Historical Romance Novels 古代言情小说

1. 701 摄 The Regent Is Determined to Claim the Low-Ranking Official's Daughter, and She Has Nowhere to Run 摄政王势在必得小官之女插翅难逃 Kang Pipi康皮皮Ancient Romance533k WordsCompleted [Possessive love + Both leads are pure + The aloof beauty descends from her pedestal + A goofy heroine who plays dumb] Content warning: The heroine isn't strong, but she can change the male lead's fate of dying before he turns thirty. The heroine, Xu Keke, transmigrates to an ancient world that doesn't exist in recorded history. There is no System and no golden finger, and the original host isn't very bright. All she has to work with are a few scattered memories. Just after transmigrating, she i 42Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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   The female protagonist transmigrates to ancient times; a sweet and romantic novel.

2. 702 花 Hualing 花绫 Hong Yan弘演Historical257k WordsCompleted A legendary tale of a sheltered young lady who falls into the world of a pleasure house. The heroine is the establishment's top courtesan, peerlessly beautiful and accomplished in music, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, and song. Who will use jade fingers to scratch the azure sky, leaving a mark? Her shadow falls upon the martial world, where even dragons dare not devour her... 46Reads—Score—Shelves

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   My first book features a female protagonist who is a courtesan with stunning beauty, proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, and prose. The writing is decent. I can't change the title for now. Is anyone willing to take a look? I wrote a Dream of the Red Chamber fanfiction. Shen Qingyuan, a doctor of traditional Chinese medicine, transmigrates into the body of Daiyu, heals the sick and saves lives, overturns the Book of Ill-fated Women, and leads the Twelve Beauties of Jinling on the path of cultivation [crying][making a face].

3. 703 踹 Drive Out the Equal Wife, Divorce the Scumbag! Pregnant, I Marry the Emperor’s Uncle 踹平妻，休渣夫！我挺孕肚嫁皇叔 Nan Siyin南司音Ancient Romance224k WordsOngoing [Traditional historical romance and household intrigue + female general vs. transmigrated woman + strong heroine and hero + prince dotes on his wife] Ning Shu has been married into the Lu family for half a year. Pregnant, she manages the household, protects her in-laws, and uses her dowry to support the family. In return, her husband returns in triumph, standing on her father’s bones, then betrays her by taking another wife. He says, “A Shu, you were personally appointed a female general by the —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I recommend this ancient Chinese romance novel; it's definitely not frustrating and is quite enjoyable.

4. 704 侍 The Maid Sanxian 侍女三弦 Tang Jiajia唐加加Ancient Romance130k WordsCompleted Sanyan, the daughter of the Yu family, had been frail since childhood. Her grandfather doted on her and, at her master’s urging, sent her to Baiwei Mountain, where she learned superb medical skills. When the Yu family patriarch’s birthday approached, he sent for Sanyan. That was when everything began to change. The Yu family was framed and imprisoned, and Sanyan was ambushed on the road. By a twist of fate, she ended up as a maid in the Shang household. There, she and the Shang family’s eldest s 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The second book I wrote, isn't it terrible!

5. 705 魂 Reborn in Daiyu's Body: The Beauties of the Red Chamber Cultivate Immortality 魂穿黛玉：红楼金钗尽修仙 Hong Yan弘演Female-Channel Fanfiction304k WordsOngoing A Chinese medicine doctoral student who loves reading web novels falls off a cliff while gathering herbs and transmigrates into Lin Daiyu just as she first enters the Jia household. Using her knowledge to change her fate, she leads the Twelve Beauties of Jinling onto the path of cultivation. 30Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 706 春 The Spring Breeze Never Crosses 春风不渡 Chilled Little Grapes凉拌小葡萄Ancient Romance10k WordsCompleted Spring Breeze Never Crosses 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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   My name is Ali. I became an orphan during a time of war on the border. The Kingdom of Youlan took me in and trained me to be a spy, tasked with infiltrating various countries to gather intelligence and report [thinking]. Later, I failed a mission and was dismissed. I then came to Yanjing in the Kingdom of Wu in the Central Plains and started a clothing business, making wedding clothes for the person I loved back then, for him and someone else... [Almost crying]

7. 707 重 Reborn, I Refuse to Be the Crown Princess. I’ll Marry His Imperial Uncle and Become His Aunt Instead 重生不做太子妃，嫁他皇叔做皇婶 Qi Xiaoke柒小可Ancient Romance238k WordsCompleted Reborn noblewoman + domineering royal uncle + marriage first, love later + devoted romance. No System, no pocket space. In her previous life, Chu Yunxi entered the palace as an innocent young woman and became the Crown Prince’s consort. Caught in a struggle for power, she was left battered and broken, and eventually died with a grudge after being forced to drink poison. When she opened her eyes again, she had returned to her youth. This time, she was determined to stay away from the Crown Prin 25Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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   I'd like to recommend these books; I've read them all and they're all good.

8. 708 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 19Reads8.7Score—Shelves
9. 709 强 I Tried to Marry My Cold White Moonlight by Force, but After Being Reborn, I Changed My Mind 强嫁白月光太高冷，重生后不嫁了 Lazy Big Cat懒大猫Ancient Romance404k WordsCompleted [Both leads are inexperienced] In her previous life, Jiang Tingyue loved Lu Shen, the illegitimate son of the Minister of Rites, and used her father’s influence to force him into marrying her. But after they wed, she learned that he already loved someone else. After regaining his status as crown prince and ascending the throne, the first thing he did was marry that woman and make her empress. As for Jiang Tingyue, she was imprisoned in the Cold Palace, where someone brought her a cup of poisoned 16.9kReads8.4Score1.1kShelves

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   "Lu Shen, all my past mistakes were my fault, I was willful, I admit it all, but I beg you, can you spare my father's life?" Lu Shen looked down at her for a long time, then, finally, under her expectant gaze, he grabbed her wrist and pressed her back onto the bed.

10. 710 穿 Transmigrated as a Marquis's Concubine, My Lord, Don't Come Near Me! 穿成侯府妾室，侯爷你别过来呀！ Sen Ke Jiu Ai森可就爱Ancient Romance613k WordsCompleted Medicine + transmigration + medical space Su Qing was a chief physician in the 21st century. By a stroke of misfortune, she transmigrated into the body of a concubine-born daughter in a general’s household. She married into a marquis’s estate alongside her legitimate elder sister and became a concubine. She planned to run away in secret, never realizing that Marquis Jiang Weiyang had always loved her. Relying on her medical skills and intelligence, she made her way from a lowly concubine-born da 395Reads9.1Score103Shelves
11. 711 嫁 After Marrying the Cold and Distant Powerful Minister 嫁给清冷权臣之后 Skimming Over the Waves轻舟踏浪Ancient Romance307k WordsCompleted One mountain, two dynasties. The Xiao clan ruled the land. In a chaotic age of war, the Great Liang and Great Sui stood opposed. By a twist of fate, ten-year-old Xu Zhiyi saved a badly wounded boy, unaware that he came from a powerful family. A month spent together in their youth was enough for Xu Zhiyi to catch Xiao Jingyao’s eye. But back then, her heart and mind belonged entirely to Shen Mingchen, the childhood friend who had grown up with her. When they met again, Xiao Jingyao lost his compo 329Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a historical romance novel. The male lead is a young, handsome, and powerful prince, while the female lead is the daughter of a minor official. As children, the female lead saved the male lead, and after a month of spending time together, he fell in love with her. The male lead silently watches over her growth, repeatedly rescuing her and providing devoted companionship as she matures. When she is wrongly accused of being a rebel, he stands up for her, presenting a special imperial decree to propose marriage. After their marriage, he cherishes her dearly. Amidst constant war and chaos, she finds him, for though she lives in turbulent times. With you in my life, even in the midst of war, it is a peaceful and prosperous world.

12. 712 王 The Princess Consort Abandoned Him After a Fling, and the Imperial Uncle Demands Payback 王妃始乱终弃，皇叔掐腰讨债 Nineteen Candies十九糖Ancient Romance322k WordsOngoing Angst first, sweetness later / mutually devoted / possessive love / happy ending / healing each other A scheming, seductive noblewoman bent on revenge × a clear-eyed, obsessive imperial uncle who willingly falls for her Only as Ruan Yueli died from that cup of poisoned wine did she realize that the “peaceful, happy life” everyone had envied was nothing but a joke shared by her husband, Hua Zhan, and her maid, Xuan Ning. Reborn, Ruan Yueli set her sights on the imperial uncle rumored to be pure- 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's good. I enjoy the mental challenge. The characters are likable, and the plot is exciting.

13. 713 开 I Ran Away from My Wedding from the Start, and the Unhinged Crown Prince Pursued Me Relentlessly 开局逃婚，疯批太子穷追不舍 Qian Mu芊木Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted "Transmigration, lighthearted with no angst, an innocent poison expert, clever characters, and love going both ways" Shen Yiyi, young master of the Divine Healer Sect in the Tianling Kingdom, unexpectedly transmigrates to the Great Shang Kingdom and finds herself in the body of another Shen Yiyi, the unloved eldest legitimate daughter of the Left Chancellor’s residence. She had planned to find the Nine-Leaf Hollow Lotus and then return to her own Tianling Kingdom. But before she can find any new 2.7kReads8.7Score343Shelves

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    Completed story. Lighthearted, funny, and not angsty.

14. 714 逐 A Deer Hunt Gone Awry: She Becomes His Beloved Concubine 逐鹿折戟：她沦为他的怀中宠姬 Teasing a Monkey调戏一只猴Ancient Romance331k WordsCompleted The complicated-born princess of Li vs. the ruthless rebel vying to rule the realm A strong transmigrated heroine + martial arts + childhood connection + romantic tension + devoted husband A modern female detective unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of the third princess of Prince Yu's household in the ancient Great Li Kingdom, where she is constantly bullied. The original owner was a stepdaughter who lived a miserable life, but who says a modern policewoman is easy to mess with? That year 2Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 715 娇 The Bewitching Consort Rises to Power, Face-Slapping the Scheming, Cold Emperor 娇媚娘娘狂上位，打脸勾心清冷帝 Treading Spring Afar踏春遥Ancient Romance403k WordsOngoing [Palace intrigue, transmigration, a clear-eyed heroine who uses schemes and acting skills to rise to the top, palace intrigue in the early stages, then becoming the emperor's only favorite, happy ending] [A glamorous star with a thousand-layered bag of tricks and countless ways to seduce; a slow-to-warm, aloof emperor gradually gets proven wrong, and an old flame turns him into a lovesick fool] Everyone in the palace knew that Emperor Zhaoming, with his immortal bearing and few desires, treated 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A bookworm of ten years says you absolutely have to check this out! A super captivating historical romance with palace intrigue! The female lead is a female celebrity who transmigrates—an absolutely stunning beauty with a great figure and captivating charm. She's clear-headed, rational, and incredibly intelligent, a master of scheming and manipulating power, and a superb actress! The aloof emperor gradually falls for her, transforming into a love-struck fool! Not angsty at all! [Face-slapping and revenge against scumbags + scheming emperor + palace intrigue + exclusive favor in the later stages]

16. 716 末 Love in the Apocalypse 末世儿女情 Mu Yun Jiu Xiao暮云九霄Ancient Romance462k WordsCompleted [Traditional Wuxia + Traditional History and Culture + Political Intrigue + Love of Country and Family + Talented Scholars and Beautiful Women + Mutual Redemption + Quiet Endurance and Comeback + Overwhelming Martial Prowess] This book has only just received its first rating, so it's normal for the score to be low. She is the reincarnation of the Lord of a Hundred Flowers, a phoenix destined for greatness, yet she has fallen to the station of a maid. Unaware that she possesses the Sacred Hundred 6Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    Don't let the clichéd and unappealing title fool you; books with titles like this usually have quality. And this one certainly does—the writing is excellent, and the characters are very well-developed! Highly recommended! If you're worried about reading something cheesy, this one is definitely logical and based on common sense. The stories and characters are all based on real people.

17. 717 穿 After Transmigrating into a Villainess, the System Collapsed 穿成恶毒女配后，系统崩塌了 A Lie Without Regrets不遗憾的谎言Ancient Romance937k WordsCompleted Yu Youyou’s extraordinary transmigration adventures are more exciting than you could imagine! She first transmigrates into the body of the vicious legitimate daughter of the Chen Dynasty’s prime minister. Faced with a barely useful System, she refuses to lose hope. She meets the antagonist Murong Yun, and feelings quietly blossom between them. Though he later disappears without a trace, she uses her own abilities to turn the tide, save the prime minister’s household, and bring peace and prosper 5Reads8.9Score—Shelves
18. 718 钤 A Sealed Dream of Clarity 钤印清梦 Clouds Are Coming有云来Ancient Romance336k WordsOngoing [Marriage Before Love]+ [The Husband's Long Road to Redemption]+ [Sweet Romance] Liu Ayin transmigrated here. She often feels that fate has played a cruel joke on her, saddling her with a wastrel father who gambles and smokes. When she was sixteen, her father sold her and her mother to a family surnamed Qian in Suzhou. Her mother's beauty made Mrs. Qian jealous and wary, and she planned to sell mother and daughter to a brothel. To escape Mrs. Qian's control, Liu Ayin decides to take the place of —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I tried this book. I read a bit before bed and got hooked on the exciting plot, so I read a little more before going to sleep.

19. 719 王 The Prince Dislikes Women? The Princess Is Just Too Good at Flirting! 王爷不近女色？只怪郡主太会撩！ Mad Strawberry发狂的草莓Ancient Romance313k WordsCompleted Cui Zhixian was born a favored daughter of Heaven, but she was forced to come to Xiyan. The whole thing started with the Grand Preceptor's terrible idea: marrying her off for a political alliance. But who could have guessed she wouldn't take a fancy to the emperor, and would instead set her sights on the otherworldly Prince Anle? She moved into his manor, ate his food, and drank his wine. And whenever she had a spare moment, she could admire the handsome prince. Cui Zhixian: “Your Highness, how 1Reads6.9Score—Shelves
20. 720 洛 Wind and Rain Over Luochuan, Jade Clear and Cold 洛川风雨玉清泠 Rong Jinmo戎锦墨Ancient Romance284k WordsCompleted [No transmigration, no rebirth, no golden finger; a pure historical romance about kingdoms and the realm, sweet romance, slow-burn but never dragged out, one heroine and four love interests] A heroine who grows over time: the story of an overlooked little dancer caught up in the conflicts between two kingdoms, rising from obscurity to become decisive and ruthless, while entangled with four men. An unremarkable little dancer, she accidentally becomes a pawn tasked with passing messages between tw 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    If you enjoy slow-burning, enduring romance, come to pure ancient Chinese romance novels. No dragging, no drawn-out storylines!

21. 721 醉 Drunk on the Begonia Blossoms of Beijing 醉京棠 Heart Yearning for Gardenias心向往栀Ancient Romance351k WordsCompleted "A carefree black-lotus beauty and the jealous, unhinged Prince Ning" "Both devoted only to each other + married first, fell in love later + play the pig to eat the tiger + a little pursuit-after-the-breakup drama" Yun Jingtang, the legitimate daughter of a Duke's household, has skin as fair as snow and beauty beyond compare. She is famous for being gentle and delicate, but in truth, she runs the Gold-Gathering Pavilion single-handedly, is shrewd in her dealings, and knows everything happening a 6.2kReads9.0Score703Shelves

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    Here it is! ✧٩(ˊωˋ*)و✧ [Sending heart] This book is definitely worth reading! I just finished reading: ① The female lead, Yun Jingtang, is a Buddhist-like black lotus flower. She is renowned for her unparalleled beauty and gentle, delicate demeanor, but in reality, she's a wolf in sheep's clothing, the sole ruler of Lanjin Pavilion, with brilliant methods and knowledge of everything under the heavens. ② The ruthless and eccentric male lead, Jun Yanjing, initially dissatisfied with the arranged marriage and suspicious of the female lead, eventually finds himself irresistibly drawn to her despite his aloofness… Watch as these two, married before falling in love, overcome obstacles together…

22. 722 海 The Sea Demon and the Shadow 海妖与影 A Sleeve of Moonlit Radishes一袖萝月Ancient Romance133k WordsOngoing [Strong female lead] [Bickering couple] [Romantic pursuit] [The sea demon Tang Ye, a demon king, accidentally forms a pact with the leader of the demon clan, then shatters him into pieces. Forced to gather five fragments of his divine consciousness, she discovers that all five have been cheated on by Tang Ye.] To seize the sea demon's song from the ocean and cement their dominion, the Immortals scheme to bring the God of War Cang Xuan and the sea demon Tang Ye together. On their wedding day, Ta —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I shattered my husband's spirit, yet I still want to conquer five fragments of his divine consciousness. In the same time and space, our identities are revealed, and we're both jealous of each other. [Sending hearts][Smirking]

23. 723 世 The Heir's Everyday Life of Spoiling His Wife 世子爷养妻日常 The Mountains Are Nowhere to Be Seen山山不见Ancient Romance818k WordsCompleted (Marriage first, love later, sweet romance, feel-good power fantasy, both leads have been faithful) Song Qianlan is the eldest legitimate daughter of the prime minister’s household. Ordered by imperial decree to marry the heir of the Duke of Dingguo, all she wants is a respectful marriage and a peaceful life. Xie Yan is the heir of the Duke of Dingguo. Married by imperial decree, he has just one request of his wife: behave herself and keep out of trouble. With their mutual understanding that the 21.7kReads8.8Score1.6kShelves

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    🐃🐃This book is amazing! I was almost fooled by the title and synopsis. It's supposed to be all about mutual respect and affection, but it's clearly a picture of blissful romance and love at first glance!

24. 724 扬 Three Thousand Miles of Snow 扬雪三千 A Sleeve of Moonlit Radishes一袖萝月Ancient Romance104k WordsCompleted “Princess, remember my name. I am Lu Shaojun. One day, I will be the greatest general in Junlin, and you will see it.” “A young general, devoted to his country.” “If I cannot avenge myself with my own hands, I would rather never have lived.” She was sent away in marriage for the sake of her country. He died on the battlefield for the greater good. If fate did not bind them, why were they connected across past and present lives? His resentment was too deep for him to cross the River of Forgetfuln 1Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 725 穿 Transmigrate into a Book: I Become the Other Woman in Ancient Times 穿书之我在古代做海后 A Sleeve of Moonlit Radishes一袖萝月Ancient Romance176k WordsCompleted [Transmigrating into a book and uncovering unknown truths] [Forbidden love × Push and pull] [Empress] After Xia Shiqi has her heart deceived by a scumbag, she reads a new novel by her favorite author, Yixiu Luoyue, and is nearly brought to tears by the Mary Sue heroine the author created. When she wakes up, she discovers that she has transmigrated into the book as its heroine, Jiang Wanwan! This time, she’s going to take back everything that belongs to her! But after Jiang Wanwan transmigrates i 1Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 726 千 Qian Jinhuan 千锦欢 Yun Lingge云翎歌Ancient Romance229k WordsCompleted Completed · [A highly intelligent amnesiac fake princess x a cold, scheming prince] [Not a mindless power fantasy] [Both devoted to each other + classic historical romance + no transmigration, rebirth, or System + political intrigue + doting romance + reunion after a long separation + devotion to country and family + exclusive devotion + the one who got away + happy ending] For twenty years, the second prince of Nantang, Chu Jinyuan, has kept his guard up and trusted no one, until Hua Qianmei ar 501Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    This is a pure historical romance, not a time-travel or reincarnation story. It's a political intrigue and sweet romance, and the writing is superb! The female lead is a princess who has lost her memory and is pretending to be a princess sent for a political marriage. She is skilled in both literature and martial arts, has a high IQ, and her true identity is extremely noble. The male lead is a cold and cunning prince, and the female lead is her ideal man.

27. 727 明 Ming: The Goddess Chronicles 明：神女记 Yongle Yuan Ying永乐元樱Ancient Romance225k WordsCompleted Modern office worker Yang Xiaoqing plunges from a cliff amid blazing flames and yellow sand, only to land in a Ming army camp. Falling from the sky and seemingly immortal, she is hailed as the "Heavenly Oracle Goddess," and the wheels of fate begin to turn. Before the alcohol has even worn off, she finds a black-armored general holding a sword to her throat. He is none other than Prince Yan Zhu Di, the future Yongle Emperor! A golden star chart suddenly appears in her palm, and the battlefield's 26Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You have to read this book! It's amazing, so addictive! [Shy]

28. 728 玉 Jade Belt Hook 玉带钩 The Wild Geese Are Coming闻雁来Ancient Romance258k WordsOngoing [Palace intrigue in an ancient setting, childhood friends + coming of age + mutual redemption + one-on-one, both leads devoted only to each other] [Proud, cunning, ruthless beauty of a crown prince X gentle-looking, resilient noblewoman in disguise] In the tenth year of the Tianqi era of the Ying Dynasty, Prince Qi rebelled and was defeated. The Ning family of the Duke of Li’s household was implicated and convicted, and the entire family was massacred. Only their young daughter, Ning Yue, was re 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommended. 👍🏻 The female lead was originally a noble lady who fell from grace and was imprisoned. She was rescued by the King of Zhao, and from then on, she dressed as a man and became a retainer and general, helping the King of Zhao to redeem each other.

29. 729 岁 A Year Without Song 岁无歌 Xiaoxiao Fishing Song潇潇渔歌Ancient Romance580k WordsCompleted Wu Suiwan was a pitiful girl, unloved by both her father and mother. She had hoped to turn her life around by finding a husband, but instead fell straight into a ditch. Fortunately, things took a turn for the better. After the poor girl had spent a year quietly mourning her husband, Heaven took pity on her and her husband, who had supposedly died in battle, came home. But don’t celebrate just yet. At the drop of a hat, her husband eloped with another woman. If he doesn’t want us, we shouldn’t cl 392Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    Traditional sayings, modern marriage.

30. 730 皇 After the Empress Became a Little Hungry Ghost, the Mad Tyrant's Eyes Turned Red 皇后成小饿鬼后，疯批暴君红了眼 When the Clouds Sleep云眠之时Ancient Romance360k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + mad, obsessive love interest + paranoid and sinister + little hungry ghost + adorable kids + one-on-one romance] Recently, a little hungry ghost arrived at the palace. Her magic was weak, her thoughts simple, and she got hungry very easily. Sometimes the other ghosts bullied her, and she'd crouch in a corner, feeling sorry for herself as she quietly munched on her favorite big rocks. All in all, she was a cute, timid little useless ghost. On the night of the Mid-Autumn Fest 3.2kReads6.8Score229Shelves

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    The young emperor, in his first fit of anger, lost his beloved [crying][crying][crying]. On the night he attempted suicide by poison, the usually indifferent emperor rose as if in a daze, his face deathly pale, almost unable to stand! Inside Jingyang Palace, the emperor held the person in his arms tightly; his hair turned white overnight. Three years later, she became a little evil ghost, with weak magic, simple thoughts, and an extreme tendency to get hungry. Sometimes, when bullied by other ghosts, she would squat sadly in a corner, silently chewing on her favorite large rock. In short, she was a cute yet pathetic useless ghost. On the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, she secretly went out to forage for food and was accidentally taken in by the mad tyrant.

31. 731 落 The Fallen Heiress Is Spoiled Rotten by a Rough-Hewn Man 落魄千金被粗汉宠成宝 Little Candy Bean糖果小小豆Ancient Romance192k WordsOngoing [Sweet romance + both leads are devoted to each other + rugged man and his sweet wife + farming + no transmigration + no System + doting on her alone + height difference] There's no logic to it, just a simple sweet romance about the everyday life of a rugged man and his delicate, helplessly beautiful wife. 211Reads—Score—Shelves

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    New book recommendation, please add to your bookshelf and rate it!

32. 732 红 Dream of the Red Chamber Fanfiction: Wang Xifeng Is Reborn as Jia Min 红楼同人当王熙凤重生为贾敏 White Phoenix Who Loves Autumn Maples喜欢秋枫的白凤凰Female-Channel Fanfiction1.3M WordsCompleted A gentle, refined male lead × a clever, capable female lead, marriage before love, ensemble cast After the Rongguo Mansion is confiscated, Wang Xifeng is divorced. Gravely ill, she dies with nothing but a shabby mat wrapped around her body. When she opens her eyes again, she discovers she has been reborn as Jia Min, a legitimate-born daughter of the Rongguo Mansion. Lin Ruhai, the uncle-in-law she had never met and knew only by reputation, is now her husband. Daiyu, the young cousin who adored h 729Reads8.9Score100Shelves

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    I'm currently watching it, and it's very interesting. You should try it and see your ending too.

33. 733 长 Lost You Forever: Xiaoyao Returns Reborn and Dotes on Her Baby Snake 长相思之小夭重生归来独宠宝宝蛇 Eastern White Moon东方白月Female-Channel Fanfiction557k WordsCompleted In this life, she returns to Qingshui Town, the place where it all began. This time, everything will be different. If he wants to bite her neck, she'll let him. If he wants to take her away, she'll run to him without hesitation. If he says they're on opposing sides, she'll stand beside him and take on the entire Great Wilderness. If all else fails, she'll unite the whole Great Wilderness and give it to him. Let's see where he can run this time. In her previous life, her love for him was so great 1.5kReads9.5Score194Shelves
34. 734 长 Lost You Forever: When Xiao Yao and Tu Shan Jing Finally Speak Their Minds 长相思之夭柳长了嘴 Stargazing Potato Stew仰望星空烩土豆Female-Channel Fanfiction212k WordsCompleted “When did I ever make you a promise?” “Under the sea! In the shell where you treated my wounds! In the seashell bridal chamber where sea demons propose to their beloved!” Xiang Liu freezes, at a loss for words. “Who was it that said he’d make me a bed out of tortoiseshell?” Xiang Liu says nothing. “Who turned the three tears I left in the shell into pearls and carried them around every day?” Still, he says nothing. “Who said that in this world, every creature except the gods and humans is strai 900Reads9.2Score102Shelves
35. 735 嫡 The Noble Daughter Is the Phoenix! The Entire Chancellor's Residence Kneels 嫡女为凰！相府全体都跪下 North Moon Xiaomu北月小木Ancient Romance622k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + powerful male and female leads + mastery of both medicine and poison] Jiang Qingran is the only legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister’s household. She and her half-sister were born on the same day of the same month in the same year. Her half-sister is hailed as a blessed girl and the phoenix destined by heaven, while Jiang Qingran is called a jinx, a worthless blob of mud. She endures humiliation and hardship at every turn. When she is six, her parents beat her and send her 15.7kReads9.1Score1.2kShelves
36. 736 长 Longing for You: Xiang Liu, This Time Let Me Protect You 长相思：相柳，这次换我守护你 At Ease And Free容与逍遥Female-Channel Fanfiction352k WordsCompleted [Happy ending], written to give the Yaoliu fans a satisfying conclusion. Five hundred years after Xiang Liu died in battle, Xiao Yao encounters Mao Qiu in human form and learns the whole truth. Overcome with unbearable grief, she chooses to end her life inside the seashell where she and Xiang Liu spent 37 years together. When she opens her eyes again, she is Wen Xiaoliu in Qingshui Town. Everything starts over. This time, she wants no peaceful life in the present. All she wants is that sharp-t 4.1kReads8.9Score211Shelves
37. 737 公 After the Princess Is Reborn, She Kisses the Ruthless Kidnapper Senseless 公主重生后，把狠戾绑匪亲懵了 Huaxia Cat华夏猫Ancient Romance531k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + sweet romance + pursuing her husband + doting on her husband + breezy style + both leads are each other's first in this life] [Cold-faced bandit leader VS delicate princess] In her previous life, Shen Changle loved Lu Mingchao with all her heart and made him her prince consort. But he colluded with a neighboring kingdom and brought about the fall of her country and the destruction of her family! He not only had her imperial brother roasted alive beneath the sun, but also threw her int 848Reads8.7Score110Shelves

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    Ye Wanwan, stranded in the capital, resorted to robbery in her desperation. Unfortunately, her first victim was none other than Gu Qingyan, the sickly yet cunning Minister of the Court of Judicial Review. Seeing that she was a naive and greedy girl, Gu Qingyan kindly let her go.

38. 738 妖 The Enchanting Realm Awaits Its Emperor 妖娆江山等着朕 May My Wishes Never Be Forsaken但使愿无违Ancient Romance201k WordsCompleted [Comedy + ensemble cast] Why are the women in the harem always the ones who get pregnant, and not the emperor? What would happen if he drank a potion that made him infertile? [Volume One] Zhou Minghuan's Coming of Age An unlucky emperor accidentally drinks a bowl of infertility potion. The medicine was slipped into a fragrant pork rib and lotus root soup. Fortunately, he already has four sons and four daughters, all with different personalities and temperaments. Skittish Scene One: The little br 6Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    The advantage of short, completed historical romance novels and ensemble pieces is that you can find all kinds of genres.

39. 739 庶 The Concubine's Daughter and the Legitimate Princess 庶女嫡妃 Ye Ling Xi夜凌郗Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted A modern business prodigy transmigrates into the body of the foolish illegitimate daughter of the prime minister's household. Faced with a divorce letter from Prince Rui and the household's taunts, she pulls out every trick in the book and fights back from the brink! Ruthless and brilliant, with a grace no one can match, she is utterly unlike her former self. Her transformation draws a parade of marriage proposals from the Shadow Demon Emperor, the bloodthirsty prince, and the arrogant general! 253Reads6.9Score—Shelves
40. 740 长 Lost You Forever, Longing to the Bone 长相思，相思入骨 The Love Protected by the Hibiscus Won't Last Long扶桑花守护的爱不一会Female-Channel Fanfiction150k WordsCompleted Whether he was Xiang Liu or Fangfeng Bei, those were only identities. After the final battle of the remnants of the Chenrong army, the Guifang clan used a secret technique to bring him back to life. To mark his new beginning, he appeared before everyone under a different identity. Xiao Yao accidentally learned the truth and traveled across the Great Wilderness just to find him. When they meet again, can they rekindle their love? And how will they face the mess left behind? Join Xiang Liu and Xia 86Reads8.7Score—Shelves
41. 741 弄 The Jester 弄臣 Su Mian Says苏眠说Ancient Romance83k WordsCompleted [Yunyuan, a cold, deep and double-sided empress, vs. Du Weisheng, a gentle, scheming and double-sided scholar] [Historical romance + high-quality novel + love and hate + mutual salvation + palace intrigue + empress + beautiful but tragic + court power struggles + female supremacy] Empress Yunyuan seized power by murdering her father and took the throne by harming her brother. She appoints only her own people, brings disgrace to the imperial palace, and keeps hundreds upon hundreds of male favori 2.2kReads9.2Score221Shelves
42. 742 穿 Reborn as the Mermaid Heroine's Younger Sister 穿成海王女主的妹妹 Too Lazy to Deal with Pears懒得搭梨Ancient Romance14k WordsCompleted I Became the Little Sister of the Female Lead, a Femme Fatale 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The charming female supporting character's counterattack in the palace intrigue and the yandere

43. 743 我 I Claimed a Mountain in the Imperial Capital 我在帝都占山头 Manifestation化相Ancient Romance480k WordsCompleted [Righteous Female Bandit vs. Minister of the Court of Judicial Review] [Historical fantasy + mystery-solving + strong female lead + sweet romance + winning her back + personal growth] Ye Wanwan has ended up in the imperial capital. Down on her luck, she blocks the road and robs passersby. As fate would have it, her first target is none other than Gu Qingyan, the sickly, scheming minister of the Court of Judicial Review. Seeing that she's just a simple girl with a big appetite, Gu Qingyan kindly 326Reads9.3Score103Shelves
44. 744 我 I'm Not a Favored Concubine 我不是宠妃 Too Lazy to Deal with Pears懒得搭梨Ancient Romance10k WordsCompleted I’m Not a Favorite Consort —Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 745 重 A Fresh Start: I Became the Heroine's Half-Sister 重头再来：我成了女主她庶妹 Loves Dragon Fruit Most最爱火龙果Ancient Romance204k WordsCompleted (Transmigrating into a book + ancient romance with a creative twist + clever heroine + no golden finger + subverting tropes + multiple transmigrations + farming, but not until after chapter 25 + plenty of men, but guaranteed one-on-one, with both leads having no past relationships) Lin Lin is a third-rate part-time writer who writes all sorts of bizarre stuff, going wherever the fun takes her. She transmigrates into the younger half-sister of the heroine in her own story. Let her think for a mom 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A historical romance novel where the female lead transmigrates into a book. She has no special abilities, but is intelligent and quick-witted. She's not romantically inclined. All the men are swooning over her, but she restrains themselves. The female lead is oblivious to her feelings and is completely focused on farming, living a simple life, and opposing feudalism.

46. 746 被 After Her Own Mother Drowned Her in a Pond, the Marquis's Daughter Goes on a Killing Spree 被亲娘沉塘后，侯府千金她杀疯了 Cats Love Dogs猫猫爱狗狗Ancient Romance592k WordsCompleted Transmigration, modern to ancient, revenge, punishing scumbags, strong heroine, incredible strength, pocket dimension, domestic intrigues, mutual devotion, equally matched leads Shen Hanxi, a modern assassin chief who had just retired, was ready to enjoy a peaceful retirement with assets worth hundreds of billions. But her yacht exploded, leaving no trace of her body, and her soul transmigrated into the body of a legitimate daughter of a marquis who had already been drowned by her own mother. Wa 9.8kReads9.0Score1.3kShelves

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    The female lead possesses extraordinary fighting skills, is vengeful, and ruthlessly punishes scum. She's not a saint; she has both words and hands, and most importantly, she has a spatial ability.

47. 747 月 Cold Moonlight Beneath the Snow 月光雪下冷 Xiao You, Who Loves Crystal Sesame Balls爱吃水晶麻团的小优Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Medicine and poison + golden finger + reborn “It hurts, it hurts so much.” Dongfang Wan'er looks at the knife in her chest, then up at the one holding it: the younger sister she has always cherished. “Why?” Dongfang Wan'er asks, looking at the person before her in anguish. “Heh, Crown Prince Brother, this stupid woman is still asking why!” Dongfang Mingzhu leans sweetly against the Crown Prince. “You're no longer of any use. Crown Prince Brother got what he wanted, so of course you're useless n 1.4kReads9.4Score235Shelves

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    Rebirth + Medical Skills + Strong Female Lead + Space: The Regent is Poisoned, Dongfang Wan'er Detoxifies Her. In her previous life, she was deceived by her sister and the man she loved. Reborn, she is pampered by the Regent!

48. 748 角 The Courtesan Takes Charge and Fights Against the Odds 角妓当道逆风行 Word Button话扣Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + household intrigue + palace intrigue + strong female lead + ...] One careless mistake, and she becomes a courtesan... See how she escapes that life, avenges her family, and even rises to power over the entire court! 28Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ancient romance, purely indigenous

49. 749 我 I Gave My Ex-Husband Three Chances to Come Back, but He Chose His White Moonlight 我给前夫三次回头的机会，他偏要选白月光 Pillow Mist枕雾Ancient Romance10k WordsCompleted I gave my ex-husband three chances to come back, but he insisted on choosing his white moonlight. 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Two short stories!!! Each story is only 10,000 words long, you can finish them in one minute.

50. 750 替 A Match Made in Heaven: The Court's Shifting Tides 替嫁良缘之朝堂覆雨翻云录 Gentleman Xiao Yu君子小俞Ancient Romance214k WordsCompleted Historical political intrigue + martial heroes + two couples, all strong and devoted + no rebirth, transmigration, System, or golden fingers + marriage before love + exclusive devotion + satisfying wish fulfillment In the fictional ancient kingdom of Cheng, Duanmu Zimo, the General's daughter, disguises herself as a man and marries the Prime Minister's daughter in her elder brother's place, hoping to keep their family from being implicated after he flees an arranged marriage. Meanwhile, Murong 17Reads—Score—Shelves

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    He married in place of his sister, and she married in place of her brother.

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