Historical Romance Novels 古代言情小说

1. 301 穿 Transmigrated as the Powerful Minister's Wife Who Died Young, I Read Minds and Went on a Killing Spree 穿成权臣早死妻，我靠读心杀疯了 Woof Woof Sweetheart汪汪充甜宝Ancient Romance347k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + 11-year age gap + both leads are each other's one and only + heroine can read minds] After transmigrating, Shen Wangshu became the legitimate youngest daughter of the fallen Yongning Marquis's household. The moment she opened her eyes, she was told she had to marry Chen Ting, the General Who Pacifies the Nation, who was rumored to have had seven wives die before him. They said Chen Ting was eccentric and reclusive, a much older man who rarely came home. Plenty of pe 7.2kReads9.2Score1kShelves

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   It's a short, sweet novel, and the male lead's dragon-human character is so appealing! He appears cold on the surface but has tons of inner monologues: "My lady is looking at me! My lady touched my tail!" The two go from being respectful to mutually attracted. There's not much political intrigue involved; this book mainly focuses on the romance. It's incredibly addictive as a sweet romance novel!

2. 302 裙 He Has Someone Else Kneeling at His Feet 裙下之臣他另有其人 Miss Lin Watches Movies观影林姑娘Ancient Romance231k WordsOngoing To uncover the truth behind her father and brother’s deaths in battle, she abandoned her life of finery and fine horses and spent five years plotting. She pointed her sword at his throat. “You were the only one I never doubted.” He smiled, running his fingers along the blade. “The road to kingship is paved with bones.” In that moment, she finally saw clearly: beyond the mist lay no truth, only the torture he had prepared for her with his own hands. The vast realm ran red as blood, but it could n 48Reads—Score—Shelves

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   "This humble woman, Su Qingyan, greets Your Highness the Crown Princess." Upon their reunion, the affection of their youthful days was gone. One sat regally on a high throne, the other humbly addressed as "Your Highness." One's eyes held a smile tinged with coldness, the other's manners impeccable yet emotionless. "Qingyan, it's been a long time. How have you been?" "Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. I am well." "Since you are well," the woman on the high throne toyed with a jade hairpin in her hand, not even sparing a glance, "I naturally... Will always remember you." --A dialogue between the female protagonist Su Qingyan and the ruthless female supporting character!

3. 303 娇 The Sweet, Seductive Palace Maid Flirts with the Crown Prince, Then Runs Away 娇娇宫女媚又软，撩完太子她就跑 Picking Green for the Consort取青妃白Ancient Romance231k WordsCompleted [Clear-headed, calculating palace maid vs. obsessive, lovesick emperor; reborn revenge + palace intrigue + satisfying revenge + romantic rivalry + running away while pregnant + sugary romance + the emperor chases his wife] In her previous life, Yun Xuesu was a low-ranking palace maid. Her fiancé served in the palace as a guard, and she gave him her monthly wages and did whatever he told her. In the end, he handed her over to a wicked concubine to be used as a blood beauty treatment. Locked in a 92Reads6.2Score—Shelves
4. 304 花 The Bridal Sedan Arrives, but She Refuses the Wedding, Hoping Only for an Old Friend's Return 花轿临门她拒嫁，只盼故人归 Xian Tan闲檀Ancient Romance960k WordsCompleted [Reborn + Revenge on Scumbags + Sweet Romance + Satisfying Payback] Shen Tang only learned on her deathbed that her elder legitimate sister, the empress, was not their parents’ daughter, but the murderer who had killed her entire family. Fortunately, Heaven took pity on her. After dying, she was reborn on the day before her sister was to marry a man as a good-luck bride. In her previous life, her sister feared being widowed and schemed to make Shen Tang take her place. Then, after the marriage b 44.5kReads9.1Score5.9kShelves

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   Shen Tang is reborn. In her previous life, she only learned at the moment of her death that her twin elder sister was actually her second aunt's daughter. Her twin brother had been switched by her second aunt, and her eldest brother had been kidnapped and lost by her second aunt's family. Ultimately, the title of Marquis fell into the hands of her second uncle. Even so, her cousin, now the Empress, still tried to kill her. Reborn, she shows no mercy, beginning her revenge step by step, and even reuniting with her husband from her previous life, with whom she had a misunderstanding.

5. 305 瞎 So What If She's Blind and Widowed? The Crown Prince Dotes on Her, and She Rises with Twins 瞎眼寡妇怎样？太子疼她双胎上位 Picking Green for the Consort取青妃白Ancient Romance364k WordsCompleted [Female lead has no prior sexual experience; multiple men compete for her in a dramatic love rivalry; she flees while pregnant; palace intrigue; everyday life raising children] Though Yun Ni is a blind young widow, she is breathtakingly beautiful. When she rescues a refined, noble man by the river, she takes devoted care of him as he recuperates. Prince Feng Xuan brings her back to the capital. After one passionate night, she becomes his secret lover in the Eastern Palace. Whenever he visits, he 144Reads6.2Score—Shelves
6. 306 当 Even a Favorite Consort Has to Struggle 当宠妃也是要奋斗的 The Crown Prince Who Loves Persimmons爱吃柿子的世子Ancient Romance15k WordsCompleted Even a favored consort has to work hard 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Short Romance Stories

7. 307 太 The Crown Princess Is a Sweetheart! The Crown Prince’s Daily Devotion 太子妃是个蜜罐子！太子宠妻日常 When Fuyao Rises当扶摇上Ancient Romance422k WordsCompleted [She fakes her death and flees with their child, and the Crown Prince spits blood as he fights to win her back] [Devoted and sweet + growing-up romance + a delicate, alluring beauty vs. a fiercely competitive Crown Prince + ruthless pursuit + utterly doting husband] A spring dream leads Jun Ye to the love of his previous life. He plans to fulfill his duty to care for her, then find her a husband and marry her off once she comes of age. He never expected to raise her into such a dazzling beauty, 158Reads8.2Score—Shelves
8. 308 未 After My Fiancé Called Off Our Engagement, I Married His Brother 未婚夫退婚后我嫁给他哥 The Crown Prince Who Loves Persimmons爱吃柿子的世子Ancient Romance13k WordsCompleted After my fiancé broke off our engagement, I married his older brother 74Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 309 红 Writing a New Novel in the Style of Dream of the Red Chamber 红楼笔法写新书 Yinweizi隐微子Ancient Romance132k WordsCompleted I once read Dream of the Red Chamber and admired Cao Xueqin’s talent. Every character and every line in his writing had its source and its history. Many have tried to continue the novel through the ages, but none have done it well. I know I cannot match Mr. Xueqin, so I have written a new book in what I consider the style of Dream of the Red Chamber, for everyone to enjoy and have a little fun with. A difference of a single character can mean a world of difference; a single thought can endure fo 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   If you don't mind the use of classical Chinese, you can give it a try. Note: The book contains a large amount of original poetry, lyrics, prose, songs, and rhapsodies; please do not read if you mind this.

10. 310 骗 A Marriage Scam? The Consort’s Alluring Beauty Steals the Emperor’s Heart and the Empress’s Throne 骗婚？云鬓酥腰娘娘诱帝夺后位 When Fuyao Rises当扶摇上Ancient Romance553k WordsCompleted Mutual firsts, a tightly woven palace power struggle, and a sweet, delicate beauty who is doted on The young woman I’ve secretly loved for years is about to enter the palace as a selected consort. I’m so excited I downed three bowls of sweet rice wine dumplings. She’s a delicate beauty who needs protecting. After she’s made a consort, she starts acting up! Make her a Noble Consort and she lets her true nature loose; make her Empress... In her past life, Jiang Sheng was locked in a woodshed by he 777Reads7.4Score101Shelves
11. 311 凤 The Phoenix Returns to Court to Restore Your Kingdom 凤归朝，还君天下 A Cup of Wine and a Sigh for the Rest of My Life杯酒叹余生Ancient Romance415k WordsCompleted Seven years ago, Gu Xiyi was the legitimate daughter of Gu Mingwu, a great general of Northern Qi, the newlywed wife of the Third Prince Xiao Changli, and a pawn used by the Second Prince Xiao Changling to bring down Xiao Changli. She personally slipped the poison Feiyun Xianlei into Xiao Changli’s tea, then stole his father’s tiger tally. Ten days later, part of the Gu family army guarding the southern frontier rebelled without warning. Xiao Changli, stationed there, died amid the mutinous troo 32Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's finished, and it's not long, only 400,000 words, perfect for killing time.

12. 312 病 The Yandere Prince Is Actually a Cat Lover 病娇王爷竟是猫控 Yan Zhi Mo He焉知墨阖Ancient Romance136k WordsOngoing [Female assassin + devoted prince + reunion after a long separation + revenge + one-on-one romance + heroine’s growth] She’s the top catlike female assassin in the Great Liang, yet she keeps falling into the hands of her first love. Her assassination attempt fails. Instead, he erases her memories and forces her into a relationship with him, and she suddenly finds herself the Princess Consort of Prince Jing’an. But life as a princess consort isn’t easy either. The prince has a twisted older broth —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You should check this out; it's a completely handwritten ancient romance novel.

13. 313 尤 After the Stunning Beauty Ran Away, the Tyrant Turned Dark 尤物美人逃跑后，暴君黑化了 Picking Green for the Consort取青妃白Ancient Romance483k WordsCompleted Gorgeous, resilient wet nurse + devoted, possessive, unhinged emperor [Forceful love + sweet romance + golden chains + love poison that swaps souls + palace intrigue + devoted couple] On her wedding night, Tang Li is switched with someone else. After their marriage, her husband dotes on his concubine and neglects his wife... After carrying her baby for ten months, she suffers a stillbirth. On that same day, the tyrant’s eldest son is born. To find her child, she enters the palace as her younger 1.6kReads8.0Score100Shelves
14. 314 闻 The Sound of Spring 闻春声 Evergreen and Everwhite长青长白Ancient Romance161k WordsCompleted [Taciturn, stammering country hunk VS vivacious, fiery widow. Farming romance, one-on-one, both leads’ first relationship] [She makes the first move, and the unyielding tree finally blossoms. A period farming romance] At the matchmaker's urging, young Yao Chunniang took her dowry and married into the Zhang family in Lishui Village. Who could have guessed that on their wedding night, her sickly husband would close his eyes and die? Before Yao Chunniang could even process what had happened, she ha 29.5kReads9.6Score3.5kShelves

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    Super engaging and exciting female-to-male flirting!

15. 315 千 Qianyi 千熠 Chestnuts Never Close栗子不打烊Ancient Romance103k WordsOngoing Historical romance | Revenge and political intrigue, childhood friends, devoted master and servant (with a secondary couple) The general’s legitimate daughter × her loyal bodyguard (with a hidden identity) A calamity on New Year’s Day wiped out all 113 members of the He family. He Qianyi, the sole survivor, assumed a new identity and took the name Sheng Ling’an. With her two young brothers, she went into hiding, keeping her head down and biding her time as she waited for a chance to take revenge 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's really good! Highly recommended!

16. 316 芙 Lotus Ashes: Frost and Snow over Bianjing 芙蓉烬之汴京霜雪 Light Rain on a Sunny Day, Weiwei晴天微雨薇薇Ancient Romance82k WordsCompleted The capital of Shu falls, and the whole kingdom is forced to relocate. Fei Rui'er follows Meng Chang to Bianjing, thinking that as a surrendered captive, all she can do is cling to life. But soon after they arrive in Bianjing, Meng Chang dies suddenly, and Zhao Guangyi begins persecuting the Meng family one blow after another. With memories of a later age, she witnesses this succession of calamities with her own eyes. Outside the palace walls, there is no way out. 171Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A must-read for fans of historical romance! A story of power struggles and intrigue. The female protagonist transmigrates into the body of Lady Huarui, trapped in the Song Palace after the fall of her kingdom. Zhao Kuangyin desires to possess and exploit her, while Zhao Guangyi harbors ambitions and secretly plots against her. There are no plot devices that grant her special advantages; the female protagonist undergoes continuous transformation amidst numerous crises, fighting valiantly in desperate situations.

17. 317 病 The Tsundere Fox Demon Lord Is Too Easy to Tease 病娇狐狸魔尊不经撩 Star Feather Dream星羽梦Ancient Romance426k WordsCompleted [Complete] The rating is low because few people have rated it. The story is guaranteed to be good. [1v1, happy ending + mutual devotion + intense push and pull + two powerful leads + sweet romance: a shrewd, mischievous young lady × a cold, heartless Demon Venerable] After transmigrating, Nan Xingchen found herself a useless nobody with no spiritual power! She was a thousand years old without having formed a demon core, yet she had a peerlessly beautiful face that could topple kingdoms. Her frie 55Reads6.8Score—Shelves

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    The male lead is a fox demon lord. He's abstinent and avoids women in the beginning, but after he breaks free from that aversion, he can't stop himself, spending every day with the female lead and pestering her to have fox cubs. ~~[Shy][shy][shy][pout][pout][pout][sends heart]

18. 318 细 A Spy’s Survival Guide: Groveling at the Heir’s Feet Every Day 细作求生指南，每天都在跪舔世子 Clear Moonlight月影清辉Ancient Romance740k WordsCompleted [Possessive love | She runs, he chases; she can’t escape | Clear-headed maid × obsessive young master | Both are virgins] Lin Huaiyin transmigrated into the body of a maid in a marquis’s household. After suffering one humiliation after another, all she wanted was to stay alive. Cunning and smooth-tongued, she did her best to charm the young master, hoping to earn her freedom and avoid disaster. She thought she could finish what she came for and escape, but he held her tightly in his arms. “Y 579Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    This is an interesting story. The female protagonist transmigrates into the body of a lowly maid. In order to seek protection, she tries her best to please the prince. The prince becomes more and more obsessed with her, but the maid runs away. A drama of one fleeing and the other chasing ensues. The story is exciting and full of tension!

19. 319 穿 I Transmigrated to Ancient Times and Became a Stepmother 穿越古代成后娘 Starry Sunflower星星米葵花Ancient Romance155k WordsCompleted Synopsis: A modern person transmigrates to ancient times and gains a pocket dimension and a System with unlimited levels to clear and builds new functions for the pocket dimension, one after another Their many children all have special abilities 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Instead of rushing to catch the sunset, it's better to wait patiently for the stars to fill the sky.

20. 320 咸 The Lazy Crown Princess Wins by Eating Her Fill 咸鱼太子妃靠干饭躺赢 Liu Yuxi刘禹汐Ancient Romance526k WordsCompleted A quirky foodie girl × a crown prince who says one thing and means another: transmigration + devoted romance between two virgins + lighthearted humor + one-on-one romance + a powerful team-up + evenly matched partners + a slow-burn love Su Manman is a modern food blogger who has chosen to lie flat. Her life motto: Nothing matters more than eating! “There’s no problem a meal can’t solve. If one meal won’t do it, then have two.” One day, she wakes up to find she’s transmigrated into the body of a 54Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    Sweet romance, historical setting, arranged marriage followed by a slow and steady love story.

21. 321 风 Snowbound in the Capital 风雪京华 Every Little Thing Is You点点滴滴都是你Ancient Romance116k WordsCompleted Disaster strikes the border town. After losing both her parents and enduring countless hardships, an orphaned girl travels to the capital to seek refuge with relatives, only to be driven from their home. A face resembling her birth mother's brings old secrets to light, and a pair of Buddhist prayer beads entwines their fates. Second Young Master Gu: “I watched her grow up!” General Xiao: “Love doesn't come with first dibs.” 2kReads7.0Score133Shelves

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    Purely historical romance, fast-paced ensemble piece with no time travel elements, natural romance between the male and female leads, logically sound, already completed and ready to read.

22. 322 驯 The Cat-Taming Chronicles 驯猫记 Little One小小Ancient Romance201k WordsCompleted The story of a well-bred young lady who falls in love with a killer from the martial world. An older woman-younger man romance: the male lead’s age is unclear, but he’s probably three years younger. Lin Zhiruo: A young lady of a marquis’s household, gentle and easygoing, who falls in love with the male lead at first sight. Jin Shu: Proud and aloof, inexperienced in worldly affairs, does whatever he pleases, hopelessly lovestruck, and ranked last in Cat Manners Class. 3.2kReads8.2Score343Shelves

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    The male protagonist, initially a clueless and naive killer, learns about friendship and love through the female protagonist's influence. The story is lighthearted and humorous, yet also full of dramatic twists and turns. The writing is truly excellent.

23. 323 从 If You Will, From This Day On, Be My Prince Regent 从今若许摄政王 Zhao Xi Yu照夕雨Ancient Romance200k WordsCompleted She was born with a face that captivated everyone, attracting both the emperor, the supreme ruler, and the regent, a man whose power stood above all others. She later became the emperor's concubine, while the all-powerful regent repeatedly made exceptions for her! She never expected the emperor to issue an imperial decree giving his own concubine to the regent! Life in the prince's residence was far from peaceful. After being framed, she met Jiang Chen, an imperial merchant. Once they struck a d 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is something I wrote; comments are welcome.

24. 324 妖 Golden Threads of Bewitching Beauty 妖韶金缕 Peach Unknowing桃不知Ancient Romance174k WordsOngoing [Push and pull - devoted guard's possessive love - conspiracy - strong female lead's growth] Yun Ying, a dancing girl from the Zhaoyao Pavilion, offends the celebrated courtesan Xiaoyue Shenshen. Xiaoyue Shenshen's patron, Luo Rushi, pays a fortune to buy her and take her to the military camp as a reward for the generals, then takes her innocence to vent his spite. After being reborn, Bo Yunying's soul inhabits Lin Zhifou, the prime minister's legitimate daughter. She is then told she must marry —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The premise is novel, and the emotional entanglement between the male and female leads is intense.

25. 325 云 Where the Clouds Return, the South Wind Blows 云归南风 When the Forest Is Deep, You See Lulu Lu林深时见璐璐璐Ancient Romance453k WordsCompleted I am Yi Nanfeng. I was born a daughter of a wealthy merchant family, but a wrongful case destroyed my family. To stay alive, I became a maid in the Chief Minister's residence. I met Gu Tingyun, the Chief Minister, one night, and we fell in love. But with the gulf between us, how can I rise above my station and stand beside him at the very top? 116Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 326 穿 Twelve Years After Transmigrating, I Married the Villainous Mastermind 穿到十二年后我嫁给了反派大奸臣 Zhang Amu章阿沐Ancient Romance883k WordsCompleted [Not a feel-good, sugary romance. A push-and-pull relationship, slow-burn melodrama, past and present lives, plenty of foreshadowing. Neither lead is perfect. Happy ending.] At sixteen, Lu Yanzhu was beautiful, born into a prominent family, and adored by her parents and elder brothers. The young lord of a marquis's household, who had grown up with her, naturally became her betrothed. Back then, Lu Yanzhu was the kind of girl even the princesses in the imperial palace envied. One day, she awoke 8.8kReads8.8Score839Shelves

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    It's a great show with a fresh premise. It tells the story of a 16-year-old girl who travels twelve years into the future, where she should be able to clear up misunderstandings and make amends. The overall plot is quite good, highly recommended!

27. 327 宦 Courtesan of the Court: The Nine-Thousand-Year-Old's Beloved 宦海浮棠：九千岁的心尖宠 When the Forest Is Deep, You See Lulu Lu林深时见璐璐璐Ancient Romance218k WordsCompleted This book has three volumes and three stories: Volume One: Shen Yuntang, the legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister's family, saves the chief eunuch at the Emperor's side on a stormy night? They say he is cruel and vicious, killing without batting an eye... During their first close encounter, Shen Yuntang is struck by his fierce yet fragile state despite his grave injuries, while Xie Muchuan remembers a pair of clear, calm eyes... Volume Two: The nineteenth year of Jinghe, with spring deep a 2Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 328 渔 The Fisherman's Song 渔父引 Wei Cizhou卫辞舟Two Male Leads38k WordsCompleted On the banks of the Endless River, fisherman Ma Bosheng squatted on a bluestone slab, washing a wooden bucket as his thumb brushed the patches on his old straw rain cape. No one knew that the hands that speared fish had once held the Book of Songs. Even fewer knew that tucked inside his coarse cloth shoe was the jade thumb ring of Chu Mowen, a prince of the previous dynasty. It was only when Wei Yue, a new teacher dressed in white as pale as feathers, tumbled into a snowdrift that, as if possess —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a must-buy, it's super good! Highly recommended!!

29. 329 皇 The Emperor Chases His Wife: Where Has the Empress Gone? 皇上追妻：皇后哪里逃 Fish Ball鱼肉丸Ancient Romance239k WordsCompleted Song Ling lifted her head and looked at the young emperor she had been married to for two years. Ye Xiaocheng wore a black imperial robe, its golden-threaded dragons embroidered so lifelike they seemed ready to leap off the fabric. His features were sharply defined, his sword-shaped brows swept toward his temples, and his long, narrow eyes were deep as a cold pool. Every glance carried the unquestionable authority of an emperor. 20Reads—Score—Shelves

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    See what Adodo can teach me.

30. 330 薄 The Coldhearted Empress: Her Royal Husbands Marry Her, but Don’t Love Her 薄情女帝，皇夫们只娶不爱 Meng Ai Yuqi梦爱宇琦Ancient Romance604k WordsCompleted [Strong female emperor]+ [Ancient-style political intrigue]+ [Palace intrigue with twists]+ [An entire cast of unhinged beauties]+ [Male leads are virgins] She is Xiao Jingli, the female emperor of Great Zhao, with the realm in her hands and the power of life and death at her command. Her harem is a chessboard. The three thousand beautiful men are not the emperor's prisoners, but living pieces on her political game board. The refined and gentle young nobleman; The proud, untamed son of a militar 1.1kReads9.3Score100Shelves

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    The phoenix sits atop the nine heavens, watching with a smile as heroes bow down in despair. Every decision redraws the map; this game of power struggles never ends.

31. 331 花 Flower Demon 花妖 Cotton Flower棉花花Ancient Romance337k WordsCompleted [Past and Present Lives + One True Love + Palace Intrigue and Power Struggles] A thousand years of longing will not go unanswered; a lifetime of devotion will never bring regret! A brilliant, resilient surgeon versus a suspicious, ruthless God of War general! Meeting him was the bond of fate from her past life, and the tribulation of this one. A tearjerking tale of a white plum blossom in the immortal realm of Qilian, a true dragon, and a snowflake reincarnated to endure a trial. The white plum 6.5kReads9.5Score1kShelves

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    This is a great book; the author's writing is excellent and concise. A wise and resilient female surgeon and a suspicious and ruthless war god general weave a fated love story spanning a thousand years, yet it avoids clichés. Meeting him was her destiny in a past life, and also her tribulation in this one. The story originates from a great drought millions of years ago. A white plum tree on Mount Qilian, grateful for the rain brought by a true dragon, falls in love with him, but is severely punished by the Heavenly Court, forced to undergo a tribulation in the next life, unable to see him for a thousand years. This year marks the end of that tribulation, and the true dragon is in his final incarnation, his malevolent aura extremely heavy. Only she can dispel it. If she can change his fate and prevent a massacre of thousands, the two can successfully overcome the heavenly tribulation; otherwise, they will be annihilated at the end of the thousand-year period, vanishing into the six realms. She crosses time and space, solely to face this ultimate test with him, creating a heart-wrenching legend.

32. 332 与 Joy with You 与君欢 Moonset月落Ancient Romance657k WordsCompleted [Palace Intrigue and Political Scheming + Marriage Before Love + Mutual Devotion] A young king and queen join hands to bring peace to the realm, brimming with ambition! A sinister, calculating ruler versus a clever, decisive queen: evenly matched, they win the world together! Jiang He, daughter of an envoy from Qi, was forced to enter the palace as a servant after her mother died and her father disappeared. Then, just before the marriage alliance, the princess of Qi died a tragic death, leaving 27kReads9.5Score3.5kShelves

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    Objectively speaking, if we discard the dross and select the essence of ancient romance literature, I recommend these books.

33. 333 身 A Beautiful Farming Life in Another Body 身穿之美丽种田记 Listening to Lotus in the Night Rain夜雨听荷Ancient Romance817k WordsCompleted (No System, no golden finger, just an ordinary person with sound values) This isn’t a get-rich-quick wish-fulfillment story, nor is the heroine a lone beauty who needs no one. She has a grand vision for her family: one flower alone doesn’t make spring, but a hundred flowers in bloom fill the garden with spring. After taking part in a Hanfu event, Zhao Meili unexpectedly found herself in ancient times, where she was rescued by Guo Ping, a hunter. With no household registration, Zhao Meili couldn 2.4kReads8.9Score224Shelves

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    Brothers united can move mountains; a warm and harmonious relationship leads to wealth; no resentment or internal strife.

34. 334 启 Your Highness! The Princess Consort's Coffin Lid Won't Stay Shut 启禀王爷！王妃的棺材板压不住了 Just a Little Star是一只星星吖Ancient Romance152k WordsOngoing From the day Lu Qiqi went from a max-level powerhouse to a pitiful weakling, she decided to hide her strength and quietly make a fortune. But after she casually “saved” Xiao Ji, the capital’s famously sickly prince, the whole story took a bizarre turn... A pitiful weakling? No, a max-level powerhouse has come to the ancient world to stir things up! She’s both a master physician and a master thief. She meant to find a down-and-out prince to be her business partner, but somehow ended up with a mov —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A story of powerful alliances and a seemingly useless protagonist: a max-level powerhouse transmigrates into the body of a pitiful little thing, and after picking up a sickly prince, the entire capital is fooled.

35. 335 落 The Fallen Young Master and His Lucky Wife 落难公子，锦鲤妻 The Phoenix's Song, Unending凤声悠悠Ancient Romance414k WordsCompleted [Supernatural abilities + sweet romance] Zhao Youcheng was the legitimate son of the current emperor, but after his birth he was sent to the General’s Estate and became its disregarded second young master. Frail since childhood, a fortune-teller predicted he would not live past eighteen. He spent over a decade in his grandmother’s hometown while she recovered from illness. At long last, he was allowed to return to the capital, but bandits attacked along the way, and with no other option, he was 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The story is fast-paced and the characters are well-developed; I recommend watching it.

36. 336 做 Be a Concubine? You're Not Worthy! I'll Find a Better Match, and You'll Beg Me to Stay 做妾？你也配？另谋高嫁你下跪 Young Master Lan公子兰Ancient Romance565k WordsCompleted This book is now available as a full-cast audio drama, and it’s hilarious! Give it a listen! [Hilarious Transmigration + Medical Space + Sweet, Satisfying Romance + Power Struggles + Palace and Household Intrigue + Mutual Devotion and Strength] A genius in medicine and poison transmigrates to ancient times with a medical space. She wakes up in a coffin, only to have a bewitching man try to steal it? Her ex-husband favors his concubine, abuses his wife, and shamelessly claims her dowry? Her fathe 5.6kReads8.9Score554Shelves

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    Ancient romance, sweet and funny: ① A strong female protagonist transmigrates and has a space to take down villains and build her career – incredibly satisfying! ② Mind-reading ability + gossip system – laugh from beginning to end! ③ A goddess-like doctor transmigrates into a foolish concubine to be buried alive, but revives a poisoned prince – sweet and funny!

37. 337 爆 Hilarious Mind Reading: The Prince Eats Gossip Until He Throws Up 爆笑读心术，王爷吃瓜吃到吐 Young Master Lan公子兰Ancient Romance452k WordsCompleted Short drama adaptation: The Hilarious Mind-Reading Art: The Prince Laughs at Gossip Until He Chokes Manhua adaptation: The Princess's Inner Thoughts Are Full of Gossip, and the Prince Is Hooked; The Princess's Inner Thoughts Can't Be Hidden [Historical fantasy + mind-reading + gossip System + silly comedy + System space + sweet romance + feel-good revenge + transmigration to an alternate world + palace and household intrigue + devoted and powerful couple + marriage before love + healing a posses 24kReads9.1Score2kShelves
38. 338 陪 On the Night of My Burial, I Brought the God of War Prince Back from the Dead 陪葬夜，我让战神王爷起死回生 Young Master Lan公子兰Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted Short drama adaptation: "A Doctor’s Graceful Colors" Animated adaptation: "A Doctor’s Graceful Colors: The Prince’s Beloved" [Hilarious + Transmigration + Sweet romance + Obsessive love + Devoted pairing + Imperial physician heroine + Palace and household intrigue + Inspirational] I was a military doctor with a PhD when I transmigrated, only to find myself about to be buried alive as a sacrifice for the dead God of War, the Prince? I grabbed the burial offerings and ran, planning to live in luxu 20.9kReads9.3Score2.4kShelves
39. 339 团 The Beloved Royal Chef 团宠御食妃 Song of Moxi茉溪之歌Ancient Romance363k WordsCompleted An experiment spanning a thousand years quietly begins anew. Cai Chuyi, a modern food blogger, transmigrates to the Dayong Kingdom, where four brilliant talents transmigrate alongside her to protect her. With a dish called “A Taste of the Mortal World,” she stirs up the imperial court. From disguising herself as a man to being named the “Imperial Cuisine Consort,” she rises above all expectations and builds an ideal home where “good food lasts forever.” When glory finally comes her way, she unco 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Both the male and female leads are strong, and the story combines sweetness with career success.

40. 340 娇 The Young Lady Turns the Tables, and the Great General Has Her Back 娇女翻盘，大将军来撑腰 Song of Moxi茉溪之歌Ancient Romance108k WordsCompleted The young God of War Chu Xuance and I, the daughter of the prime minister, met in prison. To stay alive, we formed a temporary alliance, only to discover that the mastermind behind the framing of our two families was my fiancé. Every step is fraught with danger! We search for a way out amid a treacherous whirlpool of political schemes... Can the tenderness, courage, and political scheming of two people drawn to one another help me plan each move and save the people? Amid the bloody turmoil wroug 3Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 341 魂 Transmigrated to Ancient Times: The Orphan Girl Cuts Ties and Makes a Fortune! 魂穿古代：孤女断亲搞大钱！ Vegetable Who Eats Fish会吃鱼的菜Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Completed novel. The author is devoted to the heroine: whoever she chooses is the male lead. At thirteen, Xu Yunling lost both parents and became an orphan. Her step-grandmother forced her into marriage, and she died by accident. A modern woman named Xu Yun transmigrates into her body and protects the family business, making her way in the world with a bowl of rice dumplings and a batch of candied fruit. At fifteen, a young herb gatherer meets a sun-bright orphan. He is an insecure, sensitive bo 69Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Anyone enjoy watching stories where the second male lead forcefully takes someone else's heart? (The title is "Xiong Jing")

42. 342 救 Help! Choosing Between the Empress and the Regent Is So Hard 救命！女帝和摄政王好难选 Where's Yang Cuihua?杨翠花呢Ancient Romance114k WordsOngoing [A princess forced into a political marriage with a mission + an emperor disguised as a man + a scheming, obsessive prince] A tangled love triangle + royal uncle + healing and redemption + swapped identities + coercion Shen Lin'an thought she was letting go. Murong Yuan thought she was forcing her to stay. That night atop the palace wall, Shen Lin'an looked at her and asked: “Have you ever felt anything more for me?” Shuo Mingyue froze. She had no answer. She had never considered that there coul —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Shuo Mingyue is bound by shackles, torn between her inseparable love for Shen Lin'an and the possessive Murong Yuan. Initially, their companionship was solely for saving lives, but over time, feelings blossomed. When the truth is revealed, how will the three parties' obsessions end?

43. 343 和 The Princess Sent Away for a Political Marriage Returns as an Assassin 和亲公主，归来已是杀手身 White Lantern in the Night Rain夜雨白灯Ancient Romance217k WordsOngoing [Matched opponents + intense push and pull + healing] She was once the most honored woman in the imperial palace, and she gave her heart to the young man in white. But she never imagined that he would personally cast her into an abyss where no light could reach. Branded with the name of a wanton woman, she was sent beyond the frontier to marry, vanished along the way, and became an abandoned wife among the Uyghurs, a laughingstock to the world. Seven years later, she returned, carrying the wi 125Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 344 细EN A Slender Waist, a Hidden Beauty 细腰藏娇 Pikachu Out of Power没电皮卡丘Ancient Romance472k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + marriage before love + devoted couple HE + sweet romance + children later on + both leads speak their minds] Su Luoqian was the daughter of the richest family in the Great Jin Dynasty, cherished by her parents from the day she was born. She was lively and clever, bright and openhearted. But after a natural disaster exposed the Su family’s wealth, their prominence attracted envy and greed. Surrounded by wolves, Su Luoqian gritted her teeth and accepted the emperor’s arranged 26.9kReads9.3Score3.1kShelves
45. 345 命 Fated to Meet You 命定遇卿 Words Made Simple文至简Ancient Romance280k WordsCompleted When the young master of the He family asks Fu Qingyun to marry him, everyone says it’s a childhood romance, and that the lovers are finally getting their happy ending. But the Marquis of Zhenbei sends soldiers to surround the Fu residence and says only, “In seven days, I will marry the third daughter of the Fu family.” That day, rain pours down as Fu Qingyun kneels outside the carriage, begging the Marquis of Zhenbei to show mercy. He sneers. “Fu Qingyun, did you really think I had feelings for 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is quite interesting. The male lead is a typical crazy, clueless puppy, while the female lead is a gentle, mild-mannered woman, somewhat slow to grasp emotions. There's a bit of a marriage of convenience/love-turned-love dynamic, and I feel like there'll definitely be a "wife-chasing-after-the-crime" scenario later on. I think the author's writing is good and it's worth reading.

46. 346 另 Seeking a Better Match: I Won’t Be the Madam of This Marquis’s Manor! 另谋高嫁：这侯府夫人我不做了！ Egret Under Clear Skies晴天白鹭Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Original title: Finding a Better Match: I’m Done Being the Marquess’s Wife! Regarding plagiarism, don’t make baseless accusations. The publication dates are there for all to see. [Traditional historical romance and household intrigue + strong heroine and hero + mutual devotion + a prince who cherishes his wife] A merchant’s daughter marries into a marquess’s household, becoming the laughingstock of the capital. For six years, Jiang Shu lives alone and supports the entire household without compla 23.9kReads9.2Score4.8kShelves

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    A super good read! The female lead isn't weak; she's the daughter of a merchant. However, it's not a virgin story; the female lead was married before her divorce, and only after that did she fall in love with the male lead and get together with him. The male lead is a prince who has special feelings for the female lead because she saved him when she was young. He didn't interfere in her marriage, and their romance only begins after their divorce.

47. 347 王 Is the Prince Blind? His Princess Is Irresistible, So Why Are You Crying? 王爷眼瞎？王妃她风情万种你别哭 Butterfly Dream abc蝶梦abcAncient Romance336k WordsCompleted (Portable dimension + glimpses of the future + one woman and multiple men) Mu Chunxue, a medical genius and master healer from the twenty-third century, thought money was worthless and had a weakness for handsome men. By chance, she transmigrated to ancient times and became the ugliest, least favored princess consort in Prince Jing's household. Prince Jing, Fu Jingchen, doted on his secondary consort, Mu Chunyue. Mu Chunxue transformed herself into Meixue'er, the top courtesan of Wangyue Pavilio 6Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    (Space + Predicting the Future) Mu Chunxue, a medical genius of the 23rd century, regards money as dirt, yet has a particular fondness for handsome men, earning her the nickname "Flower-Picking Envoy." "Playing with fire leads to self-destruction," she is killed by a lover driven by hatred, and unexpectedly transmigrates to the ancient Jing Prince's mansion, becoming the ugliest and least favored princess. Prince Jing, Fu Jingchen, favors his concubine Mu Chunyue, and Mu Chunxue transforms into the top courtesan of "Wangyue Pavilion," Mei Xue'er. From then on, everyone flocks to her. She clearly only wanted to be a playboy, but fate led her to become an empress. The hostage prince of Tianqi Kingdom: "If you're willing to spend one night with me, I'm willing to offer you ten thousand taels of gold." The hostage prince of Bei Li Kingdom: "Come with me! From now on, you will be my white moonlight." The hostage prince of Xi Liang Kingdom: "Go to Xi Liang, and I'll make you my empress." The hostage prince of Nan Yue Kingdom: "Sister, Fu Jingchen doesn't love you. Would you be willing to come with me to Nan Yue? I'll have Father Emperor make you queen." The hostage prince of Long Nan Kingdom: "Would Mu Chunxue be my crown princess?" The hostage prince of Feng Lin Kingdom: "Come with me! From now on, my life is yours. Even if you want the moon, I'd pluck it from the sky for you." The hostage prince of Gu Mu Kingdom: "If you're willing to come with me, I'll use the Gu Mu Kingdom's jade seal as a betrothal gift." Even the old emperor of Bei Ling Kingdom stood up, pointing at his son and cursing: "My daughter-in-law is so wonderful! Not only is she charming, but she's also incredibly capable. If you don't cherish her, I'll take her into the palace, and you'll regret it for the rest of your life." King Fu Jing: "Get out! All of you, get out of here! Mu Chunxue is my queen, and no one can take her from me!" Help! Spare me! Is it okay if I give up the whole forest?

48. 348 与 Playing Chess with You: The Phoenix's Power 与君奕：凰权 Jiang Tanluoyue江潭落月Ancient Romance369k WordsCompleted (The rating has only just opened and will rise later) “Political intrigue + evenly matched leads + marriage before love + traditional war for supremacy in a chaotic age + ensemble cast + powerful female lead + nation and family” In these chaotic times, even a monarch can hardly hope for a lifetime of peace. Crowned heir to the throne at six, named crown prince at eight, and enthroned at twelve, Yan Xi was the “future savior of the Yan Kingdom” foretold by an astrologer, blessed with the Purple 211Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    A power struggle between two strong figures: she offers herself as a dowry, he promises her the empire as his chess piece. At six, she was made crown prince; at eight, he became heir apparent; at twelve, she ascended the throne. Yan Xi, prophesied by sorcerers to be the "prosperous ruler of Yan," possessed the auspicious stars of the Purple Star, yet she was also a puppet queen bound by a blood oath. When the royal family's blade was pressed against her throat, when her father's dying words became shackles, she was forced to swear before the dragon bed, "I will never shed the blood of my own family, or I will surely die young." At fifteen, when the nation faced crisis, she traveled alone north to seek an alliance, only to encounter her most dangerous adversary—the hegemon, Prince Jin Mian. "The marriage is not yet finalized, the engagement can be dissolved." His casual remark severed her childhood sweetheart's marriage, forcing her to become his bride as the queen. Intrigues raged in the court; beneath the alliance, hidden arrows were hard to guard against. The two kings, under the guise of marriage, played a game of chess, and relied on each other. Until internal strife reignited in Yan, and the Northern Barbarians slaughtered three cities, she finally realized: "Wolves will always feed on meat; pursuing evil is their nature. Only slaughter can stop them!" She slaughtered the royal family. She destroyed the Northern Barbarians and overthrew the dynasty! When the blood oath was broken and the Phoenix Power was reborn, she thought she had finally broken free of her constraints, only to find herself trapped in a game disguised as love and responsibility! And the game of chess with Jin Mian, from the Yan-Jin marriage alliance to the end of the chaotic era! It turns out the sharpest sword is never the only one sharp! Watch how the two saints join hands, on the ruins, to play a game of chess for the world, ushering in an unprecedented golden age!

49. 349 不 Not the Villainous, Lovesick Demon Cult Leader, but Her Beloved 不是反派病娇魔教教主，是心上人 Full Moon Su满月苏Ancient Romance403k WordsCompleted Just started getting ratings, and who knows if they'll rise later. “Both virgins + fictional historical setting + coming-of-age romance + childhood sweethearts + sweet and doting + 1v1 + four-year age gap + a touch of wuxia” She thinks he is her master, but he is the one who belongs to her. [Pure-love yandere] Everyone knows that Hua Wuxia, leader of the Demon Cult, is a demon who clawed his way out of a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood. He is cold and callous, ruthless and cruel, decisi 4.8kReads8.3Score826Shelves

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    Beautiful! No gimmicks!

50. 350 旱 The Drought God's Strange Romance 旱神诡情 Demons Walk the World妖行于世Ancient Romance525k WordsCompleted [Primeval wilderness, the most beautiful fallen god + the most handsome man in the Six Realms + the strongest divine beast] She was the first female war god ever recorded in history. The light bursting from her hair rivaled an atomic bomb. One flash was all it took to end the Battle of Zhuolu. Yet she became infamous throughout history because her hair was practically a nuclear weapon. She was the little princess of Jiang Jiyan, the first Red Emperor. Born in the Star River, the great formation 63Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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