfather treated her like a treasure, but her father cared only for romance and poetry, so having a father was 1.2kReads9.0Score12214d adds
2. 452 皇 Your Majesty, I Think Your Palace Maid Is Cursing You Again 皇上，你家宫女好像又在骂你 Six Yuan六元钱Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [The irresistible appeal of what you once rejected + powerful men bowing their heads + a double-standard male lead + raising her before a story of power and statecraft + romantic push and pull + he truly doesn’t love her at first, but gives his all once he does] Su Nanchu is unruly. Shen Jingzhi has always known that. But life in the palace is dull, and he doesn’t mind having a little plaything who can kick and scream. She becomes his daily amusement: reading memorials, practicing calligraphy, a 11.6kReads9.2Score1.3k14d adds

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   It's an ancient Chinese romance novel. The male lead is impure. The emperor and a palace maid are involved. In the beginning, the emperor only notices that the female lead is a little different and even beats her and puts her in prison. After that, he starts to dote on her. The two often quarrel, but the emperor never does anything to the female lead.

3. 453 王 The Prince’s Soft, Alluring Consort Has the Cold, Desire-Fueled Prince Addicted to Possessing Her 王妃腰软娇媚，冷欲王爷占有上瘾 Sweet Year After Year岁岁甜甜Ancient Romance226k WordsCompleted Content warning: The ancient setting is entirely fictional and is not based on real history. [Sweet romance + only each other + happy ending + lovestruck, clingy hero + fictional dynasty] (Delicate, seductive beauty with fair skin x possessive, clingy, calculating, loyal puppy of a man) Tan Lingyin transmigrates and opens her eyes while fleeing an arranged marriage. Her scumbag ex is sweet-talking her, pretending he wants them to elope together. She beats him up, then rushes into the arms of Pri 4.5kReads9.1Score41514d adds

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   They're all great and have ratings of 9.0 or higher.

4. 454 嫁 After Marrying Into an Enemy Kingdom, the Eldest Princess Is Doted On 嫁入敌国后，长公主殿下被娇宠了 Holding the Galaxy in My Hands手握星河Ancient Romance183k WordsCompleted After being betrothed to the state of Qi, Yuan Sheng, a grand princess, assumed she would be a political pawn. She had already braced herself for a difficult life, but things turned out nothing like she had imagined. The King of Qi, who people said was terrifying to look at and had cruelly murdered his brothers and father to seize the throne, kept casting her tender, adoring glances. Even the Empress Dowager was always looking at her with a smile. Yuan Sheng had expected to be mistreated after s 250Reads8.0Score—14d adds
5. 455 春 Spring Robes in Disarray: Only to Unravel the Chancellor's Desires 春衫乱：只为奸臣解风情 Fish in the South City南城有鱼Ancient Romance463k WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + reborn to change fate + devoted husband + political intrigue and revenge. The heroine is gentle yet resilient, kind and perceptive. The hero is a noble, powerful minister, beautiful and tragic. Many foreshadowed clues and twists.] Lin Shu was a noble young lady from the capital, raised without ever having to lift a finger. When disaster struck the Lin family, Lin Shu became a government slave. She was put to washing and dyeing cloth in the Imperial Household Dep 12kReads9.4Score1.4k14d adds
6. 456 九 The Ninth Thousand-Year Lord’s Adopted Daughter Lives on Cute Antics 九千岁养女靠卖萌续命 Fu Yao扶妖Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted A bolt of heavenly lightning turned Yuan Yao into a tiny little girl, and her father was a notorious treacherous minister known as the Nine-Thousand-Year-Old! The Nine-Thousand-Year-Old had a face that could bring ruin to a nation, but he was ruthless, controlled the court and the imperial harem, and wielded power over all under heaven. Since ancient times, eunuchs had never come to a good end... To stay alive a little longer, Yuan Yao stretched out her tiny arms and latched on to powerful allie 1.8kReads9.2Score22514d adds
7. 457 东 The Eastern Palace’s Hidden Darling 东宫藏娇 Chiyo千代Ancient Romance222k WordsCompleted [Sweet, imaginative historical romance + Pursuing his wife through live comments + A forced romance that turns mutual + A beautiful airhead + A sinister crown prince + The real and fake heiress] To earn money for her seriously ill mother and her injured brother, desperate Pei Jiaojiao sold herself into slavery at the Eastern Palace. Her pretty face and timid, trouble-avoiding nature earned her a place serving in the Crown Prince's study, assigned by the steward. Her daily chores were simple: gri 4kReads9.1Score31714d adds

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   ① To save her family, Pei Jiaojiao was forced to sell herself into the Eastern Palace, becoming a trembling, invisible figure in the Crown Prince's study. She ground ink with trepidation, unaware that Crown Prince Chu Yunzheng was already driven mad by the barrage of comments like "She died in the palace because of you!" "I want her to live, I want her to have only me in her eyes." Forced possession? He would lock her in his bedchamber and feed her every sweet treat; Mutual devotion? When she cried until her clothes were soaked, she realized that the devilish man had already given her his heart.

8. 458 诱 Tempting the Villain 诱反派 Queen Julian朱莉安女王Ancient Romance198k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication] After transmigrating into a book as the cannon-fodder princess who dies tragically on her wedding night, Shen Ruan takes the initiative to seduce her husband, the Prince Regent, to stay alive. The Prince Regent has the face of an immortal, but he's ruthless, murderous, and volatile. He's the story's greatest villain. Shen Ruan goes to great lengths to tempt him, using both her beauty and clever schemes. From time to time, she also has to moonlight as the villain's bedmat 6.1kReads9.1Score65414d adds
9. 459 宠 The Most Doted-On Consort Ever 宠宠宠宠宠宠宠宠宠宠宠宠宠宠妃 Two Bars二杠Ancient Romance1.3M WordsOngoing A word of warning: a truly historical heroine, authentic household intrigue, and a heroine who really is not a good person. Xie Sui Sui is the most beautiful concubine of Prince Dongcheng. With a face that could bring a kingdom to ruin and a slender waist that looks like it might snap at a touch, she has Prince Dongcheng utterly infatuated with her, keeping her as his sole companion night after night while the other wives and concubines grind their teeth in envy. Xie Sui Sui... What bad intentio 1.6kReads8.2Score10214d adds

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   I'm totally sold! 🌿 The female lead always thinks she's just a shield for the male lead, so she's super arrogant, yet also sweet and a little mischievous. The male lead is incredibly doting on her; their interactions are all about holding her in his arms and cleaning up after her daily messes. [Laughing][laughing][laughing]

10. 460 宫 Spring in the Imperial Palace 宫闱春 Dare to Draw a Mulberry Bow敢挽桑弓Ancient Romance246k WordsCompleted [Female Lead in Palace Intrigue + Male Lead in Political Schemes + High-IQ Cast + Beautiful, Unhinged Characters + Ensemble Cast] An alternate-world story. The female lead is highly intelligent, clear-headed, and no lovesick fool. From the moment she enters the palace, Jiang Wanqing knows she will spend her whole life within these walls. She never forgets one thing: she wants to become empress. She also knows that the current emperor, Zhou Qijing, cares only about royal power and dominion. So sh 636Reads8.7Score11214d adds
11. 461 你 Didn't You Say She Was Old and Out of Favor? 你不是说她年纪大，不得宠吗？ I'm Xingxing Da我是星星大Ancient Romance590k WordsCompleted [Palace and household intrigue + raising children + food + everyday life + not chaste, but doted on] Su Tang transmigrated into the body of a concubine of Xiao Jingrong, Heir of the Prince of Zhaonan, with a two-year-old toddler in tow. The original owner had let herself go, behaved crudely, and was even older than the heir. He had long since forgotten her, leaving her to languish in a corner. Su Tang figured that was just fine. She wouldn’t compete for his favor or make the first move. But then 21.2kReads8.8Score2.1k14d adds
12. 462 猎 The Hunter's Fierce Wife 猎户家的悍妻 Lemons and Oranges柠檬和橘子Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Sweet historical romance + ancient-era romance + love that grows over time + devoted one-on-one couple After an accident leaves Li Sanya’s reputation in ruins, she must choose between marrying an old widower and marrying the hunter who rescued her. She decisively chooses the hunter. The adorable little white rabbit is turned by the hunter into a bold, fiery woman who dares to climb onto the roof. She can take on shrews, beat up scumbags, scare off fake sweethearts and green-tea girls, and protec 5.9kReads9.2Score79614d adds
13. 463 崽 After the Baby Reads Minds, the Tyrant Catches the Man Pretending to Be the Empress Dowager 崽被读心后，暴君黑脸抓出男太后 Miao Zhilin妙芝霖Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Everyone Hears Her Thoughts and Gossips Together + Beloved by the Entire Court + Adorable Baby + Silly, Lighthearted Wish Fulfillment] She transmigrates into a book. The lucky part is that she has a System, and the mission rewards are fantastic. The unlucky part is that this is a prank System. Which emperor would willingly get stuck with needles? Which court official would willingly wear women's clothes? Which prince would willingly roll around in a mud pit? Even worse, she transmigrates into t 13.2kReads9.3Score1.9k14d adds
14. 464 太 Something’s Not Quite Right with the Crown Prince 太子殿下不太对劲 If There Were No Leaves若无叶Ancient Romance301k WordsCompleted [Pure Love, One-on-One] After unexpectedly entering the world of a book, she became Ye Yuxi, the Seventh Young Lady of the Prime Minister’s household, notorious for her arrogance and incompetence. Knowing the entire plot, she understood that her role was a ruthless, vicious supporting female character who often bullied the heroine and was fated to die horribly. So, to stay alive until the happy ending, she worked hard to win over the male and female leads, saving the male lead from danger severa 891Reads8.9Score10214d adds
15. 465 缚 The Captive's Delicate Beauty 缚戎娇 Rose Milk Tea玫瑰烤奶Ancient Romance165k WordsCompleted -She thought he was a bloodthirsty sword, unaware that he had long hidden his tenderness beneath his armor. -He thought she was a bird in a gilded cage, only to see her take the pieces and turn the game around, winning him a chance at survival. A pampered princess × a victorious general. Marriage first, love later, in a turbulent age where political intrigue and romance intertwine. "She had only glimpsed the renowned general from afar atop the city wall. The next moment, she learned she was to m 124Reads8.2Score—14d adds
16. 466 女 I’m a Three-Year-Old Empress, Yet Dad Keeps Tossing Me Out! 女帝三岁半，我又被爹爹丢出去啦 My Mom Told Me to Go on a Blind Date我妈喊我去相亲Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted [Short drama now available] (Search for Ye Tuantuan) [Animated comic now available] (Search for Ye Tuantuan) Ye Tuantuan was sneaking snacks in the kitchen when her prince father caught her red-handed. As he grabbed her by the collar and lifted her up, she was still secretly biting down on a shrimp with all her might. Ninth Prince: “Is this really my kid? How can she be so dumb? Maybe I should just throw her away.” Ye Tuantuan’s eyes sparkled. “Wow, Daddy is so handsome.” Empress System: “I’ve n 17.8kReads9.5Score1.4k14d adds
17. 467 和 Kidnapped on the Road to a Political Marriage, She Spends Her Wedding Night with Her Fiancé's Mortal Enemy 和亲路上被抢，与未婚夫死敌洞房 Xuanxuan Like Water萱萱若水Ancient Romance602k WordsCompleted [Both Leads Are Chaste + Sweet Romance + Lighthearted] Yue Jiang was born into the Yue Kingdom as a beautiful woman raised to be sent off in a political marriage, with glossy hair and a face radiant as the dawn. As a princess sent to marry into the An Kingdom, she traveled far from home, only to fall into the hands of Crown Prince Jing Yan of the Jing Kingdom, a longtime enemy of the An Kingdom. To stay alive, Yue Jiang thought, A marriage is a marriage, no matter whom I marry. So she pretended 1.2kReads8.7Score13814d adds
18. 468 她 After She Ran Away from Her Wedding, the Imperial Preceptor Lost His Way 她逃婚后，国师大人道心乱了 Young Master Yue, That's Me是岳公子呀Ancient Romance203k WordsCompleted The Way of Heaven says: Those consumed by love and desire cannot see the Way. They are like someone carrying a torch against the wind, bound to burn their hand. Legend has it that the Great Yong Dynasty possessed two national treasures. One was the original copy of The Back-Pushing Chart, which everyone had heard of but no one had ever seen. The other was Lord Ruiyun, the Imperial Preceptor, who bore the fate of the entire nation on his own shoulders. By a twist of fate, Ruiyun rescued Su Yunluo 8Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male lead likes to put one hand on his hip; he's the type who knows how to coax but never stops.

19. 469 赠 A Book of Spring Gifts 赠春书 San An三安Ancient Romance595k WordsCompleted [High sweetness, noble young lady x unhinged crown prince] Song Wanyu refused to believe people when they said her father, Song Manfu, had sided with the deposed crown prince. She thought her father didn’t have the nerve to do such a thing. Besides, was the deposed crown prince even normal? He was a lunatic. A few days later, her father cheerfully told her, “My precious daughter, you’re going to the palace to become an imperial consort. Are you happy?” Thinking of the emperor, who was sixty and 3.9kReads8.9Score46114d adds
20. 470 大 The Great Qi Marquis of One Step 大齐一步侯 A Single Thought of Nothingness一念无Historical846k WordsCompleted [Alternate history, airtight logic, a treat to listen to, multiple heroines, lighthearted daily life, the jianghu and court politics, love and hate, national and family vendettas...] A modern-day criminal investigator transmigrates into the body of a minor official in the State of Qi. At first, his only dream is to stay alive. But when foreign barbarians invade the Central Plains, slaughtering and pillaging until the kingdom falls and families are torn apart, he has no choice but to enter the fr 17kReads8.2Score1k14d adds

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    A historical fiction novel of exceptionally high quality, perfect for both listening and reading. Clear logic, well-developed characters, rich plot, and tight writing. Not a formulaic, fast-paced read. Please enjoy! [Add to bookshelf]

21. 471 通 The Maid Ran Off with the Money, and the Cold-Blooded Powerful Minister Broke Off the Engagement and Came After Her 通房卷款跑路，冷戾权臣悔婚拿人 Mu Yihua Ting木易华庭Ancient Romance865k WordsCompleted [Cold and Devoted Hero + Clear-Headed, Independent Heroine] [Let the Story Set the Mood] [Sweet Romance] Su Qingqing transmigrates as a bedchamber maid, but when the eldest young master returns after four years away, her plan to keep out of each other’s way falls apart. The young master has become the chancellor, and she sees his ruthless, vicious, and merciless side. To save her own life, she fawns over him, hoping to survive until her one-year contract expires and she can leave the Pei residen 4.8kReads9.0Score69214d adds

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    My new book is finished and I'm recommending it! The concubine is ruthless and heartless, but the powerful minister can't let go. The plot is fresh and engaging, and your emotions will follow the story. It's sweet, sassy, ​​and even a little angsty. It's a sweet romance novel; see if it's your type! [Laughing emoji]

22. 472 陪 On the Night of My Burial, I Brought the God of War Prince Back from the Dead 陪葬夜，我让战神王爷起死回生 Young Master Lan公子兰Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted Short drama adaptation: "A Doctor’s Graceful Colors" Animated adaptation: "A Doctor’s Graceful Colors: The Prince’s Beloved" [Hilarious + Transmigration + Sweet romance + Obsessive love + Devoted pairing + Imperial physician heroine + Palace and household intrigue + Inspirational] I was a military doctor with a PhD when I transmigrated, only to find myself about to be buried alive as a sacrifice for the dead God of War, the Prince? I grabbed the burial offerings and ran, planning to live in luxu 21.1kReads9.3Score2.4k14d adds

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    A sweet and romantic ancient-style novel, full of kisses, hugs, and piggyback rides.

23. 473 讹 After I Swindled the Crown Prince Out of Five Thousand Taels, He Refused to Take It Lying Down! 讹了太子五千两后，他不干了！ Fish Who Loves Eggplant Casserole爱吃茄子煲的鱼Ancient Romance233k WordsCompleted Crown Prince Xiao Chen was furious the moment he met Shen Yunxiu: How dare she step on his face? How dare she swindle him out of five thousand taels of silver? She thought that fatso was cuter than him! She loved gold ingots most of all! She was blind! And then, he went blind too! All he could see was Shen Yunxiu! 364Reads6.9Score10414d adds

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24. 474 贬 Demoted from Wife to Concubine? The Castoff Marries a Powerful Official and Becomes the Mistress of the House 贬妻为妾？弃妇二嫁权臣当主母杀疯了 Nan Yu南余Ancient Romance234k WordsCompleted [Classic Historical Romance and Inner-Family Scheming + Real and Fake Heiress + Cast-Off Wife Marries Again + Ex-Husband's Regret Arc] The beloved daughter of the Jiang family turns out to be a fake heiress, becoming the talk of the capital. Abandoned by her family and stood up by her childhood sweetheart, she marries a rooster, without a single complaint. But the man who returns is holding hands with another woman. What's more, he has forgotten everything that happened between them. He even wan 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead's childhood sweetheart, whom she had loved for three years, went to the battlefield and returned with a pregnant woman. Heartbroken, she left, divorcing him and refusing to marry again. But everyone bullied her, so she turned her attention to a powerful minister. The minister doted on her, showering her with gentleness and respect!

25. 475 天 Disaster! I Stockpiled Every Granary in the Land and Saved the Entire Marquis's Household 天灾！我囤尽天下粮仓救了全侯府 Qin Jiu Yue秦九月Ancient Romance378k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + space + fleeing famine and disasters + strong heroine + feel-good power fantasy + revenge on scoundrels + building wealth] She’s a mercenary who transmigrates to ancient times by accident, becoming the newlywed wife of the Marquis Household’s eldest son. But according to her memories, the entire household will be executed the day after the wedding. And that’s not all: ten days after the household is wiped out, this dynasty will be struck by a series of devastating disasters. Fo 21.2kReads9.1Score2k14d adds

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    I think the male lead in this book is quite gentle. The female lead is a transmigrator with a spatial ability (that grows stronger). She explains everything to the male lead right from the beginning, and he knows she's not the original owner of the body the moment he sees her. In short, it's about the female lead leading the male lead's family through a disaster escape and rebuilding their kingdom. It's a clean romance novel with two strong leads, sweet and doting characters, a satisfying read, and a spatial ability. It's so good! [Already added to my wishlist][Already added to my wishlist]

26. 476 胆 The Timid, Shy Young Princess Consort Is So Sweet and Obedient, She Deserves to Be Cherished 胆小怯生的小王妃软又乖，得宠着 Luo Han Qiqi洛涵七七Ancient Romance537k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance, happy ending, devoted one-on-one couple, protective and doting husband, cozy everyday sweetness] [Gentle, timid young princess consort VS cold, ruthless, calculating prince] Lu Shiyue, the Grand Tutor’s daughter, was gentle and timid, and on top of that, a complete coward. She had thought she could spend her whole life in peace at the Grand Tutor’s residence. But an imperial decree of marriage ordered her to wed Prince Chen, Yan Jingchen, who was rumored to be a brutal, merciless 4.5kReads6.8Score30314d adds

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    Sweet, sweet, sweet~~

27. 477 娘 After the Empress Consort Closed Her Heart to Love, the Emperor Became Addicted to Begging for Her Affection 娘娘断心绝爱后，陛下跪舔上瘾了 Jie Chong解虫Ancient Romance435k WordsCompleted [Both leads are reborn] [Alternate history] [He pursues his wife after losing her; the hero is humble and devoted] [In her previous life, she was a love-struck fool; reborn, she is a clear-eyed and captivating consort × In his previous life, he loved her without realizing it; reborn, the powerful emperor eagerly becomes her devoted admirer] In her previous life, Su Yunning was infatuated with her cousin, the emperor, for over twenty years. She had no children of her own, willingly became his con 23.5kReads8.6Score1.7k14d adds

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    🍇In her past life, the female protagonist was infatuated with her imperial cousin for over twenty years, remaining childless and raising his adopted son even as a concubine. And what was the result? The empress bullied her, the emperor feared her, and her adopted son disrespected her. Even when seriously ill, she couldn't become her cousin's wife, and her adopted son only sided with his biological mother. 🍅Unexpectedly, she was reborn in the first year of raising her ungrateful adopted son, and the female protagonist refused to accept it! The empress bullied her? She'd make her disappear! Her adopted son missed his biological mother? He'd be sent away! 🌼The imperial cousin was indifferent? Wait, who's this clingy guy? It turns out it's her cousin trying to atone for his sins.

28. 478 爆 Spoiled Rotten: The Green Tea Chancellor's Beloved Comes Back to Life 爆宠，绿茶丞相的心上人复活后 Kelisiting克莉斯汀Ancient Romance151k WordsCompleted [Clever, kind, and resilient heroine VS proud, refined hero who's a humble, fake-sweet puppy] [One-on-one sweet romance, the hero suffers, time gap, raising a child] Xu Zhaozhao once transmigrated three thousand years into the past, to the Jin Dynasty, to complete a mission. But the mission failed, and she was forced to marry Xie Zhen, the eldest son of the Xie family. They had a daughter, Xie Yunlu. At last, her organization came to retrieve her and send her back to the modern world. Then she r 3.1kReads7.6Score20914d adds

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    He absolutely dotes on the female lead, can't bear to see her suffer, and even when she hurts him, he can't bring himself to blame her. It's a great book; don't be fooled by the lower rating of the second one, it's truly excellent.

29. 479 换 After Our Marriage Swap, the Chaste Heir Spoils Me Rotten 换亲后，被禁欲世子宠疯了 Vibrant Little Peach动感小蜜桃Ancient Romance331k WordsCompleted [Scheming, seductive, ambitious concubine-born daughter x aloof, noble heir with a sharp tongue] Zhao Yan heard that a famous screenwriter who hated her had used her as the model for a reborn, sweet-and-satisfying drama, casting her as the wicked foil to the heroine. Intrigued, she decided to take a look. In the script, the heroine, Zhao Hua, married the male lead in her first life: Wei Heng, the heir to Prince Duan, a man as untouchable as a mountain peak. But the coldhearted male lead, the her 2.1kReads8.6Score31414d adds

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    💕💕 I highly recommend this one! It's a new historical romance novel I just started reading. The male lead is incredibly doting on the female lead!! 🌸🌸🌸 The female lead is a master at managing her husband!! 🌸🌸

30. 480 公 Your Highness, Please Be Rational: The Enemy Emperor Who Destroyed Your Kingdom Is a Green Tea 公主殿下请理智，亡国敌君是绿茶 If It Were a Love Song若情歌Ancient Romance375k WordsCompleted Zijun Changqing rose to the throne on the strength of his looks, winning the support of his ministers. At twenty, he was determined to marry Ge Ye Jiaojiao, the beauty renowned across the Seven Kingdoms, and make her his empress. But the beauty already had someone in her heart. When he learned that the man she loved was frail and often ill, he resorted to every kind of scheme, repeatedly sending letters to humiliate him. He meant to break the man's spirit so he could take his place. Who could 7Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Zijun, relying on his beauty, became the king of a nation supported by his subjects. As he grew older, he wanted to marry Ge Ye Jiao Jiao, the most beautiful woman in the seven neighboring kingdoms, as his queen. However, the beauty already had a lover. But that didn't matter. Hearing that her lover was sickly, she devised a plan to send him letters every day, cursing him for being impotent and not a man, until she finally angered him to death, allowing her to ascend the throne. Unexpectedly, the beauty Ge Ye Jiao Jiao, using her beauty, incited two of the kingdoms to destroy his country, making him a subjugated slave. Fortunately, her brother Ge Ye Hong saved him. What?! He was targeted by her brother?! (Ps: Strong female lead + satisfying story + revenge + bickering lovers + wife-chasing-after-the-crowd + BL romance + revenge + white moonlight substitute + alternate universe)

31. 481 铁 The Iron-Blooded Prince and His Commandery Princess Wife 铁血王爷郡主妻 Rice Fragrance Fills the Autumn City稻香满秋城Ancient Romance171k WordsOngoing [Secret Love Becomes Reality] [Marriage First, Love Later] [High-Stakes Love Triangle] [Great Power Rivalry] Everyone knew that Xiao Yanchen, the Prince of Zhenbei of Great Zhou, was cold and ruthless. But no one knew he carried a packet of wound medicine and ten years of unrequited love, enduring night after night on the battlefield. He forced her into marriage and pressed her at every turn, trapping her between his chest and the bed. "On our wedding night, you called me Uncle?" Shen Yishi t 52Reads—Score—14d adds

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    [Heart][Heart] Top-tier wealthy family. The emperor personally proposed marriage for his younger brother. A marriage decree was issued. [Heart][Heart][Heart][Heart][Heart][Heart] On their wedding night, she called him "Uncle." [Heart][Heart][Heart][Heart] He instantly turned icy cold. "Uncle? Calling me Uncle on our wedding night?" [Heart][Heart] He leaned close to her ear, his breath hot, "Call me Husband!" [Heart][Heart] Iron-Blooded Prince and Princess Wife: [Heart][Heart] One was promoted from Prince of Zhenbei to Prince of Dingbei after plotting to destroy the Liang Kingdom. [Heart][Heart][Heart] The other was a wealthy merchant with businesses spanning ten kingdoms, a princess, and the eldest granddaughter of the Grand Princess. [Heart][Heart][Heart][Heart] The Grand Princess was also the emperor and Prince of Dingbei's aunt, therefore the female lead was one generation younger than Prince of Dingbei. But the emperor proposed marriage on behalf of his eleventh brother and then issued a decree to grant the marriage. He had thought of her in his heart for ten years. [Heart][Heart]

32. 482 都 Everyone Says She's Not Good Enough, but the Cool and Powerful Minister Is Head Over Heels for Her 都说她不配，偏偏清冷权臣他超爱 Flowers and Fruit有花有果Ancient Romance480k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later + Historical Romance + The Heroine Only Wants the Physical Side at First and Often Takes Advantage of the Hero + Growing Together] Jiang Zhaoyue transmigrated into a book. She became the foolish, vicious ex-wife of a supporting male character. The original owner's list of “accomplishments” was impressive: Abusing the servants. Disrespecting her parents-in-law. Eloping with a poor scholar after taking a sum of money. Being sold into a brothel. Contracting a vene 16.3kReads8.9Score1.8k14d adds

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    They're all so beautiful, I'll spoil them rotten!

33. 483 快 Quick Transmigration: The Delicate Girl Who Can’t Look After Herself 快穿之柔弱不能自理的她 Zhao Huanhuan Loves Dragon Ball喜欢龙珠的赵欢欢Ancient Romance674k WordsOngoing Semi-immersive (I personally think it’s almost fully immersive; the heroine’s inner thoughts are described very, very little) + no fixed male lead + the heroine is always a helpless dependent + no morals, no logic Most importantly, she can change and adjust her appearance. Change her appearance, adjust her appearance. It’s important, so I’m saying it three times. I’m warning you now: if this bothers you, dear, then maybe we’re just not meant to be. Please don’t give me a low rating because of it 12.7kReads7.2Score60814d adds

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    🍒🍒The female lead is a "green tea" character, playing the role of a weak, timid, and sensible woman who puts her husband first—a facade she maintains for her entire life. After her husband's death, she panics: "Ah Xu, what should I do? How am I going to live from now on?" "Don't worry, sister-in-law, I will take good care of you from now on..."

34. 484 公 After the Princess's Political Marriage, the New King of Beijiang Spoils Her Rotten 公主和亲后，被北疆新王宠上天 Dan Yuan旦愿Ancient Romance395k WordsCompleted Completed, so read with confidence! [Tribute Princess vs. Foreign King ➕ One-on-one, both devoted to each other ➕ His one and only ➕ Strong heroine and strong hero] [The heroine falls in love after marriage; the hero has been plotting to win her over for a long time] Zhou Nuanying is the most overlooked princess in the Great Xia imperial harem. Her mother was a palace maid serving the empress. After her father, the emperor, took her by force in a moment of passion, the empress bore a grudge ag 2.7kReads—Score23014d adds
35. 485 一 Only You, This Lifetime 一世唯尔 The Thick-Skinned Cat厚黑的猫Ancient Romance183k WordsCompleted Everyone in the capital knew that the Fang family had a son named Fang Younian. He was rich and handsome, and the young ladies of the capital were practically breaking down the Fang family’s door to marry him. But him? He loved only a little swindler from Hat Alley. “Diao Yiyi, you’re the only one for me, Fang Younian. I’ll marry no one but you.” He was the emperor’s eldest son, born to a lowly palace maid who used to wash feet. As a result, he could only watch helplessly as his younger brother 1Reads—Score—14d adds
36. 486 急 Urgent! The Regent Needs a Good-Luck Wedding! 急急急！要给摄政王冲喜啦！ Yan Yuanyuan言圆圆Ancient Romance327k WordsCompleted [Animated comic adaptation now available] [Sweet romance + devoted husband + no angst + faithful couple + honest communication, no misunderstandings] Sweet and gentle princess consort vs. a regent who falls for her on his own Yan Mu was married off to the unconscious Regent in a marriage meant to bring him good luck. From then on, she gained a powerful weapon at her side. For the legitimate older sister who envied her: she flaunted her success and slapped her down at every turn! For the stepmoth 12.1kReads9.2Score88814d adds

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    They're all so beautiful, I'll spoil them rotten.

37. 487 太 The Crown Prince Steals His Friend's Wife! The Sweetheart Is Trapped in a Jealousy Showdown 太子夺友妻！娇娇深陷争宠修罗场 I Love Sugarcane我爱吃甘蔗Ancient Romance508k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + Rivals Fighting for Her + Sweet-Talk Face-Slapping + Forced Marriage and Possession + Faking Her Death + Devoted to Each Other + Female Lead in Control] After a tragic death, Meng Jinyue is given a chance and sent back three years. If she successfully wins over the Crown Prince within those three years, she will be allowed to keep living afterward. Meng Jinyue accepts without hesitation. After all, a man's no substitute for her life. But her status is too low, and she can barely get a 9.1kReads8.9Score85414d adds

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    ⭐⭐Meng Jinyue is sent back three years. If she can successfully win over the Crown Prince within three years, she can continue living. Meng Jinyue accepts without hesitation. To win over the Crown Prince, Meng Jinyue has no choice but to seduce his best friend first. 🍀🍀Before Xie Yunye died in battle, the Crown Prince advised him, "Her status is too low; she is not worthy of you." Later, Xie Yunye survived the battlefield, and the Crown Prince coldly looked at him, saying, "You are so vulgar; you are truly not worthy of Yaoyao." "I will marry her; even if I lose this Crown Prince position, I will still want her."

38. 488 舔 Three and a Half Years as a Simp, Then the System Told Me I Had the Wrong Target 舔狗三年半，系统说我攻略错对象 Beauty Zhang Sanfeng美女张三疯Ancient Romance386k WordsCompleted [The physical edition of Abandon the Dark and Join Him, Volume One, is now available for purchase online] [The Second Male Lead's Redemption Arc] 1. Qiao Yin spent three years and eleven months fawning over Lu Jinzhi. Everyone in the capital knew she would marry no one but him, yet the System told her: She had pursued the wrong target. Qiao Yin: ... 2 Qiao Yin suddenly vanished from Lu Jinzhi's side. On the first day of her disappearance, Lu Jinzhi sneered: Just a little game of playing hard to 48.4kReads9.4Score5.9k14d adds

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    🌵Ancient Chinese romance, the male lead has a crush on the female lead. In this story, the male lead is incredibly gentlemanly towards the female lead while pursuing her, showing great responsibility and charm in handling problems. He also perfectly understands her romantic side, always preparing small and big surprises for her – so perfect!👆🏻The female lead climbs over a wall to watch the male lead practice swordsmanship. He has a crush on her, and when she says she wants to pursue him, he's already liked her for a long time.😍😍

39. 489 暴 The Tyrant Can Read Minds, So Every Day He Hears Me Call Him a Dog 暴君他能读心，每天听我骂他是狗 Clear and Serene明白清宁Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Mind-reading | palace intrigue and juicy gossip | laid-back heroine | absurd sweet romance | laugh-out-loud comedy Shen Zhiyi transmigrated into a book, becoming a low-ranking consort who had just entered the palace. Armed with the [Gossip System], all she wanted was to laze around and wait to die in the harem of this short-lived tyrant, while enjoying the shocking secrets of the court officials. On the outside, she trembles with fear. “Your Majesty is so mighty and imposing. This concubine is t 1.4kReads7.3Score16914d adds

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    This book about mind reading is really good. The female lead's complaints about the male lead are all overheard by the emperor, which is hilarious. The female lead is a bit eccentric but also quite clever, and the male lead loves and dotes on her. In the end, they live a shameless and happy life together. It's just that the new book doesn't have many words yet, but the plot is worth reading.

40. 490 抚 Trace Her Beauty Mark! Kiss Her Starry Eyes! The Movie Star and the Beauty Are a Perfect Match 抚红痣！吻星眸！影帝与美人绝配 Sweet Kitty Ya甜猫儿吖Modern Romance177k WordsCompleted Nan Qian used to be the entertainment industry’s top-tier star. With a bright red beauty mark beneath her eye and naturally petal-shaped eyes, even the slightest glance from her could make people scream. But when the trending topic “Daughter of a Mistress” appeared, she became a vixen mocked and scorned by everyone in the blink of an eye. Despondent and drunk, with her mind hazy, she gave her assistant the address of her ex’s home. She pushed open the door and saw a pair of eyes more beautiful t 18.7kReads9.4Score2.3k14d adds
41. 491 对 The Gentle, Lovable Wife in the Comparison Group Awakens 对照组的娇软正妻觉醒啦 Draws with a Little Blade画刀刀Ancient Romance259k WordsCompleted [One man and one woman + devoted couple and sweet romance + delicate beauty + regent] Sheng Rui, an unfavored concubine-born daughter, manages through her own efforts to marry the youngest grand secretary in the court. After their wedding, she feels life is pretty comfortable: she has money to spend and power at her disposal. Her husband may be a little too insatiable in certain matters, but with time, she's learned to enjoy it too. Just as she thinks she can spend the rest of her life in peace 8.4kReads8.4Score54514d adds

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    Yes, it looks great!

42. 492 手 She Tears Up the Marriage Contract, Leaving the General's Daughter Beyond His Reach 手撕婚书，将门娇女让他高攀不起 Bubble Coffee气泡咖啡Ancient Romance758k WordsCompleted [Groveling exes + sweet romance + feel-good story + growing female lead] A venomous, scheming young general x a resilient, lovely daughter of the Wen family In her previous life, Wen Ying was sent to live with her maternal grandparents. She tried to please them at every turn, yet could never measure up to another cousin. Her two male cousins treated her coldly, while the younger cousin she loved most joined forces with others to ruin her reputation and steal her fiancé. Her childhood sweetheart, 720Reads9.0Score10814d adds

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    The male lead was adopted by the female lead's father after being brought back from the battlefield when he was a child. The male lead has a status, while the female lead is a character who grows and develops. Both of them manage to balance their careers and love lives, and the story takes many unexpected turns in the end.

43. 493 盼 Longing to Be a Widow 盼寡 Juicy Lychees荔好多汁Ancient Romance123k WordsCompleted [A top-tier lovesick prince who wins himself over vs. a talented noblewoman who longs to be widowed] [Marriage first, love later + sweet ancient romance + transmigrate] Prince Xie Huaijin of Jing is renowned throughout the capital for his looks, and equally renowned for his frail health. With his legs crippled as well, he has reached twenty-three without a wife. After all, no one wants to become a widow in the flower of their youth, especially when they might end up an actual widow at any moment 8.5kReads9.3Score1.3k14d adds
44. 494 妹 Little Sister, You Can’t Handle This Crazy Man. Let Me Take Over 妹妹，这疯批你驾驭不了，换我来 Zhi Zhi之知Ancient Romance648k WordsCompleted Now published under the title Through the Years Like Jade, available on all platforms. The moment she opened her eyes, Jiang Fei had transmigrated into the book as a scheming but hopelessly incompetent minor villainess. In the original story, the entire Jiang family was brutally killed. Even the old watchdog at the gate was spared nothing. And it was all thanks to Pei Jing, the power-mad, unhinged prince who held sway over the court. The System's task for her was simple: follow the original 51.1kReads9.1Score7k14d adds
45. 495 在 I Make Ten Million a Month While Throwing Tantrums in the Tyrant's Arms 在暴君怀里撒泼打滚的我月入千万 Ling Shi Chu令时初Ancient Romance230k WordsCompleted [Alternate dynasty + modern person transported to the past + interstellar livestream + exclusive devotion + infrastructure development + the cat squad saves the day] As an overachiever in the interstellar livestreaming world, Li Jinhua draws a hell-mode mystery box and transmigrates as a cat in the arms of a tyrant from an alternate dynasty. While other streamers are busy with household and palace intrigues in the past, she slaps a paw down and opens the livestream System. “Today, I'm teaching f —Reads6.9Score—14d adds

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    Although it hasn't been rated yet, it's absolutely amazing! A fantastic historical romance novel with a cross-dimensional livestream theme. The feline heroine lives alongside a tyrant, livestreaming to interstellar people, focusing solely on using her intelligence and a convenient system to amass wealth and develop infrastructure, building up the empire. The male lead is completely devoted to her, spoiling her rotten. They only start dating after things have settled down. The male lead has mind-reading abilities for a period, so there are no misunderstandings between them. Later, she even becomes the empress of an interstellar empire, prioritizing her career over romance—a strong female lead type of story! Highly recommended!!!

46. 496 春 Spring Stirs the Lotus Platform 春动莲台 Not Enough Grass Jelly to Drink烧仙草不够喝Ancient Romance453k WordsCompleted [Cherished, highborn daughter × dignified, abstinent son of a prominent family] Rumor has it that Shen Lianchi, the youngest daughter of the Grand Princess and the Duke of Zhenguo, has been sickly for years. She has a noble title, but is really an ugly woman. Yet this supposedly ugly woman has a marriage match that all the noble young ladies in Tokyo envy: she was betrothed to the Fu family’s young master before birth! What kind of man is Fu Yuji? Born into a distinguished scholarly family, a pr 1.6kReads7.4Score20514d adds

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    Not only is she pampered by the male lead, but her whole family does too! The female lead grew up in luxury, with her mother being a princess, her father a duke, the emperor as her uncle, and the empress dowager as her maternal grandmother. The male lead is the eldest son of the head of a prestigious family, a young genius. The story unfolds slowly and is incredibly captivating!

47. 497 退 After My Sickly, Possessive Ninth-Rank Lord Forced Me to Marry Him, I Got Pregnant 退婚强嫁病娇九千岁后，怀崽了 Setting Hearts Ablaze纵火芳心Ancient Romance400k WordsCompleted [Villain + raising kids + doted on by everyone: silly beauty X ruthless fake eunuch, sweet 1v1 romance] A former top scientist transmigrated into a book and became a stand-in for the male lead's one true love. The moment she opened her eyes, she was at the scene of her broken engagement. To make matters worse, she was a doomed supporting character, a lovesick fool bent on her own destruction, and her entire family was made up of villains. Yu Nian: Have I walked straight into a wolf's den? Worst 11.5kReads9.3Score1.5k14d adds
48. 498 嘘 Shh! The Tyrant Is Secretly Spoiling His Little Sweetheart Again 嘘！暴君又在偷偷宠他的小娇娇 A Little Milk Kitty一只小奶喵Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Yun Jiaojiao, a genius alchemist with an overprotective older brother, was cherished and spoiled from childhood. But after failing to survive her tribulation, she transmigrated into a despised imperial consort, entrusted to the emperor by her dying brother after he saved the emperor’s life. The emperor gave her a cold look. “I can only be your brother. Don’t even think of me as anything else!” Yun Jiaojiao blinked, looking pitiful on the outside but secretly thrilled. She cautiously tested him 7.5kReads8.9Score79214d adds

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    They're all ancient romance novels, some are even meant to be held and comforted, and all except the first one are pure.

49. 499 误 I Accidentally Offended the Cold-Blooded Ninth Prince, Where Can the Princess Consort Run? 误惹冷酷九殿下，王妃哪里逃 The Carefree Little Witch悠闲小魔女Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Sweet romance, devoted couple, personal pocket dimension, mastery of medicine and poison, martial arts, two powerful leads, no angst, funny and satisfying, no saintly heroine] Feng Yu’s soul transmigrated into the legitimate daughter of the prime minister of the Yu Kingdom, a girl mocked by everyone as “stupid and ugly.” With a pocket dimension at her side and a spiritual spring at her disposal, restoring her looks takes mere moments. She knows medicine, excels at poison, and can fight. She nev 3.2kReads8.8Score42614d adds

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    Hugs, kisses, and piggyback rides are common occurrences; the story revolves around spoiling the protagonist to the point of being unruly. It's a hilarious and satisfying read featuring two strong characters.

50. 500 你 Why Mess with Her? One Cry and the Regent King Gets on His Knees to Comfort Her 你惹她干嘛？她一哭摄政王跪着哄 Tutu from Kindergarten幼稚园的土土Ancient Romance117k WordsOngoing [A Powerful Regent Male Lead + A Love-Struck Male Lead Who Falls for Her on His Own + A Mischievous Little Princess Who's the Capital's Biggest Menace + An Unusual Way of Thinking + Lighthearted, Sweet Romance and Wish Fulfillment] The palace's biggest troublemaker, Princess Shen Yunzhi, gets married and moves into the Regent's manor. But everyone in the manor wants to bully her. The Dowager Princess picks a fight with her at every turn, and the Regent's first love even frames her! Luckily, Shen 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is incredibly sweet, and the kind of sweetness with a quirky twist. The female lead is a total troublemaker who marries the male lead, the regent. She thinks she's been sent to be a spy, and she even ships the regent and the top scholar as a couple. Not only does she read erotic novels about the two of them on their wedding night, but she also draws illustrations for them, only to be discovered by the regent...

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