Historical Romance Novels 古代言情小说

1. 501 手 After Tearing My Concubine Aunt to Shreds, I Became Empress 手撕姨娘后，我成了皇后 Qiao Yiyi桥依依Ancient Romance150k WordsCompleted She was the legitimate daughter of the Shaofu Tutor’s household, and should have lived a life of comfort and privilege. Instead, she was kidnapped by bandits. Was it an accident, or was someone behind it? With her mother losing her mind and her younger brother being abused, how can she change their fate? She has to save her mother and younger brother. She has to make the wicked pay! Hmm... What’s with this Crown Prince? She just can’t get rid of him... 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   She was originally the legitimate daughter of the Junior Tutor's family, but she was kidnapped by her aunt and sold to a desolate mountain to become a death warrior. She did not cry or make a fuss, but assessed the situation and achieved great success. Who could refuse such a great female protagonist?

2. 502 宋 The History of the Song Dynasty’s Imperial Court 宋代宫闱史 Xu Muxi许慕羲Historical607k WordsCompleted Drawing on official histories, unofficial accounts, and folk legends, this work offers a profound portrayal of the emperor's emotional world alongside a detailed depiction of life in the palace. It vividly recreates the lives of emperors and empresses in the secluded inner palace, while also offering readers interested in history clues to follow. 2.5kReads9.4Score321Shelves

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   I'm truly impressed by the imagination of the ancients.

3. 503 穿 I Transmigrated into a Cannon-Fodder Side Character, but the Heroine Is the Big Bad?! 穿书小炮灰，女主竟是大反派？ I Came Back to Life in 20232023我复活了Ancient Romance436k WordsOngoing [Transmigrate into a book + villain + high-martial-arts alternate world + multiple heroines + sly schemer + not a wish-fulfillment story] [Male readers curse me, female readers hate me, and readers want to punch me] Jun Moxiao transmigrated into a book and became the useless Sixth Prince. Then, with an omniscient perspective, he obtained a cultivation technique. He thought he could use his foreknowledge to get ahead, but who could have guessed that his arrival would change everything beyond reco 28Reads—Score—Shelves

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   An old saying goes: male readers curse me, female readers hate me!

4. 504 为 To Survive, the Cannon Fodder Fake Prince Has to Become Emperor 为活命，炮灰假皇子只好称帝 Summer Wins Long夏日长赢Ancient Romance292k WordsCompleted [Female lead disguised as a man + sweet on the outside, dark within + wish-fulfillment + golden finger] Zhongli Jian, a pro at seeming sweet while hiding a dark side, transmigrates with a crafting minigame. She starts out at three years old, disguised as a boy and posing as a prince. Her father is cold-hearted, and her mother was poisoned to death by the empress. Her mother is reborn and knows what will happen over the next year. She has a crafting game that occasionally showers her with coins 41Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The premise is fresh and not the old cliché! The female lead is three years old when she starts out disguised as a man. Her mother is a reincarnated woman, and the two of them join forces to fight their way through the palace. In the end, the female lead will seize the throne and become empress, a truly satisfying story! The male lead is deeply in love with the female lead, but he thinks he's in love with a man and struggles with this for a long time. Their relationship gets very sweet later on, and it's almost finished, so you can keep reading!

5. 505 不 Wait, My Brother Is the Emperor? Then What Am I Even Studying For? 不是，我哥是皇帝？那我还学啥？ Wa Xiaoxia蛙小夏Two Male Leads386k WordsOngoing (The rating just came out, so it should go up later.) [Two male leads + transmigration + everyone's favorite + mutual firsts + a little nation-building] [Stubborn, resilient, fun-loving bottom who wants to slack off but can't × initially aloof, later devoted top who gets jealous on the sly] After transmigrating to another world, Xie Qingluo throws himself into the imperial examinations to survive. But after he leaves the provincial exam hall, he is told that he is the emperor's younger brother.. 618Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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   It's super good! The main character is a time traveler who, right after passing the imperial examination, is told he's the current emperor's biological younger brother, sharing the same parents. Luo: Sometimes it's really speechless.

6. 506 西 A Romance in Xiliang 西凉缘 Su Jing, Who Loves Braised Yellow Catfish爱吃黄焖黄骨鱼的苏静Ancient Romance384k WordsCompleted The Kingdom of Xiliang was nearly destroyed by Sang Zhi. For the people of Xiliang, the kingdom's stability and peace, and her father, Jinge put aside her former liveliness and childishness and took on the responsibilities of a princess of Xiliang. She married Gu Yuheng, crown prince of the Kingdom of Yin. From then on, a girl of fifteen and a young man of twenty were swept into the vortex of courtly power struggles... 97Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I've been following this historical romance novel for a while now. The writing is pretty good, it's purely historical, and the plot is quite fast-paced.

7. 507 东 Eastern Han: My Life of Rising in Rank, Making a Fortune, and Killing My Father 东汉：我升官发财死亲爹的一生 Mint Health Is Ridiculous薄荷健康离谱Ancient Romance353k WordsCompleted [The female lead is not a good person. Not a good person. Not a good person! That’s important, so I’m saying it three times!] [Mostly focused on the female lead’s growth, with a somewhat slow pace.] This story has a little crossover with Love Like the Galaxy, and there’s also a character similar to Shaoshang. I really love Shaoshang, but the fanfiction elements are minimal. Here’s the actual synopsis: March of the twenty-fourth year AD. Amid the rumble of thunder and a woman’s cries from inside 60Reads—Score—Shelves

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   From the female lead's perspective, the main characters are incredibly charming and have amazing cheat codes. It's a bit of an ensemble piece, and the female lead is truly irresistible and incredibly charismatic, second only to the emperor in power. Don't miss it if you like this kind of story! [Kissing emojis]

8. 508 簪 A Banquet Beneath the Flower Pins 簪花夜宴 Wang Wufei王梧绯Ancient Romance653k WordsCompleted To get into the major she wants, high school senior He Jiani takes an assessment for the Career Virtual Experience Testing System. After entering the world of A Court Lady Adorning Her Hair with Flowers, she discovers that the AI responsible for guiding her to the clues has unexpectedly gone missing. A storm of bloodshed also seems to be brewing in the virtual world... Can she and Shi Mingjian, the guide pretending to be a student, complete their mission in the virtual world? Can they find the t 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Wow, this is amazing! You won't regret investing, sisters!! He Jiani, a young woman, finally got a high score on her exam! To convince her parents to let her apply to her dream major, cultural relic protection and restoration, she decided to participate in the [Virtual Career Experience Test System]. An S+ rating means a bright future. The system activated, and guided by the AI, she chose to enter the world of "Ladies Wearing Flowers in Their Hair"—she was determined to get that S+! ੭ ᐕ)੭*⁾⁾ After entering the world, the mission hadn't even started! She discovered that the AI ​​responsible for guiding her clues had unexpectedly skipped work! Gone! Σ(ŎдŎ|||)ﾉﾉ Meanwhile, a bloody storm seemed to be brewing in the virtual world… Could she and her guide, Shi Mingjian, pretending to be a student, complete their mission in the virtual world…? He Jiani: "What is our mission…?" She didn't know! ••

9. 509 小 The Little Beggar Becomes an Official: My Lord, You Smell So Good 小乞儿当官：大人你好香 Bent Green Bean弯豆角Ancient Romance455k WordsCompleted [Cross-dressing heroine + political intrigue + sweet romance + no rebirth, no golden finger] Tiansheng is the illegitimate daughter of a prince. After her mother was brutally killed when she was ten, she disguised herself as a man and honed her skills. From beggar to court official, her life takes off, flourishing at every turn and bringing a profusion of admirers, both women and men, all as charming as peach blossoms. Her impulsive cousin, a general. The gentle, jade-like prince of Chen, whose 55Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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   A unique cross-dressing story, without any cheat codes or system, yet it's very entertaining. The wife was raised from childhood.

10. 510 我 I Sparked Ancient Gossip with a Paternity Test! 我靠亲子鉴定！引爆古人吃瓜风潮 Three Two Six三二六Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The original novel behind the hit short drama Ascending the Phoenix Tower On her wedding day, her scumbag husband actually demands that she kneel to his widowed sister-in-law? What a joke. Whoever wants to kneel can do it themselves. She has the ability to conduct paternity tests, and on the spot, she exposes the two of them and their illegitimate child, revealing their affair. She ruins the scumbag’s chances of becoming the top scholar and cuts off his path to success! A fake heiress forges a b 573Reads8.9Score223Shelves

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    The female protagonist uses her superpowers to conduct paternity tests throughout ancient times. Her seemingly weak superpowers prove incredibly useful in the post-apocalyptic world. The plot is relatively straightforward. Recommended.

11. 511 重 Reborn: Grand Tutor, Wake Up! The Princess Is Really Dead 重生之太傅醒醒吧，公主真的死了 Nine Snowy Branches九枝雪Ancient Romance302k WordsCompleted [Both reborn, pampered legitimate princess × obsessive Grand Tutor × groveling pursuit of his wife × the chaste man falls] Qin Shu could never come to terms with the fact that the person who killed her in her previous life was Song Xun. Back then, she was Princess Jingyuan, and she called him Grand Tutor. She died on a snowy day during the Jing era. She said, “If there is another life, then I hope never to meet you again, Grand Tutor...” But she didn’t know that from then on, Song Xun came to ha 4.5kReads8.9Score395Shelves

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    This novel features two rebirths and a wife-chasing frenzy.

12. 512 吾 My Wife, Afu 吾妻阿福 Where Will My Beloved Go伊人何归Ancient Romance208k WordsCompleted [Reborn × Marriage First, Love Later] [Clingy, affectionate beauty vs. refined and elegant noble minister] Yuan Shujin (Yuan Afu) was lovely and charming, adored by her father and brothers from childhood, and born into a distinguished family. But one mistaken choice of lover cost her father and brothers their lives. Her sincere affection had been nothing but a tool for someone else, and in the end, she took her own life on a lonely night. When she opened her eyes again, she had returned to the y 2.6kReads8.9Score343Shelves

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    So good! The plot is interesting and fast-paced. The female lead is the only daughter of a general, cheerful and brave, and she pursues her husband directly! Sometimes she's clingy and affectionate, so sweet and adorable! The male lead is a high-ranking official, aloof and refined, but only when he's with her… [hehe] Everyone, come on over! [A masterpiece by Que Shi][Already added to my wishlist][Added to my bookshelf]

13. 513 被 After Being Forced to Switch Identities, I Can’t Hide My Green Tea Talents 被迫换身份后，绿茶天赋藏不住了 Have a Big Tangerine吃个大桔子Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Dear readers, the short drama is now available on this site. If you’re interested, come check it out! Identity swap + real and fake heiresses + the whole family gets their comeuppance + court intrigue + everyday life in ancient times + love that grows over time] In her previous life, Li Yao and her roommate Qin Ye died together, then transmigrated into the same world to complete missions. Qin Ye’s mission was to win over Prince Su, while hers was to help the Fifth Prince ascend the throne. Just 653Reads8.5Score101Shelves

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    A super exciting new book! A tale of a real and fake heiress with political intrigue ✨ The female lead and her roommate die and are transported to ancient times. They're required to complete a mission before they can go home. Just when the female lead is about to succeed, her roommate uses time travel to switch their identities 🌙 The female lead is incredibly smart, and it was so satisfying to read!

14. 514 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—Shelves
15. 515 长 Chang’an Never Sleeps: A Crimson Night 长安不夜红 Man Tang熳棠Marriage & Romance15k WordsCompleted Chang'an, Red Lights That Never Go Out —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I like ancient romance novels.

16. 516 兄 Elder Brother, You Mustn't 兄长不可 Ning Qingxuan, Who Likes Geng Sai Niu喜欢更赛牛的宁清璇Ancient Romance406k WordsCompleted Shen Yanci is the envy of everyone in the capital: the refined and upright heir of the Shen family, with a bright future ahead. Yet his family also takes in Su Wanqing, an orphan girl with no one to rely on. An elder's words, "Raise her by your side and treat her as your own younger sister," become an invisible shackle between them. He watches her grow from a timid little girl into a graceful young woman, cherishing and protecting her at every turn. But as they spend day after day together, he d 4.5kReads8.1Score508Shelves

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    This is such a wonderful historical romance novel. The author's writing is excellent, and it moved me deeply. [Crying emoji]

17. 517 李 Li Bai Blew Up the Milky Way with a Poem from Mount Lu’s Peak 李白在庐山之巅把银河写炸了 Man Tang熳棠8k WordsCompleted Li Bai Wrote the Milky Way into an Explosion Atop Mount Lu —Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 518 红 Red Whisk’s Blade: Moonlight over the Rivers and Lakes Amid the Fragrance of Herbal Medicine 红拂刀：青囊药香里的江湖月光 Man Tang熳棠Ancient Romance26k WordsCompleted Red Sash's Blade: Moonlight in the Jianghu Amid the Fragrance of Green Satchels —Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 519 初 The Lantern Festival Poem by an Early Tang Prodigy That Dazzled for a Thousand Years 初唐才子那首惊艳千年的元宵诗 Man Tang熳棠Ancient Romance23k WordsCompleted The Lantern Festival Poem by an Early Tang Dynasty Prodigy That Stunned the Ages —Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 520 司 The South-Pointing Spoon: One Scoop Determines the Fate of the World! 司南：一勺定乾坤！ Man Tang熳棠Ancient Romance10k WordsCompleted Sinan: One Spoon Determines the World! —Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 521 星 Chronicles of the Star-Patterned Immortal 星纹穿仙记 Man Tang熳棠Ancient Romance796k WordsCompleted Xuanhuan Romance / Xianxia Adventure / Growth and Comeback / Transmigration / The Pinnacle of Female-Led Cultivation! Strong Female Lead, Passionate, Ensemble Cast, Tragic Romance, Eastern Fantasy [A Modern Orphan Transmigrates into an Abandoned Infant, and Her Birthmark Turns Out to Be the Key to the Heavenly Way!] When Ye Zhao crawls out of a mass grave, the star-shaped mark on the back of her neck burns like a brand. At ten, she joins the Peach Blossom Sect, where a transmigrator's knowledge 1Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 522 药 I’m an Apothecary: The Poison and Light I Hid in the Flourishing Tang for Thirty Years 药匠我在盛唐藏了三十年的毒与光 Man Tang熳棠Ancient Romance8k WordsCompleted The Apothecary: The Poison and Light I Hid in the Flourishing Tang for Thirty Years —Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 523 身 Body Swap: The God of War Prince Takes Over My Household Battles 身体互换：战神王爷替我宅斗 Clear Breeze Begonia清风海棠Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [1v1, Fun Romantic Comedy, HE, Wise and Cool-Headed Young Lady vs. Adorable God of War Prince, Both Chaste, Happy Ending] The people of the Jiang household notice that their young lady has been acting strangely lately. The young lady used to be quiet and gentle. Now she’s still quiet, but there’s a murderous aura about her. In the garden, her sweet-talking younger sister affectionately reaches to link arms with her. Ye Zhan dodges at once, her voice full of disdain. “If you want to talk, then ta 11.1kReads9.1Score1.6kShelves

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    Who understands? The two of them are truly complementary after swapping bodies. The male lead is strong but not very intelligent, while the female lead is incredibly smart, like a strategist.

24. 524 王 The Princess Consort Always Has the Regent Prince Flat on His Back 王妃总把摄政王按在地上摩擦 Ashes Mixed with Toilet Paper烟灰拌卷筒纸Ancient Romance341k WordsCompleted [A truly strong female lead] [No male lead who's even stronger] [No fighting between women for men] Born into a family of ancient martial artists, Jiang Yinzhi foresees that she will transmigrate into a novel as a cannon-fodder supporting character. She just wants to laze around and, while she's at it, master peerless martial arts. She originally planned to take out the holier-than-thou, fake-sweet heroine. What? You transmigrated here too? We're all sisters, so let's put men aside for now. [Bon 2kReads9.1Score219Shelves

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    Strong female lead!!! The male lead is initially attracted to her beauty but is eventually subdued by her strength. I just find the female lead so captivating; her nonchalant attitude towards him is incredibly charming!!! It reminds me of a song lyric: "What you can't have is always the most alluring."

25. 525 捡 The Pitiful Little One I Brought Home Is Spoiled Rotten 捡回来的小可怜被娇养了 Chen Wanquan陈万全Two Male Leads219k WordsCompleted [Female-led romance. She rescues him, then they fall in love. Mutual pampering in everyday life. A slow, steady relationship. One-on-one, happy ending] Reader's guide: GB does not mean a matriarchal society. The platform automatically tagged this as a story with two male leads. Liu Qiaoniang had a scar on her face and immense strength. She was the town's famous female butcher, and at twenty-six, no one had married her. Zhang Wenyun's family had fallen on hard times. With a limp and his face cake 715Reads8.1Score119Shelves

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    She had just carried half a pig back from the market, covered in blood and sweat. When she looked up, she saw him leaning against the door frame, holding a bowl of warm ginger tea. She almost dropped the bowl and broke it. She immediately dropped the pork and rushed over to hug him tightly, bowl and all!

26. 526 重 Reborn, I Took All of the Zhao Family’s Fortune 重生后，我夺了赵家全部家产 Gazing at the Wind and Moon览风月Ancient Romance8k WordsCompleted Reborn, I Took All of the Zhao Family's Property 1.1kReads—Score—Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese short stories

27. 527 疯 The Mad Commandery Princess Watches Four Maniacs Chase Her Half Sister 疯郡主笑看四只癲批踩着她追庶妹 Eighty Degrees八十度Ancient Romance124k WordsCompleted [Wildly unhinged, funny, and lighthearted. Other heroines have poems; this heroine has unhinged quotes. A lively ensemble cast and plenty of food. Mid-story, construction and development take center stage, with a little farming on the side.] In this vast sea of people, meeting some folks feels like karmic retribution! The farming princess everyone looks down on is actually the eldest daughter of the capital's richest family. After a great fire three years ago, she woke up with a new soul. When s 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I'm totally hooked on this book! The female lead is so adorable! 👍😆 The transmigrated heroine, Hua Zhichu, was originally the daughter of the richest man in the capital, but due to a fire three years prior, she had her heart replaced and was forced to stay in the countryside to farm, becoming a "country bumpkin." After being summoned back by the emperor, she immediately dropped the absurd plot of "choosing one of the four princes as her husband," causing an uproar in the capital. The princes went on a rampage, with the crown prince sneering, the third prince being aggressive, and the fourth prince threatening. But the heroine retorted, "Why don't you take a look at yourselves and see if you're as pleasing as gold?" The satisfaction of her comeback was off the charts! The best part is the twist in the love triangle: the princes, while outwardly disdainful, secretly plotted to "step on her to pursue her half-sister." Later, they all switched sides and asked to marry her, turning the "madman's pursuit of his wife" story into something truly ingenious. Farming and infrastructure building + hilarious banter + political intrigue, the pace is light and full of jokes. Sisters who like ancient romance novels and love chaotic situations must check it out. See how the heroine handles this group of crazy princes!

28. 528 楼 Between Towers and Misty Rain 楼台烟雨间 Liu Shuiyue刘水月Ancient Romance149k WordsOngoing [Turbulent times + medicine + court intrigue + personal growth + two strong leads + fast-paced + sweet at first, angsty later + a later-stage battle for love + a refreshingly straightforward plot] [A gifted young physician who knows how to read the situation vs. a cold-blooded prince with unfathomable depths] I only meant to save a badly injured man on a whim. Who knew that one act would drag me straight into the storms of court politics? Wait, what is going on here... The Second Prince wants 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I was so tired of those overused historical romance dramas, so I registered on Tomato Books to find books, and that's how I stumbled upon this gem! The female lead's character is absolutely amazing; you won't find another like her anywhere else online. And the male lead's character... Haha, I won't spoil it, but you'll understand why he's been plotting against her for so long once you read it. The whole book is full of plot twists, a mix of innocent romance and political intrigue set against a chaotic backdrop. The author's logic is meticulous, and all the plot holes are seamlessly filled! You'll never guess the twists! You absolutely have to keep reading! The newly updated version is fantastic, the setting is so fresh! Everyone should read it!!

29. 529 竹 Childhood Sweethearts, Part 1 竹马弄青梅1 You Embroider the Mountains and Rivers君绣山河Ancient Romance315k WordsCompleted In the depths of spring that year, eight-year-old Liu Qingzhi was chasing a golden phoenix butterfly in the garden of the Assistant Minister of Works' residence when she accidentally ran into a young man. She did not know that with that collision, she had entered the heart of the future emperor, who would love her devotedly for a lifetime. He is Gu Jingyu, the most honored prince of the Great Qi Kingdom, steady in temperament and devoted to all under heaven. She is Liu Qingzhi, daughter of the A 18Reads6.8Score—Shelves
30. 530 穿 Transmigrated as a Pregnant Farmer's Daughter, I Catch the Loyal Prince's Eye 穿成怀崽农家女，忠犬王爷找上门 I Am Jinjin我是金金Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + farming + devoted husband + adorable baby] When Lin Youqing transmigrates into an alternate world, is it an accident or destiny? She has barely arrived before she becomes a village girl, pregnant before marriage and scorned by everyone. Luckily, she has a loving family by her side. Watch as a country girl grows rich, with a loyal prince protecting her every step of the way, until they finally find happiness together. Scene One: “Master, this letter just came from them.” The pri 3.4kReads9.1Score384Shelves

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    🍒The female protagonist was pregnant with a baby as soon as she transmigrated, and the father of the child was nowhere to be found. However, she did not expect that the father of the child was of noble status, and she also enjoyed the good life with the child.

31. 531 医 Healing Hearts and Love 医心将情 You Embroider the Mountains and Rivers君绣山河Two Male Leads356k WordsCompleted Qin Zhan is the youngest battle-hardened general stationed on the northwestern frontier. Ruthless and decisive, he makes the barbarian tribes tremble at his name. Wen Tingyu is the gentlest imperial physician in the Imperial Medical Academy, peerless in his skill and driven by a compassionate desire to heal the world. An imperial edict entwines their fates. Wen Tingyu is ordered to travel to the frontier and assist the military doctors. When he first meets Qin Zhan in the wounded soldiers' cam 111Reads8.1Score—Shelves
32. 532 阙 The Phoenix’s Lost Record 阙凰录 You Embroider the Mountains and Rivers君绣山河Ancient Romance158k WordsCompleted In the third year of the Long'an reign of Great Chu, plague ravaged Jianghuai. The healer Ruan Qingdai traveled the land treating the sick. On a road littered with corpses, she met Xiao Jingyan, the young emperor, traveling incognito. His dark robes were stained with blood, his eyes cold as stars. She held silver needles in her delicate hands, the hem of her clothes carrying the scent of herbs. Their life-or-death treatment made the sovereign remember the woman who dared to pry open his wound a 72Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 533 将 A Businesswoman in the General’s Household 将门有娇商 You Embroider the Mountains and Rivers君绣山河Two Male Leads213k WordsCompleted He is the adopted son of a military family, honest and true as a blade; He is a merchant's son, with a love as deep as the sea. At eighteen, Wen Yan brings his adoptive father's blade and his dreams to the capital, determined to earn the title of top military graduate. There, he falls in love with Zhou Jin, the young master of a family steeped in money. Zhou Jin laughs at his innocence, yet secretly shields him from every open and hidden attack. “Why owe anyone a favor when money can solve the p 74Reads8.0Score—Shelves
34. 534 错 Wronged by Linlang 错琳琅 Jiaojiao Jiaojiāo娇娇椒椒Ancient Romance233k WordsCompleted [Multiple male leads + classical court intrigue + unconventional romance]: The palace power struggles are brain-teasing, the romance refuses to follow the usual script, and the heroine is no silly, naive sweetheart. The heroine’s emotional journey is complete, from “seeking love” to “loving herself.” Princess Li Zhaotang of Jingzhao was born into luxury and raised behind vermilion palace walls. Married to a gentle, refined consort, she finds life too long and love too bland. At a tavern, she 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Pure ancient romance, no system, no time travel, no rebirth

35. 535 蒹 The Reed Chronicles 蒹葭纪 Peach Milk Cap桃子奶盖Ancient Romance131k WordsCompleted [Childhood Friends + Love and Hate + Rekindled Romance + Sweet Romance + Happy Ending] Gu Jiaqi is decisive, while Pei Lang is ruthless. Despite their very different natures, the two once shared a sweet romance. But to save her family, Gu Jiaqi resolutely entered the palace and became an imperial consort. Pei Lang hated her for betraying him and using him as a stepping stone to power. He used his influence to make Gu Jiaqi Empress Dowager, then controlled her and the young emperor as regent. The 455Reads9.2Score113Shelves

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    The forbidden romance between the young empress dowager and the regent, their youthful promises unable to withstand the vicissitudes of life, their mutual longing after separation touching the heart, and the happy ending heartwarming. The characters are well-developed, and the balance between political intrigue and romance is just right.

36. 536 响 Echoes Across the Empty Mountain 响空山 Lu Shuiling鹿水灵Ancient Romance307k WordsCompleted [One-on-One, Lighthearted Comedy, Happy Ending, A Scheming but Cowardly Beauty vs. a King Kept as a Canary, Both Chaste, Joyful Reunion and Happy Ending] Liu Shaosheng, the second young lady of the Minister of Rites' household, is unpopular and considers herself wicked and spiteful. But she's too timid and cowardly to act on her bad ideas, so not one of them has ever come to pass. For all her unlikeable failures, she once managed to do something remarkable. She hid Qi Shuo, a wanted criminal of 2.7kReads8.8Score249Shelves

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    The character design is unique and superb! A perfect happy ending with both protagonists being virgins. A timid and foolish beauty secretly takes in a wanted criminal. After parting ways in the chaotic world, the canary transforms into a hawk and takes control of the imprisoned heroine!

37. 537 休 After Divorcing the Crown Prince, I Became Empress 休了太子后我成了皇后 Su Qingshi, Who Loves Homemade Ice Jelly爱吃自制冰粉的苏青狮Ancient Romance572k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Sweet Romance + Strong Female Lead + Satisfying Read + Devoted Romance] Reborn as the heroine of an angsty novel, she is ordered by the System to follow the plot: suffer emotional and physical abuse from the male lead for 99 chapters, then make a comeback in the final chapter? Su Tang sneers. “Like hell I will!” Episode One: She tears up the marriage contract in front of everyone and insults the original male lead until he shuts down. Episode Two: She latches onto the strong 393Reads9.2Score108Shelves

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    Keep it up, it's a good book, it will only get better and better, anyway, I really like it.

38. 538 重 Reborn at the Marriage Banquet, I Became the Scumbag's Young Imperial Aunt 重生赐婚宴，我成了渣男的小皇婶 Great Sage Duo Duo大圣铎铎Ancient Romance16k WordsCompleted Reborn into a wedding banquet where my marriage was arranged, I became the scumbag’s young imperial aunt 16Reads—Score—Shelves

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    😘Dear bookworms, I've read all 10 of these! They're incredibly satisfying, high-quality short stories, a blend of palace intrigue and ancient romance. The plots are hardcore! The writing is superb! The skill is top-notch! The enjoyment is unparalleled! The intelligence is brilliant! The aesthetics are impeccable! Absolutely thrilling!

39. 539 青 The Jade Case: Edict of the Abandoned Wife 青玉案·弃妇诏 Great Sage Duo Duo大圣铎铎Ancient Romance8k WordsCompleted The Green Jade Case: An Edict for the Abandoned Wife 1Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 540 绑 After Binding to a Palace Intrigue System, I Farmed Until Everyone Was Driven to Despair 绑定宫斗系统后，我靠种田把全员卷疯 Great Sage Duo Duo大圣铎铎15k WordsCompleted After Binding to the Palace Intrigue System, I Farmed Until Everyone Was Driven to the Brink 1Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 541 凤 The Phoenix Sings Across the Realm 凤鸣江山 Jiang Xiaoyu江小雨Ancient Romance375k WordsCompleted “Everyone has heard of a regent prince, but who has ever heard of a regent grand princess?” “From the moment I begin, there will be one!” She is a daughter of the imperial clan, punished for her father’s crimes, yet brought into the palace and granted the title of princess. Beneath the appearance of boundless imperial favor lies only the cruelty and coldness of the royal family. He is a gifted scholar renowned throughout the capital, yet because he married a princess, he is denied advancement a 231Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese political intrigue, no time travel or reincarnation, characters are intelligent.

42. 542 满 Spring Over the City 满城春 A Copper Coin一枚铜钱Ancient Romance560k WordsCompleted [New Bonus Chapters] The Liu family of the capital is an illustrious noble house, so powerful that even the imperial clan treats them with deference. Liu Yan, the youngest legitimate daughter of the Liu family's second branch, is gifted and blessed with both wisdom and good fortune. When her stepmother joins the family as she turns five, Liu Yan expects a fierce battle. But her stepmother turns out to be quite unlike anyone expected. With her older brother looking out for her and her childhood s 15.5kReads9.4Score1.7kShelves

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    For those who enjoy historical romance novels, come on in! [Learned something new] ① *Spring in the City*: Emotionally delicate, not overly focused on palace intrigue, but very touching. The eldest daughter of the Liu family lost her mother at a young age, and her life changes after her stepmother enters the household. How so? You'll have to discover it for yourself! [Shy] ② *With Jin Chang'an*: Tells the story of love and hate between a female general and the crown prince of an enemy state. The plot is rich, engaging, and very enjoyable! 😊 ③ *On the General's Bed*: Tells the story of a mad general and a beautiful, tearful woman. A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, the plot is hilarious! You won't regret reading it! [Kissing emoji] Anyway, they're all great! If you like historical romance novels, come on in, add them to your bookshelf and read them slowly. The audiobook version is also very good! 😄

43. 543 重 Reborn, I Married My Scumbag Ex’s Mortal Enemy 重生后我改嫁了渣男死对头 Great Sage Duo Duo大圣铎铎Ancient Romance28k WordsCompleted After being reborn, I married my scumbag ex's sworn rival 1Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 544 与 With Jin Chang’an (Based on the Screen Adaptation Starring Song Yi and Cheng Lei) 与晋长安（宋轶、丞磊主演影视原著） Jiu Lu Feixiang九鹭非香Ancient Romance155k WordsCompleted The hit drama starring Song Yi and Cheng Lei is now airing! A beloved historical romance by Jiu Lu Fei Xiang! Female general vs. puppy-like boy. The child she casually picked up turns out to have two sides? A cold little gentleman by day, a loyal black knight by night. Is he a puppy turning into a wolf, and which side is the real him? A tale of love and hate between a female general and the heir of an enemy state! Li Shuang, the adopted daughter of a great general, guards the borders of the Grea 5.9kReads9.6Score957Shelves
45. 545 献 After Sacrificing My Scumbag Ex, I Became the New Emperor’s White Moonlight 献祭渣男后，我成了新帝的白月光 Great Sage Duo Duo大圣铎铎Ancient Romance20k WordsCompleted After Sacrificing a Scumbag, I Became the New Emperor's One True Love 1Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 546 旺 Bringing Fortune to Her Husband and Glory to His Clan! The General's Wife Is a True Lucky Star! 旺夫！兴族！将军夫人真锦鲤！ March Sluggishness三月意懒Ancient Romance424k WordsCompleted [A dangerously unhinged, handsome and tragic general × a delicate beauty who cries at the drop of a hat; marriage first, love later + sweet romance + age gap] Cheng Yang is the Liang dynasty’s greatest general: stern, ruthless, and utterly brutal in his methods. People in court call him the “Fourth Chancellor.” Despite his outstanding military service, he is cursed with the fate of a lone star. His father and brothers are all dead, his birth mother is gravely ill, and his sister-in-law has gone 12.4kReads9.2Score1.4kShelves
47. 547 水 The Afterlife of the Thirty-One Heroes of Water Margin 水浒善终三十一杰后传 Below Yuling昱岭下Eastern Fantasy269k WordsCompleted The flames of war at Liangshan have died down, and the scattered stars drift west and east. The blood and fire of the Fang La campaign have burned out. Thirty-one heroes survived by sheer luck, some returning to the fields, some vanishing from the world, some entering officialdom, and others setting sail. But the clash of blades is etched into their bones, and the brotherhood of the jianghu has not yet grown cold. Wu Song listens to the tide at Liuhe Temple, only to have an old enemy come lookin 2.2kReads6.3Score133Shelves
48. 548 我 The Day I Remarried, My Ex-Husband Hung Portraits of His White Moonlight All Over the City Gate 我改嫁那日，前夫在城楼挂满了白月光画像 Great Sage Duo Duo大圣铎铎Ancient Romance9k WordsCompleted On the day I remarried, my ex-husband covered the city gates with portraits of his White Moonlight 2Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 549 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 12.1kReads9.4Score1.5kShelves
50. 550 当 When My Husband Brought His One True Love's Memorial Tablet into the Ancestral Hall 当夫君把白月光的牌位请进祠堂 Great Sage Duo Duo大圣铎铎Ancient Romance13k WordsCompleted When Her Husband Brings His Beloved's Memorial Tablet into the Ancestral Hall 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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