Marriage First, Love Later, Ancient Setting, Extremely Sweet 先婚后爱，古代的，特别甜的

1. 51 与 Together with Hua Yan'er 与婳燕尔 Shi Munan十木南Ancient Romance334k WordsCompleted (The print edition is now available. Search the platform for A Pair of Swallows to purchase.) [Pure historical romance, not reborn + Marriage Before Love + One-Sided Salvation + Cherishing and Doting + Emotional Push and Pull] (Completed. Original title: A Pair of Swallows) [Sweet Romance, Both Leads Untainted: Gentle, Clever Noblewoman VS Dark, Ill-Tempered Prince] A marriage decree forced Yun Hua, the fourth daughter of the Yun family, to marry the Seventh Prince, Si Heng. The imperial edict c 25.9kReads9.3Score3.7kShelves

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   Absolutely amazing! This ancient romance novel, "Arranged Marriage, Love in the End," is so sweet it'll make you want to stomp your feet! My darlings, I absolutely have to recommend the completed ancient romance novel, "Holding the Jade Waist," to you all! Pure ancient romance, no rebirth, an arranged marriage that leads directly to love, and the sweet and doting atmosphere is off the charts! Yun Hua is forced into marriage by imperial decree, her husband being none other than the seemingly sinister and eccentric Seventh Prince, Si Heng. Everyone waits to see her become a discarded wife, but little do they know that this "short-lived, sickly" prince is incredibly devoted—by day, he shelters her from the wind and rain, protecting her year after year; by night, he holds her soft waist, whispering sweet nothings in her ear. He encountered the moon in the abyss and will do everything in his power to give her a lifetime of unparalleled favor. A delicate and intelligent noblewoman VS a prince who has returned as a secret guard, sweet and doting, both are pure, a one-sided redemption story that's incredibly satisfying! There are no clichéd rebirth tropes, only delicate emotional turmoil and extreme favoritism; every frame will make your heart race.

2. 52 夫 Madam, the Heir Has Been Plotting This for a Long Time 夫人，世子他蓄谋已久 Susu Qian Ci酥酥芊瓷Ancient Romance471k WordsCompleted [A devoted couple, sweet romance, childhood friends] (Complete! Originally titled The Lady, the Heir Apparent Has Been Plotting This for a Long Time) [Scheming, doting heir apparent VS beautiful, high-maintenance heir apparent’s wife] Lu Zhaozhao, the youngest legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Yunyang’s household, is adored by her parents and protected by her older siblings. She has grown up in comfort, with everything going her way. At sixteen, Lu Zhaozhao is a peerless beauty, and the thre 27.7kReads9.2Score3kShelves

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   They all remained silent.

3. 53 原 I Thought the Imperial Palace Was a Prison, but the Emperor Held Me by the Waist and Spoiled Me 原以深宫似海，却被帝王锁腰娇宠 Ningning Zi柠柠梓Ancient Romance506k WordsCompleted [Pure historical romance + Empress + Devoted couple and sweet romance + Male lead has planned this for a long time + Not a serious palace-intrigue story] Lu Zhiyuan is the cherished youngest daughter of the Duke of Dingguo’s household. She is exquisitely beautiful, with an accomplished elder brother who supports the family’s prestige and a second elder sister skilled in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting who brings the family honor. She has no need to contribute anything to the family, and 12.7kReads8.9Score1.2kShelves
4. 54 相 A Blind Date, Then a Marriage Contract with a Rising Powerful Official 相亲当天，和新贵权臣签婚书 Farewell to the Spring Mist辞春雾Ancient Romance316k WordsCompleted [Ancient matchmaking and whirlwind marriage] + [everyday husband-doting] + [unexpected secondary couple] + [fresh plot] "First, everyone is equal, and so is marriage." "Second, I won't stay shut away at home after marriage." "Third, if you want to take a concubine, we must divorce first." Zhou Dianyu, a white-collar worker who was born into the twenty-first century and raised from infancy in another era, is already past the age for marriage. But the men of the Dayuan dynasty are all scared off b 2.2kReads8.9Score242Shelves

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   The first book features a female protagonist who transmigrates, is unpretentious, and decisive. The male protagonist initially hides his identity, but they gradually fall in love after marriage. The second book has a female protagonist who, after losing her memory, sees the male protagonist as the only person she can rely on, and she even has a mouth after losing her memory. The third book has a female protagonist who is betrothed to a great general, and after marriage, she expects a "respectful but distant" relationship, but unexpectedly becomes the darling of the family.

5. 55 和 I Lost My Memory on the Eve of Our Divorce 和离前夜，我失忆了 Chen Xianyu陈羡瑜Ancient Romance641k WordsCompleted Marriage Before Love Shen Guiti is a domineering, pampered princess, while Duan Zhuo is a cold-blooded and vicious commander of the Imperial Guards. The two can’t stand the sight of each other. Then Shen Guiti loses her memory, and everything changes… 5.3kReads8.5Score356Shelves
6. 56 婚 Flirting After Marriage 婚后撩吻 A Piece of Sticky Rice Cake一块糖粘糕Modern Romance320k WordsCompleted [Scheming charmer x gentle, sickly blind woman] [Marriage first, love later + devoted sweet romance + secret identity revealed + 100% sweetness] The first time they meet. Her blind date says, “Sorry, I have no plans to date or get married.” Ming Ruo quietly says, “Okay.” The second time they meet. Her blind date says, “Would you like to have dinner with me?” Ming Ruo nods in surprise. The third time they meet. Her blind date says, “Would you marry me?” Ming Ruo: “...Huh?” - Ming Ruo and her blin 22.7kReads9.4Score3.1kShelves

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   The story is about an arranged marriage where the female lead is blind but will be cured later, and the male lead comes from a wealthy family. There are no conflicts with the in-laws, and the whole thing is sweet.

7. 57 急 Urgent! The Regent Needs a Good-Luck Wedding! 急急急！要给摄政王冲喜啦！ Yan Yuanyuan言圆圆Ancient Romance327k WordsCompleted [Animated comic adaptation now available] [Sweet romance + devoted husband + no angst + faithful couple + honest communication, no misunderstandings] Sweet and gentle princess consort vs. a regent who falls for her on his own Yan Mu was married off to the unconscious Regent in a marriage meant to bring him good luck. From then on, she gained a powerful weapon at her side. For the legitimate older sister who envied her: she flaunted her success and slapped her down at every turn! For the stepmoth 12kReads9.2Score856Shelves

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   ① The female lead is obedient and sweet, but not a saint; she'll retaliate even if bullied [laughs]. ② The male lead is absolutely a doting, love-struck fool; he's a master of self-conquest, and no one can bully the female lead—he's incredibly fierce [smirking]. ③ The whole story is super sweet; it'll make you scream with excitement! [Admiration][admiration][admiration]

8. 58 独 Exclusive Sweet Romance: The Chaste Prince Dotes on His Wife 独家甜诱，禁欲王爷太宠妻 Ice Moon Songs冰月笙歌Ancient Romance275k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + devoted affection + both leads are each other’s only ones + both leads speak their minds + heroine never lets herself be taken advantage of + don’t expect logic] Mu Siqiao is framed by her own cousin and has no choice but to marry the Third Prince, Zhuo Yuhan. On their wedding day, the handsome man tells her frankly, “I have feelings for someone else, but I’ll treat you well and fulfill my duties as your husband.” Mu Siqiao raises an eyebrow and replies, “Fine, I’ll 931Reads9.0Score109Shelves

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   Attention all fans of sweet historical romance novels! This is incredibly good, featuring a sweet romance, virginity, and both leads being affectionate. It's the best novel I've read recently, highly recommended! 🌹(👀)

9. 59 纨 After the Dandy Heir Married Me 纨绔世子娶我为妻后 Fu Yao扶妖Ancient Romance561k WordsCompleted On the second day after transmigrating, Feng Wanyue is betrothed by imperial decree to a spoiled young heir. The heir is handsome and dashing, a brilliant young man. But he puts all his talents to use eating, drinking, and having fun, and chasing cats and teasing dogs. When they meet, neither of them is happy about the marriage. On their wedding night, Feng Wanyue holds out her hand. “The divorce papers. Hand them over.” Xiao Jue says dismissively, “I'm writing them.” After the wedding, Feng Wan 1.4kReads9.0Score212Shelves

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   Arranged marriage to love + ancient romance + sweet story

10. 60 穿 I Transmigrated Before the Sickly Chief Secretary Turned Dark, So I Flirted with Him Like Crazy 穿到病娇首辅黑化前，我疯狂撩他 Plucking Stars and Moon手摘星辰月Ancient Romance450k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance + transmigrate into a book + sweet doting] Ye Jiawan transmigrates into a book as a cannon-fodder character. To escape the fate written for her, she tries desperately to win over the husband who can keep her alive. Come on, he’s going to be the future Grand Secretary! “Husband, are you hungry? I’ll go make you something to eat.” “Husband, are you thirsty? I’ll get you some water.” “Husband, do you need to use the restroom? I’ll help you...” 321Reads8.5Score104Shelves
11. 61 甜 The Sweetly Seductive Princess Has the Chaste Prince Falling for Her 甜诱王妃撩爆，禁欲王爷也要沦陷 Green Tea绿茶茶Ancient Romance269k WordsCompleted [Reborn + very sweet romance + pampering + flirting + lighthearted] In her previous life, Xu Qingcheng was manipulated into mistaking her enemy for her benefactor, and ultimately died far from home. Reborn on her wedding night, Xu Qingcheng knows she won’t mistake the wrong person this time. The lifesaving benefactor she has been searching for all along is actually her husband! Looking at the cold, distant man, she decides to go all in. She sways her waist, gives him a flirtatious glance, and pe 10.9kReads9.2Score896Shelves
12. 62 和 After a Political Marriage, I Became the Desert King's Most Treasured Love 和亲后，我成了漠王的心尖宠 Modern-Day Know-Nothing当代九漏鱼Ancient Romance303k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + love grows over time + sweet romance + lighthearted + exotic setting + both leads are virgins + happy ending] [Mischievous little princess × scheming, devoted king] Once the beloved daughter of a general’s household and the “Little General” who ruled the capital, she had been considered the crown prince’s future wife. But after her father and brother died on the battlefield, she was granted the title of Princess Jiahe. She thought it was a mark of the imperial famil 1.5kReads8.8Score137Shelves
13. 63 糟 Oh No! The Day Before I Flee, I Get Pregnant by the Heir 糟！跑路前一天，我怀了世子的崽 Arubas of the Northern Snowy Wasteland北雪荒原的阿鲁巴斯Ancient Romance949k WordsCompleted Mu Chunqing is a passionate woman of the jianghu who believes in repaying kindness and vengeance. But at twenty, she’s considered an old maid. Her mother worries that she’ll die without anyone to burn paper offerings at her grave, so she wants Mu Chunqing to find a man and have a child. After a long search, Mu Chunqing chooses a handsome, powerfully built, unruly subordinate to father her child. But she never expected him not only to cooperate without a fight, but also to become impossible to sh 4.7kReads9.3Score508Shelves

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    Damn! The day before I ran away, I got pregnant with Mu Chunqing, a free-spirited woman of the martial arts world. Because of her age, she was considered an old woman in her twenties. Her mother was worried that no one would burn paper money for her grave after she died, so she wanted her to find a man to have a child. Mu Chunqing spent a long time scouting and her subordinates chose a handsome, strong, and unrestrained man to be her father. But unexpectedly, this father not only didn't resist but was also unusually cooperative, and later he couldn't shake him off no matter what. Shamelessly, he held his son and pitifully said, "Qingqing, can you bear to see our son without a father? I don't ask for much, I just want a title."

14. 64 诡 The Eerie Spirit Medium: My Doll Can Really Manifest Spirits 诡异降神师：我的娃娃真能显灵 Clouds Can Smile云会笑Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted [Ghosts in the Book!] [Dark Tone!] [Villain Protagonist!] [Urban Supernatural!] [Horror Aesthetic!] [Invincible from the Start!] A sinister doll saws someone to pieces, a red-clad vengeful ghost claims lives at the airport, a hundred ghosts hunt people down along a ten-mile street, the dead rise again in a crematorium, and corpses dance wildly in an abandoned hospital... None of these things happened to me. They are all stories I wrote. My name is Yang Ning. I am an heir to the Ling Men, a profe 131.1kReads9.5Score11.5kShelves

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    I love solving cases, especially thrilling ones, with surprises at every turn.

15. 65 雕 Sculptor: I Create the Perfect Crime Scene 雕刻师：我制造完美死亡现场 Little Buddha Dizang地藏小佛Mystery1.6M WordsCompleted Shen Chaoge is a sculptor. It’s a craft that takes skill. Unlike the work of traditional sculptors, his creations are infused with the uncanny… Some people are frightened to death in broad daylight. Some drown in dry rooms. Some freeze to death in the heat of summer. Some burn to death in the pouring rain… I am a sculptor, and a “demon” who walks among the living… I bring salt to death… It is as if someone is murmuring. I’m setting up the next death scene. You, whose sins are so grave, will you 8.4kReads7.8Score784Shelves
16. 66 极 The Ultimate Indulgence 极致偏宠 A Single Pimple一颗青春痘Two Male Leads412k WordsCompleted Note: Two male leads, with mutual penetration. Don't read if that's not your thing... The ultimate green tea (clingy, scheming, obsessive mad dog) vs. the husband-spoiling, oblivious fool (mistakes a wolfdog for a puppy) A sweet story, a very sweet story. Go ahead and dive in! Everyone who knew Zhong Yi knew he had a childhood friend who loved acting cute and sticking close to him... Zhong Yi doted on Lan Xi with all his heart. From the little things, like getting dressed and eating, to the big 4.2kReads9.4Score388Shelves

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    Want to experience the ultimate feeling of being loved? Open "Extreme Pampering" and see how the male lead showers the female lead with unconditional affection. Sweet and heartwarming with no angst, the plot is full of twists and turns, guaranteed to make your heart flutter.

17. 67 替 The Foolish Bride: The Mysterious Ninth Prince Spoils Her 替嫁傻妃：神秘九王爷宠上天 Yi Xiao忆潇Ancient Romance450k WordsCompleted [Physician heroine + prince + sweet romance + faithful to each other + adorable baby + two strong leads + face-slapping wish fulfillment] To save her older brother, she willingly pretended to be a fool and married the tyrannical Ninth Prince, whose legs were crippled and whose many fiancées had all died. On their wedding night, The man looked her over with interest. “A fool?” Tang Qingqing bit her lip and refused to back down. “A cripple?” They made a deal: he would acknowledge her as his prince 540Reads9.2Score100Shelves

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    Both are sweet historical romance novels! The first one is a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. The male and female leads discover each other's identities on their wedding night, the prince dotes on them immensely, and their two children are incredibly cute and mischievous [kissing emoji]. The second one is a sequel to the first, featuring a legitimate daughter who is reborn and pampered by her family as she takes down the villains. The male lead is ruthless yet charming, and the female lead suffers from back pain every night. I read it all in one go, and it's even better when read in conjunction with this one [learned something new emoji].

18. 68 赐 After Our Betrothal, My Husband's Family Dotes on Me 赐婚后，我被夫家团宠了 Da Mai大迈Ancient Romance565k WordsCompleted [Pure historical romance, no rebirth, focused on sweet married life, with light political intrigue] [A general and a noble lady, Marriage Before Love × both leads are virgins] Wei Rao is the most doted-on commandery princess in Daxin. Raised by the Empress Dowager from childhood, she has a beauty and status that all the women of Daxin envy. Zhou Yuqing is the renowned general who reclaimed the borderlands. Not only is he a formidable fighter, he is also handsome as a jade carving. Before long, h 1.1kReads8.7Score104Shelves
19. 69 才 A Talented Woman's Plight: After Being Forced to Marry a Spoiled Heir 才女难当：被纨绔世子强娶后 Eighteenth Yuanwai十八员外Ancient Romance397k WordsCompleted [Unparalleled sweet romance + scheming male lead + mutual devotion] [Not an over-the-top wish-fulfillment story. Avoid if that's what you like] [Female-oriented romance. Avoid if you prefer male-oriented novels] In the fourteenth year of the Great Zhou, an imperial edict shattered the decades of peaceful life Liu Qingyi had known. With a wave of his hand, the emperor married the capital's foremost beauty to the heir of Prince Huai'an, the notorious playboy who was the talk of the city. Their rep 2.2kReads8.8Score181Shelves
20. 70 重 Reborn as a Doctor, I Win the Tyrannical Prince of Zhenbei's Heart 重生医妃：暴戾镇北王宠上天 Yi Xiao忆潇Ancient Romance557k WordsCompleted [Reborn + legitimate daughter + physician princess + darling of the whole family + punishing scumbags + sweet romance + satisfying read + two strong leads + both devoted and chaste] In her previous life, Zhao Qingyue had been blinded by love. She handed military authority and intelligence to a scumbag, won people over for him, and even married her sworn enemy for his sake. After he rose to power, the people closest to her were murdered, and her own hands and feet were severed. She died a horrifi 114Reads8.9Score—Shelves
21. 71 迷 The Absentminded Little Empress 迷糊小皇后 Xi Mumu西亩亩Ancient Romance289k WordsCompleted [Both leads are chaste + sweet romance + marriage before love: aloof emperor vs. scatterbrained empress] Ning Yichen watched the assembled ministers chatter away. They seemed to have nothing better to do than obsess over the vacant empress's seat every day. He glanced over and saw that only the chancellor, Nian Muyao, looked unconcerned. If he remembered correctly, the man had a daughter... "I've made my decision. I will marry Chancellor Nian's daughter and make her empress. The wedding will t 34Reads6.8Score—Shelves
22. 72 后 She's the Harem's Only Hope, So How Are You Supposed to Fight for the Emperor's Favor? 后宫就她一根独苗，你说怎么宫斗 Everything Goes Well万事皆宜Ancient Romance649k WordsCompleted The new book's rating isn't accurate. One-on-one romance, sweet and indulgent: a poor but beautiful prime minister's legitimate daughter × an emperor who dotes on his wife and follows the rules of a virtuous husband. They get engaged in Chapter One, married in Chapter Two, and sent to the bridal chamber in Chapter Three! Come on, here's some sweetness for you! Want to know what sweet married life in the imperial palace is like? Want to know about the palace's everyday family squabbles? Want to s 287Reads7.3Score102Shelves
23. 73 嫁 After Marrying the Mad Crown Prince to Bring Him Good Fortune 嫁给疯批太子冲喜后 You Shi尤时Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The unfavored legitimate daughter of the Mu family is ordered by imperial decree to marry the crown prince, Zhou Jing, who is at death's door, to bring him good luck. Plenty of people wait to laugh at her, saying she might just end up bringing him luck by killing him in bed. When Zhou Jing opens his eyes, he finds himself with a fiancée. The young woman is clearly terrified of him, but still can't help swearing her loyalty. “Your Highness, I'll treat you very well.” “Your Highness, after you pas 33.4kReads9.4Score4.7kShelves

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    A selection of the best, only a few books I've finished reading and still have on my bookshelf – highly recommended.

24. 74 将 The General's Lucky Bride 将军的冲喜小娘子 Crab Roe Bun with Secret Sauce蜜汁蟹黄包Ancient Romance477k WordsCompleted [Rebirth, devoted husband, sweet romance] The male lead is reborn. Rumor had it that the great general was cold-blooded, ruthless, and vicious. There was even a story that, on his way back to the capital, someone accidentally spooked his horse, and he cut off that person’s head with a single stroke of his sword. Jiang Yuning was forced into the bridal sedan chair to marry the badly wounded, unconscious general in place of her elder legitimate sister, in hopes of bringing him good fortune. To sta 1.3kReads8.6Score122Shelves

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    The male protagonist is reborn.

25. 75 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 21.6kReads8.8Score1.6kShelves

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    ⭐⭐①By imperial decree, both intended to be a respectful and loving couple. However, as they lived their lives, she became the most honored woman, destined for a life of monogamy. (This is a beautifully illustrated story.) ②A concubine's daughter disliked by everyone was forced to marry the ailing prince to bring him good fortune. The prince, however, taught her to swear, and as he taught, she suffered daily backaches and leg weakness.

26. 76 蠢 The Adorably Clumsy Imperial Consort Is the Emperor's Sole Favorite 蠢萌帝妃，陛下独宠 Fish in the Sea海里鱼Ancient Romance2.3M WordsOngoing Not faithful to each other! Sweet and angsty! No rebirth, transmigration, golden finger, or wish fulfillment! [Palace Intrigue + Political Scheming + Age Gap + Ensemble Cast + Healing + Family and Country + Slow-Burning Romance + A seemingly silly, adorable, pitiful heroine who's actually wise and perceptive vs. a clear-headed, rational emperor who dotes on her] Su Chao is sent into the palace as the family's “little pebble,” and things go disastrously from the start. Her paternal aunt is the em 4.2kReads8.7Score218Shelves

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    Both of these are excellent; they have palace intrigue, political maneuvering, and romance—come and check them out!

27. 77 胆 The Timid, Shy Young Princess Consort Is So Sweet and Obedient, She Deserves to Be Cherished 胆小怯生的小王妃软又乖，得宠着 Luo Han Qiqi洛涵七七Ancient Romance537k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance, happy ending, devoted one-on-one couple, protective and doting husband, cozy everyday sweetness] [Gentle, timid young princess consort VS cold, ruthless, calculating prince] Lu Shiyue, the Grand Tutor’s daughter, was gentle and timid, and on top of that, a complete coward. She had thought she could spend her whole life in peace at the Grand Tutor’s residence. But an imperial decree of marriage ordered her to wed Prince Chen, Yan Jingchen, who was rumored to be a brutal, merciless 4.2kReads6.8Score280Shelves

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    So sweet! The gentle and timid heroine is betrothed by the emperor to a cold and ruthless prince. At first, the prince dislikes her and always tries to scare her, but then he falls completely in love with her delicate beauty and innocent, kind nature. The male lead is incredibly charming!! He always makes the heroine blush with shyness—it's just so incredibly sweet! [Heart emojis]

28. 78 盗 Tomb Raiding: Even a Centenarian Has a Fragile Heart 盗墓：百岁老人也有玻璃心 Yueyue's Little Tangyuan玥玥的小汤圆Two Male Leads548k WordsCompleted [Starts with The Mystic Nine; two male leads; pairing with Zhang Qiling] [The main story is sweet!!! The protagonist feels detached from the world at first, so there are a few angsty moments, but it gets sweet later. If it doesn't, come beat me up.] In his previous life, Cheng Ji had no father, mother, brothers, wife, or children. Good fortune never came his way, and the only thing he had in his scarce free time was a book for company. Even so, fate played a cruel joke on him. Just when he'd fin 3.5kReads9.0Score610Shelves

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    Nine-tailed fox bloodline and Qilin bloodline, different Nine Gates, different kind of romantic guy, I'm totally in love! 🥰

29. 79 赐 After the Imperial Betrothal, the Princess Consort Just Wants the Prince to Keep Her Alive 赐婚后，王妃只想靠王爷续命 Zha Xiaogua扎小瓜Ancient Romance411k WordsCompleted A historical romance: marriage first, love later. Both leads are intelligent, articulate, and quick-witted. No angst, no silly characters, and sweet moments throughout. Originally titled Who Dares to Define Romance. Everyone in the capital regards Prince Yong as untouchable. Gu Qing is the only exception. Desperate for a life-saving medicine, she takes advantage of the emperor’s arranged marriage and weds Prince Yong, unaware that he is also gravely ill with a deadly poison. She is calm and rati 6.1kReads9.4Score761Shelves
30. 80 闪 A Whirlwind Wedding, and Now CEO Gu Can't Stop Spoiling Me 闪婚后甜疯了，被顾总揽腰甜宠 Gao Tiantian高甜甜Modern Romance363k WordsCompleted Synopsis: (Told from the heroine’s perspective; marriage first, love later. The hero has a secret crush and stays chaste, waiting for her to grow up. Both are each other’s first and only love; sweet romance, no angst.) Everyone said Lu Manman must have saved the galaxy in her previous life to be betrothed to Gu Yuheng. When Lu Manman married into Nancheng’s most powerful family, nobody thought the match would work. Her family was nothing special, and they figured she would have to keep her head 115Reads6.8Score—Shelves
31. 81 宫 Palace Beauty 宫姝 Clear Summer Xixi清夏兮兮Ancient Romance631k WordsCompleted She dared not love too deeply, afraid it would all turn out to be nothing but a dream. She thought that once she entered the imperial palace, she would be like the other consorts, scheming every day to win the emperor's favor; She thought that once she entered the imperial palace, she would be like the other consorts, with invisible blood staining her hands; She thought that once she entered the imperial palace, she would be like the other consorts. In the end, it was only what she had imagined. 8.5kReads9.2Score947Shelves

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    I read this repeatedly when I don't have any other books; it's been on my bookshelf for years.

32. 82 傅 President Fu Turns into a Wife-Doting Maniac 傅总变身宠妻狂魔 Rong Man嵘蔓Modern Romance216k WordsCompleted Lin Ruowei was drugged at her graduation party. She tried to escape, was rescued, and spent a passionate night with him… Afterward, she fled in a panic. Six years later, she returned with three little ones. She was only looking for the children’s father, to save her fourth child. When the little ones brought a certain man to her, memories of their time together came back as clearly as a movie. Fu Jinchen saw the familiar face, and the intimate scenes from that night felt as vivid as yesterday 755Reads8.4Score100Shelves
33. 83 春 The First Bloom of Spring 春色初婚 Chen Ruozhou陈若舟Modern Romance375k WordsCompleted (Complete) Love after marriage / whirlwind marriage / seven-year age gap / both leads are each other's first and only / sweet married life - On the day her ex got married, Qiao Shui got drunk, grabbed a man by the collar, and kissed him. The most impulsive thing she ever did was get carried away the day after her ex's wedding and elope with the bride's ex-boyfriend. - Everyone in their circle thought Fu Tingzhou and Qiao Shui's marriage wouldn't last. The man was famous for being aloof and ascet 10.9kReads9.0Score1.3kShelves

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    This is a book I recently read. What's unique about this "arranged marriage" genre is that the male lead's ex-girlfriend and the female lead's ex-boyfriend get married. They attend a banquet, have drinks, and then get together—hahaha, an amazing start! The following six months of their marriage are vividly and humorously written. Okay, if you're interested, you can check it out.

34. 84 强 Forced Adoration: His Majesty’s Childhood Sweetheart Has Run Away Again 强制娇宠，陛下的小青梅又跑啦 Yan Yu'an言聿安Ancient Romance254k WordsCompleted [Possessive Love / Childhood Sweethearts / Sweet Romance / Not a Strong Heroine / Happy Ending / Mutual Devotion] On the day of Ye Nian's coming-of-age ceremony, the young emperor Jun Qingchen issues an imperial decree naming her empress, making the noble young ladies of the capital green with envy. But Ye Nian thinks it's a nightmare. Before her coming-of-age ceremony is even over, she hurriedly packs her things and runs away in fear. She has just sneaked to the city gates when she runs into Ju 4kReads6.4Score227Shelves
35. 85 穿 I Transmigrated into an Old-School Tragic Romance, and I'm Giving Everyone a Happy Ending 穿进古早虐文，本红娘要全员HE Clear Pines, Falling Colors清松落色Ancient Romance784k WordsCompleted [Both leads are devoted to each other + comedy + transmigrate into a book + female supporting character + sweet romance + System] (A silly transmigrated heroine × a crafty, clever hero) (This story doesn't vilify the original leads, break up the original couple, or steal the original protagonists' opportunities. Everyone gets along.) After spending eighteen years bedridden, she suddenly dies. When she wakes up, she has become Hua Qingsu, the third daughter of the Minister of Revenue's household 10.4kReads9.3Score1.8kShelves

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    Then, she heard Yan Xuhuai speak, his voice tinged with amusement, "A-Su, you're pressing on my hair." Hua Qingsu was silent for a moment, then closed her eyes, one hand gripping the blanket, the other reaching out to smooth her hair. Making sure her hair wasn't under Yan Xuhuai, she pulled the blanket over her face and rolled to the wall. Yan Xuhuai, completely freed from the blanket, lay there stunned. Hua Qingsu heard laughter from outside the blanket. Laughter that was extremely happy and unrestrained.

36. 86 重 Reborn in the Dragon Bed, the Beloved Consort Cries in the Emperor's Arms 重生在龙塌，宠妃抱着陛下哭 Staggering Along蹒跚行Ancient Romance461k WordsCompleted [A spoiled, sweetly obedient favorite consort VS a gentle, jade-like emperor who's sweet on the outside and ruthless within (they are not each other's first, but he dotes on her exclusively from the beginning to the end)] Jiang Shuyi's life as a favorite consort went smoothly for fifteen years. The emperor was gentle and benevolent, doting on her without restraint, and not a single woman in the harem dared challenge her. But she was blind to her own sister's treachery. In the end, her closest 100.8kReads9.2Score11.2kShelves

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    A historical romance with a seemingly innocent but actually cunning female lead. The female lead is very good at being charming and coquettish, and although the male lead is an emperor, he dotes on her exclusively and is absolutely smitten! I love it!!

37. 87 青 After Losing Her Memory, the Childhood Sweetheart Became the Young General's Cherished Love 青梅失忆后成了少年将军掌中娇 Kelisiting克莉斯汀Ancient Romance223k WordsCompleted [Clever, Cunning Foxlike Heroine VS Steady, Stern, Humble Hero] [One-on-One Romance, Sweet Pampering, Adorable Child, Childhood Sweethearts] [The Hero Suffers] The night before, Shen Zuihuan was still preparing for her engagement ceremony. The next morning, she woke up in shock to discover she had been married for five years already! Her fiancé was nowhere to be found, and her current husband was the childhood friend she had hated most of all. He was even holding a child who looked exactly like 26.1kReads9.3Score2.3kShelves
38. 88 被 Forced to Become a Lucky Bride, I Became the Tyrannical Prince’s Darling 被迫冲喜后，成了暴戾王爷掌中娇 The Moon Behind Spring Mountains春山负月Ancient Romance803k WordsCompleted [Mad Dog Prince x Sweet Beauty, married first and fell in love later + doting husband + both are pure + face-slapping power fantasy] Shen Youying's father and brothers are falsely accused of treason. The Shen family falls into ruin overnight, and everyone keeps their distance. Even the Lu family, who had arranged a marriage with her long ago, can't wait to break off the engagement. On the day the betrothal gifts are to be exchanged, her fiance doesn't show up. Instead, a eunuch from the palace a 4.6kReads9.0Score650Shelves

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    Forced into a marriage to ward off bad luck, she became the beloved daughter of a tyrannical prince. [Mad Dog Prince x Delicate Beauty, Marriage of Convenience + Pampered Wife + Both Virgins + Satisfying Face-Slapping Story] Shen Youying x Xue Shen

39. 89 替 After Marrying the Sickly Crown Prince Who Practices Buddhism in Her Sister's Place, She Makes Him Break His Vows 替嫁给病弱佛修太子后，他破戒了 Qin Qiu Chenyin琴秋尘音Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Traditional Historical Romance + Household and Palace Intrigue + Rebirth Revenge Fantasy + Substitute Marriage + Powerful Hero and Heroine + Black Lotus] After jumping from the city tower, Jiang Nanzhi and her legitimate elder sister, Jiang Tanxin, are both reborn. In her previous life, Jiang Tanxin gave up her childhood sweetheart, the young lord Shen Che, to become the Crown Princess, and schemed to make Jiang Nanzhi marry Shen Che as her substitute. But who could have guessed that the Crown 4kReads8.9Score561Shelves

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    Every single one is amazing!!! [Drooling] I haven't finished the first one yet. The second one is about a female lead who is reborn and marries the crown prince, slowly and patiently winning over the male lead [heart emoji]. The main story is complete, so feel free to read on [you can savor it]. The third one has a male lead who's a green tea bitch 🍵, dark and crazy, but the female lead is sweet and intelligent. The fourth one is a transmigration story; the female lead is very smart, and it's hilarious with some touching moments. It's really good! [Learned something] Seriously, go read them, don't force me to! [Admiration emoji]

40. 90 将 The General’s Daughter: Her Frail Husband Can’t Hide His Schemes 将门娇：病弱郎君他心机藏不住 Year After Year, Harvest After Harvest年年穗岁Ancient Romance489k WordsCompleted Wei Zhaoming & Shen Congjun Wolfish heroine & puppy-like hero, younger man, both chaste, happy ending Pure historical romance, with tender love and matters of state * When the new emperor ascended the throne, he issued an imperial decree arranging a marriage for his beloved general, the Cloud Banner General. Though the Cloud Banner General was a woman, she could easily knock a two-hundred-jin man flat. Seeing the frail young man who looked as if a breeze could knock him over, everyone wondered h 3.5kReads9.0Score410Shelves

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    This is super sweet! They get married right at the beginning, it's clean and efficient, no misunderstandings. The male lead is a bit spoiled and knows how to charm and manipulate the female lead. [Shy]

41. 91 代 The Casebook of a Bride in Disguise 代嫁新娘探案录 Li Xiaowo李晓蜗Mystery373k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + mystery-solving + love story] A young reporter transmigrates to the Song dynasty and becomes a bride married in someone else’s place. Shang Chen and Li Ye make a deal: they’ll give it a year to see if they can develop feelings for each other. If they can’t, they’ll part ways amicably with a divorce letter. But a year later, Shang Chen suddenly changes his mind. “My wife is so beautiful. I don’t want to let you go, not even a little.” Li Ye: “Judge Shang, going back on your word 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These three are all ancient romance novels with a "marriage of convenience" plot that the male and female leads fall in love later in life, and they're all incredibly sweet! [Kiss] The first one is a time-travel and detective romance novel. The female lead travels from modern times to ancient times and, through a series of coincidences, marries the male lead in place of her friend. The male lead falls in love with her at first sight, but she doesn't know it. Later, they confess their feelings to each other, and it's very sweet. The detective parts are also incredibly exciting! [Heart] The second one features a bickering couple. At the beginning, the male lead likes the second female lead, and the female lead likes the second male lead. The second male lead and the second female lead are about to get married, but the male and female leads become acquainted because of a wedding robbery. Later, through a series of coincidences, they become husband and wife. After some events, they confess their feelings to each other, and it's also incredibly sweet! [Kiss] The third one features a general as the male lead. The female lead is forced to marry him because of her brother. At first, the male lead dislikes her, but later he falls in love with her and dotes on her. This novel also has incredibly sweet romance between the male and female leads! [Kiss] Don't miss out, everyone! Go for it! [Kiss]

42. 92 鸳 When Will the Mandarin Ducks Stop Repaying Their Debts? 鸳鸯相报何时了 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance327k WordsCompleted Du Weiyang had admired Gu Qinhuai for three years. She never expected him to suddenly become a prince consort, so in a fit of anger, she threw a smoke bomb into the wedding hall. Wei Xianyuan had also loved Princess Qi Yu for three years. He never expected her to suddenly be getting married, so in a fit of anger, he took advantage of the smoke bomb and tried to steal the bride! Unexpectedly, they failed to abduct anyone, the wedding did not descend into chaos, and the two of them became assass 587Reads8.5Score103Shelves
43. 93 将 The General Doesn't Like Me 将军他不喜欢我 Rinse the Cups and Pour Another洗盏更酌Ancient Romance516k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance] [Marriage first, love later, slow burn] [A delicate, adorable sweetheart x A cold and fierce man on the outside, but a possessive, jealous wife-spoiler on the inside] Ying Qi’an, raised in seclusion by her elder brother, is breathtakingly beautiful, gentle, and adorable. But because of political rivalries, she is hastily married off to the general Mu Xuanqing. General Mu Xuanqing is valiant in battle and as cold as ice. He married a woman he never wanted only to get revenge on he 1.5kReads8.6Score138Shelves
44. 94 谢 Thanks for Asking, We’ve Been Married Three Years and Still Haven’t Kissed! 谢邀，成婚三年，还未亲嘴儿！ A Cloud of Cream一朵奶油云Ancient Romance432k WordsCompleted (Transmigrate into a book + possessive villain + rekindled romance + intense push and pull + mutual devotion + redemption + one-on-one, both leads are each other’s first and only!) Also known as: I Can’t Believe It, The Villain I’d Won Over Got Away! Xie Zhaohua transmigrated into an old-school novel about a wife chasing her husband to the crematorium. She devoted herself to winning over the villain to complete her mission. But on the very day she succeeded, the System suddenly malfunctioned, 5.4kReads9.0Score538Shelves

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    **The Cold-Faced Crown Prince, Spoiling His Wife Beyond Limits!** Yan Huai initially thought he had married a woman who didn't know her place, but he never expected her to be so two-faced. She appeared obedient on the surface, but secretly always plotted to escape. He sneered, "Since you're married, don't even think about running away." From then on, a sweet and romantic drama of "you run, I chase, and you can't escape" unfolded in the Crown Prince's residence.

45. 95 公 The Princess Sneaks Out on the Eve of Her Wedding, and the Crown Prince Comes to Catch Her Himself 公主婚前趁夜出逃，储君亲自抓人 Wuxi巫溪Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Forceful Possession + Wife-Chasing Crematorium + Devoted Couple + Male Lead with a Black Heart Beneath His Gentle Exterior] Prince Xie Linheng was famous for having no interest in women. For years, he had never been close to a single woman. In the second year of Jian’an, the emperor fell gravely ill, and the crown prince took power. Desperate to see her mother, Yu Tingwan had no choice but to seek Xie Linheng’s help. Everyone said the crown prince was as noble and graceful as a pine tree, peerl 29.6kReads9.2Score2.8kShelves

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    What kind of sparks will fly between a former dynasty's princess and the current crown prince? A completed work, and it's very good!!!

46. 96 浣 Huan Bi Reborn: The Charming Prince Dotes on Her 浣碧重生：被风流王爷宠上天 Qin Chuan Lili秦川粒粒Female-Channel Fanfiction361k WordsCompleted In her previous life, she waited for her father to make plans, for her elder sister to arrange things, and for the prince to turn and look at her. In the end, she never got what she truly wanted. Since Heaven had given her a chance to live again, how could she waste it? This time, besides protecting her elder sister and getting her mother’s memorial tablet into the ancestral shrine, she would no longer wait in vain. She would rely on herself and fight for what she wanted, one step at a time. Onc 615Reads7.3Score102Shelves

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    1. Huanbi's quest for revenge for her mother and her love for Prince Guo; 2. How did the intelligent and resourceful An Lingrong gradually rise to become Empress Dowager?

47. 97 甄 Empresses in the Palace: Lingrong Is Reborn and Becomes the Empress Dowager 甄嬛传之陵容重生做太后 Su Xue粟雪Female-Channel Fanfiction1.1M WordsCompleted Her dream of becoming a beloved imperial consort shattered, An Lingrong returned to the age of sixteen, before the selection of palace women. No longer weighed down by an illusory father-daughter bond. No longer blinded by the false favor of the imperial harem. In the end, she would forge her own path to becoming Empress Dowager. 6.4kReads9.0Score567Shelves
48. 98 世 The Heir Apparent’s Consort Has the Script of His One True Love 世子妃她手拿白月光剧本 Shattered Starlight夜空碎光Ancient Romance355k WordsCompleted Zhao Rujin was born into an ancient world, so she knew from the start that this cruel dynasty would never tolerate a woman who wasn't virtuous. So she became magnanimous, virtuous, kind, lively, and gentle all at once. She could earn money, keep the household in order, and pretend to love her husband faithfully until death. What she never expected was that her husband would be a hopeless romantic. When they married, she received a gift of special significance from an admirer. Her husband said, “ 5.2kReads8.9Score439Shelves
49. 99 绝 When Her Stunning Beauty Was Revealed, the Whole City Was Stunned 绝美容颜暴露后，满城都惊呆了 Moonlight in the Nine Netherworlds九幽月光Ancient Romance584k WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + decisive and ruthless + taking down scum + face-slapping + nation and family] Ye Qingcheng was the top special agent in Huaxia. During a mission, she was betrayed by a teammate and died. Her soul transmigrated into the body of an ugly princess who had just married into the Prince of Han's household in the Great Xia Kingdom, only to be cast aside in a neglected courtyard. From then on, she was no longer herself. What... ugly? She was clearly a peerless beauty, capable of cha 7.1kReads8.9Score728Shelves

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    Both books are very sweet. The first one involves time travel and an adorable baby—super cute! The plot is engaging, so you can buy it without worry. The second one has some food elements, and the plot is also quite good. Sisters who like that kind of thing can definitely give it a try.

50. 100 王 The Princess Consort Cooks, and the Prince Follows the Smell Right to Her 王妃做菜，王爷闻着味就找来了 Li You Ning狸呦凝Ancient Romance687k WordsCompleted [Food + Storage Space + Love After Marriage + Opening a Shop] I'm Mu Jianxi, a food blogger of the new generation, known as today's little chef, with over eighty million followers across the internet. I never imagined that transmigration could happen to me. If I want to become a rich woman, opening a shop is obviously the best way to make money. With delicious food in hand, the world is mine. I'll introduce the ancients to luosifen, stinky tofu, spicy crayfish... and more. I never expected that 8.7kReads8.5Score945Shelves

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