Historical Romance Novels 古代言情小说

1. 151 嫂 Sister-in-Law Comes in for a Checkup 嫂子来就诊 Laying Bricks for Rice搬砖换米Urban2.8M WordsOngoing From the start, he encountered his sister-in-law falling ill, and his treatment immediately won her over. His reputation soon soared, and a female CEO came seeking him out, offering a daily salary of 100,000... all she wanted was for him to treat her... Relying on his miraculous medical skills, he made his way from a small village into the city, step by step, and set out on the road to success. 24.4kReads9.0Score1.9kShelves
2. 152 帝 The Imperial Princess's Stratagem: Within and Beyond the Mountains and Rivers 帝姬策之山河表里 Cao Mengyun曹孟云Ancient Romance160k WordsOngoing Su Huanhuan transmigrated. The moment she opened her eyes, the air was thick with danger and crisis lurked everywhere. Thankfully... She wasn't going solo. First things first, she'd find the other five transmigrated companions just like her. In Su Huanhuan's eyes ✪ω✪, the script Lingjing had given her was... From princess to empress: I sweep across the eight corners of the world with modern knowledge. But in her five companions' eyes ಥ_ಥ, the script was cl 20Reads—Score123Shelves

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   Six people, six prophetic pronouncements: some save their lives, some seek revenge, and some ascend to the top! The female protagonist, with her best friend, defies fate and turns the tide, rising from a fallen princess to Empress, and together with the Emperor, ruling over a vast empire!

3. 153 妻 My Wife's Secret 妻子的秘密 Smiling Shadow笑影Urban5.2M WordsCompleted At thirty, my company went bankrupt. To get revenge, I went after my enemy. 6.4kReads8.2Score881Shelves
4. 154 梅 Plum Blossoms Fade, Yet Their Secret Fragrance Returns 梅烬又有暗香来 Chi Wu持吾Ancient Romance312k WordsCompleted [Old-school flavor + slow-burn, richly layered romance] I said, “This is for the best. This way, you’ll remember how good I was to you forever...” He said, “This is not for the best. Just when you loved me most, I chose to let you go...” The bright moon over Shengjing shines upon my borderland armor... In the storybooks, she is the woman general who has renounced love and shed blood on the frontier; In the powerful chancellor’s eyes, she is a red plum that does not vie with peach or plum blossom 165Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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   Life can only be understood backwards, but it can only be lived and grown forwards. My girl, in love and in your career, always remain an independent individual.

5. 155 乡 The Countryside Heart-Stealing Dragon Claw 乡村偷心龙爪手 Nanshan Peach南山水蜜桃Urban8.6M WordsOngoing Zhang Dachuan came to Xiushan Village, originally hoping to be nothing more than a village doctor. But who could have guessed that the villagers' ailments would grow more complicated with every case? "Dachuan, I've got a headache. Take a look at me." "Dachuan, my baby hasn't had any milk for days. Help me first!" 43.3kReads9.1Score2.6kShelves
6. 156 金 A Noble Daughter? She'd Rather Seize the Desert with Her Blade 金枝玉叶？她偏要刀定龙沙 Chi Wu持吾Ancient Romance243k WordsCompleted Slow-burn, old-school romance · The imperial princess Shen Mianmian She was the most honored princess of the Great Sheng and the fiercest blade on the western frontier. Her father said she belonged among silks and brocades, counting stars, but she insisted on riding out with a blade in hand, scattering blossoms into the yellow sands. He was gentle as a teacher! A secret romance that grew into love? He was a scheming fox of a man! A love he would seize by force? He was determined to marry a princ 86Reads7.3Score—Shelves
7. 157 演 I Played the Emperor My Whole Life, and After Being Reborn, He Still Wants the Crown Prince 演了皇上一辈子，重生他还要太子 One Little Sweet Fish一口小甜鱼Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Original title: Only After His Death Did He Learn That the Empress Did Not Want to Be Buried With Him [The heroine transmigrates, the hero is reborn] As he lay dying, Emperor Tianhe looked back on his eventful life. He had risen from humble beginnings to become the founding emperor, and the world praised his achievements. In his fading consciousness, he saw his virtuous empress, his beautiful consorts, and his weeping children. He felt that his life had been complete. But after he died, his soul 31.7kReads8.9Score2.3kShelves

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   The male lead's perspective is quite novel! The female lead is reincarnated twice, and the male lead is reborn. In his previous life, he only found out after his death that the empress did not want to be buried with him! After being reborn, he is always awkward. He knows that she hates it when he stays overnight every night, but he does not do as she wishes. He stays overnight every night, just to see her helpless and pretend to be happy!

8. 158 我 My 26-Year-Old Female Tenant 我的26岁女房客 Super Big Tank Kobe超级大坦克科比Urban2.1M WordsCompleted After a wild night at a bar, a beautiful woman pinned him with a paternity claim, and the down-and-out young man suddenly became a father. As if things weren't bad enough, the owner of his rented home changed, and he was about to be kicked out. But his new landlady was beautiful! Should he ask to share the place? She coolly gave him a single word: “Get out!” A romantic entanglement sparked by a housing problem. 120kReads9.7Score13.9kShelves
9. 159 宁 Ning Jinge 宁烬歌 Calm as Ever冷静如斯Ancient Romance697k WordsOngoing [Female commander × top-tier spy and assassin | Two equally matched leads | Court intrigue and the martial world | Standing together in troubled times | Devoted 1v1 romance] The sweeping scale of a male-oriented story, with the emotional depth of a female-oriented one. Fast-paced and tightly plotted, with no filler or dragging. The political intrigue is logical, and long-laid clues are brought back into play. A serious world with lighthearted, hilarious everyday moments, and an incredibly sweet 374Reads8.5Score103Shelves

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   Against the backdrop of a somber era, the protagonist faces the consequences of her parents' disastrous choices, and must navigate the chaos of the world to survive and find a way to survive.

10. 160 重 Reborn to Inherit a Thousand Homes, Still Single and Unmarried 重生继承千套房，单身未婚 Titan Cat泰坦巨猫Urban2.6M WordsCompleted Reborn in 2012, Lin Feng has extraordinary senses and a photographic memory. After inheriting more than a thousand properties from his family, he starts collecting rent from five in the morning until nine at night. Not only does he have to deal with all kinds of eccentric tenants, he also has to match wits with highly educated, brilliant female tenants and endure trials that ordinary men could never withstand. 26.6kReads9.0Score1.7kShelves
11. 161 云 The Legend of Yun Lan 云澜传 Shui He水合Historical379k WordsCompleted [Mystery and detective work + Tang Dynasty splendor + a match made in heaven] Everyone in Chang'an knew that Princess Nankang, Li Xieyun, was the most beautiful woman in the capital. But she was a man-eating flower: any man who got close to her either lost his position or his life! Only Shen Weilan, a newcomer with nerves of steel and a charmed life, dared to curry favor and become the wicked princess's kept lover! No wonder someone so fearless could clear wrongful convictions and drive off evil 766Reads9.3Score108Shelves

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    A sweet and suspenseful romance set in the Tang Dynasty. The female lead is a beautiful and unrestrained princess, while the male lead is resourceful and elegant like a white crane. The author is skilled at creating sweet moments, and the writing style is classically elegant. The author has researched extensively from historical materials, so it's not just a mindless, face-slapping, feel-good story.

12. 162 千 History's Greatest Femme Fatale: The Unmatched Beauty Xia Ji 千古第一红颜祸水：美丽无双夏姬 Sage in Plain Robes素袍哲人Ancient Romance288k WordsCompleted Born with a vermilion mark between her brows, she was said to be the kind of woman who could bring a kingdom to ruin. Her half-brother died for her, her husband perished because of her, her son killed a ruler for her, and a king lost his kingdom over her. In the official histories, she was branded a seductress who “killed three husbands, a ruler, and a son, and brought down a kingdom and two ministers.” But she knew the truth. She had never set out to hurt anyone. Men slaughtered one another o 147Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ancient romance novels, worth reading.

13. 163 让 You Want Me to Turn Over a New Leaf? Just You Wait! 让我浪子回头？你给我等着！ Rest the Mind息心Urban675k WordsCompleted Original title: Auntie, Don't Be Afraid Before taking his own life, Su Yang swore that if he got another chance at life... He would find someone who truly understood him! A woman who truly loved him! When he suddenly woke up, he found an older woman kneeling beside him. She was wearing a tattered pair of pajamas and trembling as she looked at him. “Please don't hit me, okay? I have to attend my child's parent-teacher meeting tomorrow...” 322Reads8.7Score100Shelves
14. 164 妻 The Wife's Deal 妻子的交易 Eggs Are Made of Steel蛋似钢打Urban1.4M WordsCompleted My wife, Zhang Jing, is an incredibly beautiful woman. As people back in my hometown would say, for a wage-earning grunt like me to marry a wife like her, I must have accumulated eight lifetimes' worth of good karma. Today is our third anniversary. I planned to get home early and surprise her. But an "unexpected" company outing held me up. When I hurried home at last, I found my wife looking flustered, her eyes darting away from mine... 97Reads8.5Score—Shelves
15. 165 夜 A Night of Romance 夜缘情 White Elephant King白象王Urban1.1M WordsCompleted Lin Ying gazed at the red wine in her goblet, raised it, and gave a bewitching smile. “I’ll drink with you. Thank you for nurturing me.” “You’re trying to get me dead drunk?” … 27Reads7.0Score—Shelves
16. 166 重 After Being Reborn, I Took Down the Scum and Picked Up a Loyal Puppy 重生后虐渣顺便捡了个忠犬 Nian Xiaoyao念小妖Ancient Romance266k WordsCompleted [Both leads are romantically pure + both reborn + power fantasy] Reborn, I came back to go completely wild. A scumbag wants to use me to climb the social ladder? I'll ruin his reputation. A green tea schemer wants to destroy my good name? I'll turn around and set her up with the scumbag so they can be together. I had everything planned, except for that young general. He's like a mad dog. When I kill, he hands me the knife. When I set fires, he fans the flames. I frowned. “Young General, are we c —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Princess Rebirth Revenge: A refreshing and satisfying story with no melodramatic plot twists. Read on!

17. 167 从 Rising to Power After Getting Out of Prison 从出狱后开始崛起 Lone Wolf of Nanlei南雷孤狼Urban2.0M WordsCompleted After being released from prison, Li Zhongnan returns to his hometown and takes care of his master's wife, Zhou Yuanjun. With green liquid that speeds up the growth of crops and red liquid that cures every illness, he goes from a young farmer in the countryside to standing at the pinnacle of the world in just a few short years. 2.3kReads8.8Score364Shelves
18. 168 热 The Hot-Blooded Hunter: God’s Assault 热血猎人神之袭击 Riding a Bull to Find You骑牛找你Historical1.3M WordsOngoing [Survival] [Hunting] [Fighting the Japanese invaders and looting their gear] [Cultivation] Wang Fei has just entered the world of cultivation when he's forced into becoming a live-in son-in-law. One blow shatters his dantian, setting him on a long road from staying alive to rising to greatness. Though he has lost his cultivation, he takes countless disciples. This novel was not written by AI. Every word was painstakingly typed out by the author, who only hopes readers will enjoy the story in its 27.3kReads9.0Score2.5kShelves

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19. 169 三 The Wife at Thirty 三十之妻 Call Me the Female Bandit我叫女土匪Urban2.1M WordsCompleted “Dad... Dad, a bad man is hitting Mom... Waaaah...” His three-year-old daughter called him, sobbing. “Don’t cry, sweetheart. Where are you?” Chen Fei was frantic with worry. “We’re at home. Dad, hurry and save Mom!” His daughter was crying her heart out. Just as Chen Fei was about to ask more, he heard screams coming through the phone... 317Reads8.0Score133Shelves
20. 170 我 My Bandit Wife 我的土匪娘子 No Ordinary Fish非池物Ancient Romance246k WordsCompleted [Rough-and-tumble bandit magistrate × shamelessly tenacious, eccentric, crooked lawyer] Hua Xiaodao, the boss of Blackwind Stronghold, is ruthless and never wastes words. Halfway through a robbery, the county magistrate drops dead. To keep her brothers from having to beg for food, she grabs the official seal and stuffs it into her arms. “I’ll take the job!” But the waters of officialdom run deeper than she imagined. The art of governance? What the hell would a female bandit know about that? She 42Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's not a reincarnation/transmigration story, and it's finished. The character settings are quite interesting. The female lead is a bandit leader, a rough-around-the-edges type, ruthless and taciturn. The male lead is a heartless lawyer, universally disliked, but despite his scoundrel nature, he's very capable, a bit eccentric, and his character design is very fun; it's rare to see this kind of "scoundrel-strong" male lead.

21. 171 深 Shenzhen, Beguiling After Dark 深圳，夜色迷人 Nan Xiaohua南小华Urban2.0M WordsCompleted A tale of business rivalries and political intrigue set against the backdrop of Shenzhen, following Chen Binnan’s remarkable journey south in pursuit of success. This story is dedicated to all the brothers who have headed south, north, or east to make their way in the world! 52.2kReads9.6Score6.2kShelves
22. 172 帮 I Sometimes Help the Host, but I’m Number One at Sabotaging Them 帮宿主偶尔行，坑宿主第一名 Gua the Little Frog呱小蛙Ancient Romance217k WordsOngoing [Tomorrow will definitely be sunny], the System declared with absolute confidence. Then she and a radish spirit watched sunshowers in a cave. [This herb is absolutely a peerless spirit medicine], the System enthusiastically recommended. After she chewed it, she tap-danced for the rest of the afternoon. A typical day dealing with the useless System: The System supervises her studies, and she accidentally becomes a renowned doctor. She takes shelter from the rain in a cave and happens to pick up a 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    (Slams table!) Sisters! Listen to me! If you could only read one ancient romance novel this year, it would be this one! I'm raving about it, you'll regret it if you don't read it!! An absolutely divine combination? A lousy system × a sarcastic doctor × a seductive beauty—each of these elements is powerful enough on its own, but combined, they're god-tier! Especially the system, it's incredibly unreliable, hahaha. Forecasts sunny weather? Turns out the heroine is watching a sun shower in a cave! Recommends a elixir? After taking it, the heroine starts tap dancing! It cracked me up, hahaha, but it's definitely a satisfying read! Every unexpected event is a gain! And the system uses a completely internet-based voice actor!! Plus, the male lead's romantic evolution is a constant source of amusement. You'll be smiling from ear to ear! Sisters, you'll witness a perfect reversal from bronze to king. First stage: a pure-hearted boy who runs away at the slightest touch. Second stage: a suddenly enlightened seductive player. "I got some crumbs on me." (Suddenly leans closer), and I want to ask, have you thought of me since then? (Voice lowered) Stage Three: Outstanding Graduate of the Male Virtue Class "This is too plain!" "This is too flashy!" "This looks like you're going to a funeral!" (Friend's hilarious comment: Someone said they weren't going, but their wardrobe is almost empty.) Ultimate Form: Straightforward Domineering CEO Patient "Shishi, my patience is limited." "Come with me to eat lotus root dumplings, and—for the next hour, you can only think of me." Has this man taken some kind of romance crash course?! Every stage hits my sweet spot perfectly!! Hahaha, sis (slams table!) Sisters! Listen to me! If you can only read one ancient romance novel this year, it's this one! I'm raving about it, you'll really regret it if you don't read it!! An absolutely divine combination? A lousy system × a sarcastic divine doctor × a seductive beauty—these three elements are all powerful on their own, but combined, they're simply divine!! Especially the system, it's incredibly unreliable, hahaha! It predicted sunny weather? The result was the female lead watching a sun shower in a cave! Recommended a elixir? After eating it, the female lead immediately started tap dancing! It cracked me up, hahaha, but it's definitely a satisfying read! Every unexpected event is a gain! And the system is entirely a mouthpiece from the internet!! There's also the male lead's romantic evolution, which is completely captivating. You'll be smiling from ear to ear! Sisters, you'll witness a perfect reversal from bronze to king. First stage: a pure-hearted boy who runs away at the slightest touch. Second stage: a suddenly enlightened hooker. "I got some crumbs on me." (Suddenly leans closer), and I want to ask, in the future... Have you ever thought of me? (Voice lowered) Stage Three: Outstanding Graduate of the Male Virtue Class "This is too plain!" "This is too flashy!" "This looks like you're going to a funeral!" (Friend's hilarious comment: Someone said they weren't going, but their wardrobe is almost empty.) Ultimate Form: Straightforward Domineering CEO Patient "Shishi, my patience is limited." "Come with me to eat lotus root dumplings, and—for the next hour, you can only think about me." Has this man taken some kind of romance crash course?! Every stage hits my sweet spot perfectly!! Hahaha, sisters, you definitely won't regret investing in this, it's super good. Girls, you definitely won't regret investing in this, it's super good.

23. 173 对 Sorry, We Don't Talk About Love After Dark 对不起，夜深不说爱 Model Huiyin模特徽因Urban1.6M WordsCompleted I didn’t care that people said I’d married up by latching onto a goddess, and I didn’t care that they called me a poor country boy who’d married into wealth. But when my wife’s best friend’s husband came looking for me, I realized I’d been naive. My wife, it turned out, really knew how to “enjoy” life… 12.1kReads8.7Score1.1kShelves
24. 174 嫡 The Legitimate Daughter's Rise: The Scheming Crown Prince's Tale of Devotion 嫡女逆袭：腹黑太子宠妻记 Nian Xiaoyao念小妖Ancient Romance204k WordsCompleted [Devoted Couple + Highly Intelligent Heroine + No Ridiculous Misunderstandings + Mutual Trust + The Making of an Empress] From the pinnacle of modern medicine to the legitimate daughter of the prime minister’s household, dying on her sickbed, Chu Wenluo has no place in her vocabulary for “accept your fate.” With silver needles, she heals the sick; with poison, she repels her enemies. She establishes an independent household and takes over the imperial trade, turning a humble life into one admire 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The story features a smart female protagonist who transmigrates and is doted on by a male protagonist. It's a complete story with no melodramatic plot twists. Feel free to read on!

25. 175 我 I Became My Ex's Mother-in-Law 我给前任当丈母娘 August Witch八月女巫Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted The short drama based on this novel, Uncle, I Only Want to Take Advantage of You, is now streaming. Starring Yu Long and Yang Mie Mie. [Older Man Romance] [Sweet Everyday Romance] [Powerful CEO] [Lighthearted and Funny] [No Angst, No Saintly Heroine] [No Affair] [No Stand-In] I showed up dressed to the nines at my ex-boyfriend's engagement party. He thought I'd come to ruin the event, but I smiled kindly and said, "We're family from now on, so there's no need to be so formal. Just call me Auntie 13.6kReads9.0Score1.3kShelves

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    I highly recommend this book! The plot is fast-paced and engaging! Non-stop laughs! After her boyfriend of three years is snatched away by a scheming woman, the female lead angrily goes to a bar and spends 800 yuan to sleep with the city's richest man—who turns out to be her rival's father! Thus begins her life of relying on her father's connections. It's a story full of family feuds, lighthearted humor, and sweet romance with an older man—the sweetest and most indulgent novel I've ever read!!

26. 176 权 Power, Beauty, and Pleasure 权色声香 Dogtail Wolf狗尾巴狼Historical3.7M WordsCompleted When Xia Shang wakes up, he has transmigrated into the son of a wealthy merchant in Yangzhou, Huachao. He makes a three-day pact with Qin Huairou, the legitimate daughter of a military family. After that, he plans to enjoy music and moonlit nights, and savor delicacies from north and south. This is the ultimate goal that Xia Shang, a senior knowledge director, set for himself after transmigrating to ancient times. 2.8kReads8.5Score347Shelves
27. 177 御 The Ghost-Taming Village Doctor 御鬼小村医 Zhu Rong Will Surely Blaze祝融必火Urban2.0M WordsCompleted [Divine doctor + rural setting + feel-good story] Chen Xiaobao is the only university student in his village, but he gets beaten into an idiot while away from home and suffers constant bullying. On his wedding day, people come to his door to bully him, and by chance he obtains the Book of a Hundred Ghosts left behind by his ancestors. Commanding a hundred ghosts, he rises to the heavens and soars ever higher! 4.8kReads9.1Score619Shelves
28. 178 三 Three Feet of Spring 三尺春【王嘉懋、李十七主演 短剧同名原著小说热播中！！！】 Evergreen and Everwhite长青长白Ancient Romance371k WordsCompleted The captivating beauty Li Shuwan, whose background is shrouded in mystery × the aloof, proud General Li Fengyuan, hard-mouthed but soft-hearted Ancient romance + premium novel + one-on-one romance + both leads' first love + sweet romance + mutual devotion + palace intrigue + simmering tension + secret crush + age gap + reunion after years apart When she was seven, Li Shuwan was brought back from the countryside to the General's Mansion, becoming Li Fengyuan's relative in name only. Knowing her 21.4kReads9.4Score2.5kShelves

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    Li Shuwan is an orphan girl who was taken to the general's mansion as a child. Li Fengyuan was originally a proud and aloof young general. Her appearance disrupted his life. From passively taking on the responsibility of caring for her as a child to actively falling in love, from suppressing and restraining himself to steadfastly protecting her, the entire story is told in a gentle and captivating style, full of romance and redemption. Fans of historical romance novels with a nurturing element shouldn't miss this one! [Already added to wishlist]

29. 179 坏 Oh No! I've Broken the Ice-Cold CEO Again 坏了！又给纯禽霸总整破防了 Bai Zhishu白知书Modern Romance1.7M WordsCompleted Bai Pu had never been so willful before. She gave all her “pleasure” to Lu Zhaohe. Lu Zhaohe had never lost control like this before, either. He gave all his “greed” to Bai Pu. Wolfish greed and sensual pleasure: that was simply the unspoken agreement between them. When the game ended, Bai Pu left with someone else, holding their hand and making a grand exit. Only then did Lu Zhaohe realize that he was no longer the one in control. “Interesting,” he sneered. Perhaps the real game was only just b 723Reads9.1Score240Shelves
30. 180 团 After Becoming the Family’s Darling, I Exposed the Villain’s Secret Identity! 团宠后我把反派大佬的马甲扒了！ Wan Duoduo万朵朵Ancient Romance946k WordsOngoing Transmigration + two formidable leads + secret identities exposed + everyone’s favorite + romantic push and pull Ruthless hostage prince x princess skilled in medicine and poison (Three Kingdoms intrigue, battles of wits, sweetness intertwined with heartbreak) Mo Qingqing: Transmigrated as the most doted-on seventh princess of Beilin, she breaks off her engagement from the start and is coveted by various factions for her status and beauty. Dugu Yunche / Xiao Yun: A hostage prince from Xiqi, cold 20.2kReads8.9Score5.8kShelves

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    She possesses both gentleness and strength in her personality; she can gently practice medicine and save lives, but when persecuted, she will never allow herself to be manipulated and will fight back cleanly and decisively.

31. 181 重 Reborn, the Plaything Beauty Decides to Take Revenge 重生后，玩物美人决定复仇 Moonshadow Hall月影堂堂Ancient Romance11k WordsCompleted Reborn, the beauty treated as a plaything decides to take revenge 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This historical romance is pretty good! The female protagonist was framed and her entire clan was wiped out in her past life because of her beauty; she was a puppet in the hands of others, quite tragic! After being reborn, she punishes and takes revenge on those who harmed her in her past life, and also finds true love. It's a short story that's very enjoyable to read in one go, really good! 👍

32. 182 囚 Imprisoned Until Death, the Stunning Phoenix Princess Kills the Emperor, Seizes the Throne, and Keeps Power in Check 囚禁至死，绝色凰女弑君夺位饲权臣 Mustard Ribbon芥末丝带Ancient Romance414k WordsCompleted From the legitimate daughter of a marquis's household to the grand princess of an empire, Xiao Yunxi's path is full of hardship. No matter how noble she is, she cannot stand against the might of imperial power. Her birth father is brutally killed, her five sworn brothers are murdered one after another, and the young emperor has her limbs severed and keeps her in a jar, humiliating her until she dies! Reborn when she is still surnamed Song and living in the marquis's household, Xiao Yunxi sneers. 64Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Female protagonist rebirth revenge novel

33. 183 太 The Crown Prince Is a Treasure Trove, but She Flirts and Runs 太子浑身是宝，但她撩完就跑 Nine Strokes, Then a Horizontal Line九笔横才Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Clever revenge + ensemble court drama + male lead fakes his death and reveals his identity, then goes mad + heroine is his one true love] [Power couple comedy | Strategic mind games | All the right ingredients | Fictional setting] Axiang, a huntress, bought herself a live-in husband. He was handsome, with a fine figure and a noble, radiant air, like an immortal crane descended from the heavens, or a jade-faced gentleman from a storybook. But he had no idea how to show affection. When she offer 1.5kReads9.2Score185Shelves

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    "Highly Recommended Reading" - Does anyone know this? This 9.3-Rated historical romance novel takes political intrigue to a whole new level. The female lead's revenge relies entirely on her brain; she's not love-struck or a saint. Her ability to tear apart her enemies is incredibly precise and ruthless. The way the male lead goes crazy after his fake death is exposed makes my heart pound!

34. 184 不 I Won't Be Your Mortal Concubine; I'll Be a Celestial Goddess 不做你凡间妃，要做我九天仙 Eighty-Eight八拾捌Ancient Romance13k WordsCompleted I Won't Be Your Mortal Concubine; I'll Be a Celestial Maiden in the Ninth Heaven 279Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ancient Romance Short Stories

35. 185 瞎 The Blind Young Master Wants to Marry Me 瞎子少爷要娶我 Eighty-Eight八拾捌14k WordsCompleted The Blind Young Master Wants to Marry Me 388Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 186 国 The Imperial Academy’s Fallen Woman 国子监破鞋 Flying King1996飞大王1996Ancient Romance1.4M WordsOngoing 136,543 people have already missed this book because of its title... One-of-a-kind pure heroine + nobody is innocent + romance and desire + the fate of the nation. Beauty fades, and with it, love. Golden fingers are just something people say to fool the gullible. She is a soul from another world, sharp-eyed and streetwise. In this decaying dynasty, she aims to amass a fortune beyond imagination and avoid the humiliation China suffered over the past century. 20Reads9.2Score168Shelves

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    Reading warning: If you're looking for a sweet, fluffy, and clean romance novel, proceed with caution. This book focuses on a realistic portrayal of family, country, and career.

37. 187 王 The Prince Regretted It After He Pushed Me Down the Mountain 王爷推我下山后，他后悔疯了 Eighty-Eight八拾捌Ancient Romance8k WordsCompleted After the Prince Pushed Me Off the Mountain, He Went Mad with Regret 656Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 188 他 After He Took the Throne, He Gave Me to Someone Else as a Concubine 他登基后把我赐给别人做妾 Eighty-Eight八拾捌Ancient Romance14k WordsCompleted After he ascended the throne, he bestowed me upon someone else as a concubine 2.4kReads—Score—Shelves
39. 189 金 Spring Runs Deep in the Golden Palace 金阙春深 Xi Die汐蝶Ancient Romance228k WordsCompleted [Gorgeous, timid crown princess × dark, unhinged emperor × radiant crown prince] On the day of the imperial selection, Emperor Chengming, Xiao Ke, unexpectedly ran into a “young palace maid” in the imperial gardens. The “young palace maid” was drawn into a struggle within the royal family, beginning a life of political maneuvering in which she would turn the tides. Several months later, the Eastern Palace held a grand wedding. The “young palace maid,” dressed in her phoenix coronet and red weddi 17kReads9.2Score1.2kShelves

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    A beautiful but timid crown princess x a domineering emperor x a gentle crown prince!

40. 190 被 After Being Cast Out of the Sect, the Demon King Asked Me to Be His Wife 被逐出宗门后，妖王喊我做娘子 Eighty-Eight八拾捌11k WordsCompleted After Being Cast Out of the Sect, the Demon King Asked Me to Be His Wife 250Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 191 南 In the South, Fine Trees Grow Thick with Leaves 南有嘉木，其叶蓁蓁 Yuan Yuanyue原远月Ancient Romance274k WordsOngoing [A highly skilled female lead × a calculating male lead + both strong + devoted to each other] Zhang Jiamu has descended the mountain to kill the utterly wicked Prince of Yichang. But along the way, an old acquaintance repeatedly gets in her way, and their relationship is far from ordinary, making her hesitate to strike. Memories of the past surge through her mind. Before entering Yiyan Mountain, she was born into a distinguished family, with a loving mother, a happy betrothal, and a young broth 47Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    If you're looking for something to read, check this out. It's a pure historical romance novel. The female lead is highly skilled in martial arts and has a chivalrous spirit, while the male lead comes from a powerful and influential family. Their fates intertwine in a turbulent world, filled with love and hate. The writing is delicate, and the story is very engaging.

42. 192 侧 The Side Consort Is Winning Without Lifting a Finger 侧妃她躺赢了 The Queen Returns女王归来Ancient Romance444k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Sweet Romance + Adorable Baby + Household Intrigue] It seems people who transmigrate never have to worry about getting married. She arrived and the problem was already taken care of. She had been a modern-day office drone, working nine to five and staying up late for five years until she had finally saved enough for a down payment on a house. But before she could settle on a place, she got caught up in a wave of transmigration and wound up in the unfamiliar Great Xia Kingdom. H 2.5kReads9.2Score255Shelves

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    Ancient romance novel, very sweet and heartwarming, no melodramatic plot, a love story spanning three lifetimes.

43. 193 小 A Little Physician Storms the Court: My Nemesis Is a Prince of the Commandery 小小医女闯朝堂，我的冤家是郡王 Man from the Qinling Mountains秦岭中人Ancient Romance140k WordsOngoing [Lu Zhenzhen] x [Si Lingjun] [Historical romance + medicine + household intrigue + medical rivalry + palace intrigue + face-slapping + equally matched leads] She is the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Pingxi’s household, gifted with peerless medical skills. He is the Prince of Runan, who rose rapidly through the ranks at a young age. As the threads of fate quietly intertwine, the two meet in the capital, where danger lurks beneath a dazzling surface. By a twist of fate, they step into the —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    New book, combining medical drama, domestic intrigue, two strong protagonists, and palace intrigue. Those interested can check it out.

44. 194 静 The Prince Jing’s Consort: Master, Save Me 静王妃之师傅救我 Murong Yiyu慕容忆鱼Ancient Romance811k WordsOngoing Originally titled The Princess Consort of Prince Jing, this novel was renamed The Princess Consort of Prince Jing: Master, Save Me in memory of a departed friend. It tells the story of Princess Murong Jingwen of Beiping. After descending from Yuntai Mountain, she misses her chance to marry Lin Yutai and is sent far away to the Chen Kingdom to wed Prince Jing as part of a political alliance. She is abducted along the way, and meets Li Chaoyang, a villager of the Chen Kingdom. Thus begins the stor 47Reads—Score—Shelves

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    If you like historical romance novels, you can check out this one.

45. 195 重 Reborn, I Join Forces with Prince Su to Crush the Villains 重生后我和肃王联手虐渣 Stars Return Year After Year岁岁星回Ancient Romance239k WordsCompleted [Revenge after being reborn + political intrigue + lighthearted power fantasy + putting villains in their place + a devoted couple] Su Jinyao, the illegitimate daughter of the Dingyuan Marquis's household, returns reborn after her half-sister and a prince conspired to flatter her into a deadly trap in her previous life. This time, she vows to tear away their false masks and plan her every move. The court of the Great Sheng dynasty is rife with hidden currents. Prince Su Feng Jinyu is ordered to 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Book recommendations, perfect for when you're looking for something to read 👀

46. 196 冷 Cold Steel, Red Robes: Turning the World Upside Down 冷刃红妆逆乾坤 Stars Return Year After Year岁岁星回Ancient Romance168k WordsCompleted Court intrigue and the martial world + true and fake heiresses + love and hate + mutual salvation + punishing scoundrels + two powerful leads + exclusive pairing, both untouched She was the strongest assassin, ordered to kill a demoted prince, yet she failed three times. Outwardly, he seemed gentle and spoiled, but beneath the surface he was deeply calculating, and he saw through the mystery of her identity at a glance. Amid the snow of a Southern Frontier night and the flash of blades, the two —Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 197 重 Reborn in The Return of the Condor Heroes: Becoming Li Mochou's Disciple 重生神雕：拜师李莫愁 A Flock of Ducks一群鸭Male-Channel Fanfiction1.8M WordsOngoing [No System + Traditional Martial Arts + Jin Yong + Multiple Female Leads] A reimagined Condor Heroes world, making up for every regret. No one knows the sorrow in Mochou's heart, As she drifts among the clouds, her thoughts remain unread. A restless heart and a beauty's tears, When wind and cloud converge, her grace shines clear. Affection can entangle and bind a maiden's hair, After roaming the mortal world, meeting feels like the first time. May we share our dreams beneath the green bamboo, K 14kReads6.2Score877Shelves

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    Authentic martial arts romance, not a female-oriented novel.

48. 198 南 The Southern Star's Guiding Light 南星引 Dao Dao Rou刀刀柔Ancient Romance239k WordsCompleted [The motion-comic adaptation is out] [Sweet, money-loving traveling doctor × seemingly frail, secretly unhinged regent] For fifty taels of silver, Jiang Nanxing took on a miserable job: going to the countryside to care for a blind, useless man who had been exiled. Rumor had it he was violent and unpredictable. She lived with him in a leaky thatched hut, gathered herbs for him in the mountains, and bought him the sweetest osmanthus cakes in town. At night, the blind man would hold her tightly aro 1.5kReads6.5Score100Shelves

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    A delicate and gentle female doctor x a crazy and ruthless regent, a story of initial angst followed by sweetness, and a wife-chasing frenzy!

49. 199 缘 A Dream Brought by Fate 缘来一梦 Wingless Foolish Eagle笨鹰无翅Urban51k WordsOngoing I wrote this book as a writing exercise in my spare time. I know my literary skills are nothing to brag about, and I wrote it purely for my own enjoyment. If you happened to click in and read it, I hope you’ll bear with me. If it isn’t to your taste, I’d also ask you to be kind and hold back from tearing it apart. Thank you so much for your understanding and support! 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a novel with a traditional literary feel; those who like ancient Chinese style might want to check it out.

50. 200 海 Begonias Burn, the Moon Fades, and the Night Sings of Yu 海棠烬月，煜夜如歌 Moonlight in the Pine Ravine松涧月明Ancient Romance339k WordsCompleted [Alternate Wei-Jin-era setting | Past and present lives | Childhood sweethearts | Stealing someone else's love] The Zhaoyi Consort who took her own life in her previous life has become the unattainable obsession of a scumbag emperor in this one? Reborn at fifteen, she attends the elegant Lanting gathering, performs like flowing water from a high mountain, disguises herself as a man, and becomes famous throughout the land. But her face, so similar to the emperor's beloved, draws her into an eve 255Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A tale of romance and adventure from the Wei and Jin dynasties, a love triangle involving three men and one woman. The male lead is both alluring and handsome. [Already hooked][Added to bookshelf]

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