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

1. 101 王 Princess Consort, Stop Acting. The Prince Can Hear Your Thoughts 王妃别演了，王爷能听见你的心声 Sugar White as Snow白糖如雪Ancient Romance500k WordsCompleted [The male lead can hear the female lead's thoughts + the female lead can understand animal speech] [Goofy and lighthearted + absurd comedy + feel-good romance, sickeningly sweet] After transmigrating into a book as a disposable side character, she manages to annoy the villainous Big Boss into fainting from the start. She plans to take advantage of his weakness and finish him off, but the villain hears every one of her thoughts. Later, the villain finally loses patience and demands, “I hear you c 9kReads9.2Score949Shelves

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   The first book is absolutely amazing! A super sweet little story, written by Ami—the author's cultural knowledge is impeccable! She's practically a literature class representative! The male and female leads have mouths! No time travel or anything like that! It's a classic ancient romance! Ancient love, ending with them growing old together, having children. The second book is also very sweet, the male lead is henpecked.

2. 102 失 After Losing Her Memory, She Was Spoiled by a Mad, Powerful Official 失忆后，被疯批权臣娇养了 Moonlit Brocade月上锦Ancient Romance288k WordsCompleted (The second male lead chases his wife to the crematorium × the male lead takes love by force; two rivals compete for the heroine, who has a universal heartthrob aura, so don’t read if that bothers you.) Shen Tang gave her heart to one man. After four years in the general’s household, she still couldn’t warm Xu Mingchuan’s heart. All she got in return was, “Your status is too low. I can’t make you my principal wife, but you’ll be the most honored concubine.” She would lose her dowry, be demoted t 42Reads5.8Score—Shelves

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   🔥After Amnesia, a Madman's Forced Love in a Powerful Court🔥—Sisters, this novel is absolutely amazing! You'll regret not reading it!!! This novel is so addictive! A madman male lead + an amnesiac female lead + forced love, the plot tension is off the charts, every chapter will make your heart race! Xiao Heng's deep affection and obsession, Shen Tang's struggle and descent into depravity, every scene will make you scream! Trust me, you'll come back and thank me after you finish reading it!!!

3. 103 姜 Jiang Yugu 姜域顾 Ningning Zi柠柠梓Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted [Pure historical romance + devoted and sweet love + a gentle, proactive little princess + doting affection + mutual devotion] Jiang Sui, the seventh imperial princess of the Great Qi Dynasty, was born into a life of luxury and privilege. Bright and lively, she was simple and guileless, never hiding what was on her mind. When she was twelve, she fell in love at first sight with a young man and secretly gave him her heart. From then on, someone lived in her heart, and she kept a little secret all 7.2kReads9.2Score824Shelves
4. 104 诱 Luring the Lord into His Embrace 诱君宠 Queen Julian朱莉安女王Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted [The animated series “Win Your Lord's Heart: My Troubled Prince” is now streaming. We hope you'll show it your support.] Shen Yu, a modern-day doctor, is murdered by her senior fellow and transmigrates into the body of the eldest daughter of the Shen family. The eldest Shen daughter is breathtakingly beautiful, but her fiancé sets her up and forces her to marry the brutal Prince of Qi. At first, Shen Yu ties her handkerchief around the prince's wrist. “This handkerchief is like me. As long as yo 12.8kReads9.4Score1.6kShelves

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   These are all ancient romance novels about marriage before love.

5. 105 重 Reborn Maid: The Mad Young Master’s Daily Devotion to His Wife 重生丫鬟：疯批少爷的宠妻日常 Miss White Rabbit Milk Candy大白兔奶唐女士Ancient Romance102k WordsCompleted After being reborn, Xiao Tao swore she would leave her young master. She ran away once, and he chased her. She ran again, and he chased her again... And she realized that her young master was becoming more and more unhinged. “Little girl, you can't leave me. Understand?” “Little girl, where are you going now?” “Xiao Tao, run again and see what happens. Hmm?” Xiao Tao trembled in Xiao Jingyan's arms. Oh my gosh, how had her elegant, noble young master turned into a complete lunatic?! In both her 4.7kReads8.0Score249Shelves
6. 106 软 The Soft, Sniffly Little Crybaby Is Doted on by the Crown Prince at Any Cost 软糯小哭包，太子殿下拿命宠 Cola Isn't Sweet可乐不甜Ancient Romance406k WordsCompleted He dotes on her and cherishes her above all others. His precious darling is the only one he loves most. [Sweet, clingy crybaby + transmigrated into a book with a System + ridiculously sweet + wife-doting maniac] A soft, teary-eyed sweetheart + a scheming Crown Prince. In her past life, Wen Ruxian saved the Crown Prince after he fell off a cliff and lost his memory. She never expected them to become enemies instead of lovers. Reborn in this life, Xie Yanci decides to take revenge on the country b 2.8kReads8.8Score166Shelves
7. 107 通 The Maid Wants to Climb the Social Ladder 通房丫鬟要爬墙 Crimson Dimples绯色梨涡Ancient Romance894k WordsCompleted Reborn in another world, she becomes a lowly maid in a marquis's manor. What? The marquis and his wife are waiting to eat because my cooking is so good? Meng Wei: Depends on my mood. Even the old marquis takes notice. He wants to make me his concubine to win me over? Meng Wei: Depends on my mood. Even princes often visit the manor, just to eat the food I make? Young Marquis: Someone shut the gates! From now on, no handsome men are allowed in! 35Reads8.7Score—Shelves
8. 108 东 The Eastern Palace’s Hidden Darling 东宫藏娇 Chiyo千代Ancient Romance222k WordsCompleted [Sweet, imaginative historical romance + Pursuing his wife through live comments + A forced romance that turns mutual + A beautiful airhead + A sinister crown prince + The real and fake heiress] To earn money for her seriously ill mother and her injured brother, desperate Pei Jiaojiao sold herself into slavery at the Eastern Palace. Her pretty face and timid, trouble-avoiding nature earned her a place serving in the Crown Prince's study, assigned by the steward. Her daily chores were simple: gri 4.3kReads9.1Score316Shelves
9. 109 穿 I Became the Second Female Lead in an Angsty Novel, So I'm Lying Flat 穿成虐文女二我躺平了 Purple-Robed Evil Emperor紫裳邪皇Ancient Romance408k WordsCompleted (Both leads are pure; the heroine is beautiful, sweet, and clever.) Cheng Qingqing is a modern young woman who transmigrates into a book as the doomed second female lead, a relative staying at the Duke’s residence. The second female lead is breathtakingly beautiful but brainless, spending all her time scheming to seduce the heir and the Third Prince. Cheng Qingqing is speechless at this plot. She isn’t boy-crazy, but she has no choice but to follow the story. While playing her part, she quietly 16.4kReads8.9Score1.7kShelves

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   Both stories feature couples changing husbands mid-marriage! The first one involves marrying a person in a vegetative state, and then having sex with them every night as promised [learned something new]. The second one involves a wedding robbery right from the start [drooling][drooling][drooling]

10. 110 抢 Stealing Another Man's Wife Is Wrong, But It Sure Feels Right 抢别人媳妇不礼貌，但是，真香 The Phone's Owner是机主本人Ancient Romance424k WordsCompleted Ju Yue was so beautiful that her fiancé worried people would say he was marrying her for her looks. So, on their wedding day, he deliberately left her waiting outside the marquis’s residence to show that he didn’t care about beauty. Even worse, he led his virtuous and demure cousin inside first to perform the wedding rites. Could Ju Yue put up with that? Absolutely not! She made a scene on the spot and demanded to break off the engagement. The young tyrant Lou Buqi happened to be passing by. He 6.1kReads8.5Score517Shelves
11. 111 我 I Became a Mediator in the Marquis's Manor and the Whole Family Dotes on Me 我在侯府当调解员，被全家宠了 Year After Year, Harvest After Harvest年年穗岁Ancient Romance540k WordsCompleted Brutal, ruthless Imperial Guard X sweet, gentle ray of sunshine Just as her name suggests, Jiang Mi has a sweet little mouth and knows exactly how to charm people, leaving them dazed and warm-hearted. But an imperial decree sends this honey-sweet girl to the most difficult household to serve: the Ning'an Marquis's residence. The Old Madam is stern and old-fashioned: “You wretches! The whole lot of you are hopeless!” The Ning'an Marquis is aloof and icy: “You unfilial son, do you know what you've 18.6kReads9.4Score2.4kShelves

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    Both the first and second books start with marriage, but I personally prefer the first and third books. [Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts]

12. 112 山 The Moon Shines on the Mountain 山有明月 Kui Ziqi夔子期Ancient Romance272k WordsCompleted [Sweet and versatile merchant heroine vs. sickly, scheming Prince Beijing] No transmigration or rebirth, a pure historical romance + marriage before love + both leads are faithful + two powerful leads + sweet romance + fictional setting Bound by a marriage contract, their lives entwined for good. He is ruthless, and so is she. From plotting against each other to understanding one another, they unravel layers of mystery and carefully plan every move, solving an old case and seizing the throne. 259Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    This one is a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love [smirking emoji][smirking emoji][smirking emoji] Pure ancient Chinese romance, no time travel, no rebirth, no white moonlight, no angst. A marriage contract leads from mutual scheming to mutual understanding. He's ruthless, she's ruthless too, each step carefully plotting to uncover old cases and seize power. Two strong protagonists, pretending to be weak while actually being strong, multiple identities, both are virgins, many side couples.

13. 113 青 My Childhood Sweetheart Is Hard to Win Over 青梅难哄 Let Me Sleep a Little Longer再让我睡一会Ancient Romance355k WordsCompleted The Third Prince and Pei, the young lady of the Zhen’an Marquis’s household, had been childhood friends since they were little, always open and honest with each other. That is, until one day... The Third Prince, who used to take injuries and hardships in stride, insisted on being carried into the Zhen’an Marquis’s household, where he called out to Second Miss Pei, looking half-dead: “Wanw an, I feel awful...” Bodyguard: Who are you? Where’s our cold, distant, icy Third Prince? The Empress wanted 15.4kReads9.2Score1.3kShelves
14. 114 古 The Daily Life of an Ancient Couple Making Money and Raising Kids 古代夫妻赚钱养娃日常 Zhuang Sheng Mi庄生迷Ancient Romance735k WordsCompleted A local ancient couple's everyday struggle to save money and raise their child! The village's most beautiful embroiderer × a clever, capable accountant × their smart, well-behaved son! See how this family rises from humble farming roots and climbs the social ladder! The story of Chen Qiuyue and Zhao Huaiyu, a couple born and raised in ancient times, who work hard to save money and pay for their child's education after starting a family. They succeed in raising their child to excel, and their fa 7.5kReads8.6Score560Shelves

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    The story of an ancient couple, born and raised in the local area, who, after having a child, began to work hard to save money for their child's education and successfully raised their child to be a high achiever, thus changing the family's fortunes!

15. 115 夫 The General’s Wife Is So Alluring, He Has to Cuddle and Kiss Her to Cheer Her Up 夫人娇媚，要将军哄哄抱抱又亲亲 Black Crow Jili黑鸦几里Ancient Romance630k WordsCompleted [One-on-One Romance + Devoted to Each Other + Pregnancy + Mutual Love + Sweet Romance] After transmigrating into a book, Ye Yunqi marries a disabled general returning victorious from war. Unfortunately, the general’s household includes the heroine, who once saved his life. Ye Yunqi sighs. She took the heroine’s place as the general’s wife, so no wonder the heroine wants to kill her. What should she do? Cling to the general’s coattails first! Rumor has it that General Qin Zhi is cruel, violent, a 3.1kReads9.1Score299Shelves

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    Transmigration into a novel, ancient Chinese romance, arranged marriage to fall in love, sweet and doting story, completed.

16. 116 赐 An Imperial Marriage Decree for a Sweet Young Wife, Who Turns Out to Be the Heir Apparent’s Longtime White Moonlight 赐婚小娇妻，竟是世子多年白月光 Yu Yueyue余越越Ancient Romance492k WordsCompleted [Secret Crush + Alternate World + Both Pure + Sweet Romance] Lin Sitang had a childhood sweetheart and fiancé. He was as bright and pure as the moon, a noble gentleman in her eyes. But parental wishes and matchmakers' words couldn't stand against an imperial decree. The emperor wanted her to marry far away? Lin Sitang sighed. Her whole family's lives and livelihood depended on the imperial city, so she would marry. Her new husband was the Northern Liang War God, the man who had saved the nation 6.1kReads8.6Score617Shelves

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    ✨ [Collection of Sweet Ancient Romance Novels: Arranged Marriages Leading to Love] Overloaded with sugar! So addictive! 1️⃣ **"My Delicate and Teasing Husband is Strikingly Crazy"** 🍵 A quirky husband × a calm and collected heroine, their daily flirting after marriage is so sweet it'll give you cavities! 152,000 Readers followed the completed series, comments section: "Laughing my abs off!" 2️⃣ **"Forced Marriage by My Childhood Sweetheart General: He Seizes My Crown and Pampers Me in the Capital"** ⚔️ Childhood sweethearts become husband and wife, a general with MAX martial arts skills dotes on one person! A 1v1, clean romance, 115,000 readers raving about it~ 3️⃣ **"Isn't This an Arranged Marriage? Why Does Lord Pei Love Me So Much?"** 💘 The pinnacle of arranged marriages leading to love! A cold and aloof tutor becomes a doting husband, 1.31 Million readers have made it a legendary story! (Completed) 🔥 **Other Hot Picks**: - *I Married the Villainous Minister Twelve Years Later* ⏳ Time travel + redemption, 68,000 readers are already waiting for updates! - *The Young General is Too Cold, But She's His White Moonlight* 🌙 The aloof general breaks down for love, 179,000 readers are saying "So sweet!" 📚 Click "+Recommend" to share your favorite sweet novels! #ArrangedMarriage #AncientRomance #MustReadWhenYou'reOutOfBooks

17. 117 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 9.1kReads8.8Score878Shelves
18. 118 不EN Wasn’t It a Political Marriage? Why Is Lord Pei So in Love? 不是联姻吗？裴大人怎么这么爱 Deep-Fried Ice Cream油炸冰激凌Ancient Romance275k WordsCompleted Jiang Shiyuan spent ten years pursuing Shen Lüchu, only to receive four words on her eighteenth birthday: “You make me sick.” So Jiang Shiyuan, the girl who made Shen Lüchu sick, turned around and agreed to her family’s arranged marriage, preparing to marry into the Pei family. The Pei family was the most powerful clan in the capital, with influence that reached the heavens, far beyond what Jiang Shiyuan could aspire to. Fortunately, the family was full of talented men, but one grandson, Pei 50.4kReads9.1Score6.5kShelves
19. 119 撩 Flirting into Marriage 撩婚 Autumn Firefly秋流萤Modern Romance290k WordsCompleted The print edition of Wild Crane is now available on major platforms. He Yunxing comes from a prominent Hong Kong family. The elegant, aloof man has a black tattoo on his hand that looks wickedly sensual, like Satan himself has descended. He's cold and heartless, a complete utilitarian. Everyone is madly infatuated with him. Too bad he married young. Rumor has it that he and the eldest daughter of the Shen family have a terrible marriage and will soon divorce. In their vast room, a slender-waiste 16.9kReads9.3Score1.8kShelves

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    Wow, that's so sweet! And it was a marriage of convenience that blossomed into love – unheard of in the entertainment industry!

20. 120 让 She Wanted Me as Her Lover, but I Had Other Plans 让她当外室，她偏要另谋高枝 Teacher Sweet Tea甜茶老师Ancient Romance344k WordsCompleted [Gentle yet clearheaded young lady + dashing young general] [Long-planned romance + sweet pampering + the hero is head over heels] Jiang Wan was the only daughter of the Jiang family, born into wealth, with money and beauty to spare. As soon as she came of age, she was engaged to the legitimate son of the Lu family. She had thought they were a match made in heaven, but at a spring banquet, she heard Lu Jingyan say with her own ears: “She’s just a merchant’s daughter. Why would I take her serious —Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 121 替 After the Substitute Marriage, the Madam Keeps Getting Into Trouble 替嫁后，夫人她又又又惹事了 Banquet on a Spring Day宴春日Ancient Romance399k WordsCompleted [Clear-headed layabout vs. fake-sick schemer] [One-on-one sweet romance] [Both leads are each other's first and only love, happy ending] Shen Changnian transmigrated into the body of a pitiful girl whose useless father and uncaring stepmother neglected her. She'd heard that Gu He'an, the Grand Tutor's son, was handsome, came from a good family, and was destined to die young. Shen Changnian's eyes lit up again and again. She gladly agreed to marry him in someone else's place, thinking she'd be 3.7kReads9.0Score629Shelves

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    Both the male and female leads are talented actors who fall in love while acting, and by the time they realize it, it's too late to let go. It's a sweet and heartwarming story of marriage before love, with a perfect ending. [So full][So full]

22. 122 将 The General's Wife Is Doted on Every Day 将军夫人娇宠日常 Jun Ruyue君如月Ancient Romance3.1M WordsCompleted In her past life, she was arrogant and domineering, let others manipulate her, and made a spectacular mess of things. Reborn in a new life, she has only one thought. Hold on to him, cling to him, and never let go, even if she has to die for it. The general gazed at her clinging to him like a koala, amusement shining in his eyes. At last, she was his. 714Reads9.0Score100Shelves

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    🙏A story of two strong, mutually devoted lovers. Both leads are sharp-tongued, trusting and loving each other. The male lead later willingly becomes the empress's devoted husband. 🙏A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, with the female lead seeking revenge and always having the male lead to clean up her messes. 🙏Rarely filled with scheming and intrigue, very sweet, with the female lead showing affection only to her beloved, and the two doting each other.

23. 123 服 Giving In 服软 Lin Qin林檎Modern Romance530k WordsCompleted [Clear-headed, sweet-natured actress vs. lovesick, doting CEO who embodies the ideal husband] - To help her older sister find love, Lin Yang's own mother set her up for a night together. Lin Yang got pregnant, and the father was the rumored Qin heir who supposedly had no interest in women. Young Master Qin said they should get married. Lin Yang refused. Qin Jue: “I'll give you a hundred million for signing the marriage papers.” Lin Yang: “Woohoo, sounds great!” - The night their child was born, 14.4kReads9.3Score1.4kShelves

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    I've read this book many times on my bookshelf; it's incredibly sweet, and both the male and female leads have mouths (meaning they can actually speak), making it a very enjoyable read.

24. 124 与 Together with You, I Remember Our Meeting 与君同，忆相逢 Jun Ruchuanze君如川泽Ancient Romance304k WordsCompleted [Complete] [Historical romance + both leads inexperienced in love + mistaken bride + marriage before love + devoted favoritism + sweet and angsty + mutual devotion + slow burn + HE] [The straightforward prince who owns up to his mistakes × the lively, proud young princess consort] Cen Jingchen thought his princess consort was cold to the extreme, but he never expected her to slap him the very first time they met. He may be angry, but he still wants to keep her by his side. “You can touch me, 47Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    Short, purely historical romance, completed. A story of a prince and princess, an arranged marriage that blossoms into love. Not a wish-fulfillment story, no special abilities. The male lead is arrogant at first, but he changes. Their relationship is very sweet, getting even sweeter as the story progresses. The plot is fast-paced and there are no cliffhangers. Read with confidence.

25. 125 盛 Cherished by the Powerful: The Lord Chancellor’s Darling 盛宠：权臣大人的掌心娇 Admiring Flying Fish from the Abyss临渊羡飛鱼Ancient Romance150k WordsCompleted (Rebirth + pampered romance + political intrigue + household drama + 1v1 + devoted couple) Reborn on the day of her wedding, Chu Jiaojiao decides not to run away! Remembering the miserable fate she suffered after fleeing her wedding in her previous life, Chu Jiaojiao vows to cling tightly to the powerful minister’s leg! On their wedding night “Husband~” A sweet, bone-melting voice comes from beneath the veil. Gu Chen raises an eyebrow, stroking his thumb ring with his right hand before giving a 1.6kReads9.1Score189Shelves
26. 126 救 Help! The Mad Prince Wants to Cut Out My Kidney for His Drink! 救命，疯批王爷要割我腰子下酒！ Tart Candy糖酸酸Ancient Romance499k WordsCompleted [Mutual devotion + spoiling and protecting each other + comedy + no saintly heroine + sweet romance!] On the very first day after Qiao Ranran transmigrates, she takes her sister’s place and marries the brutal Prince Zhennan. On their wedding night, she sets fire to his bridal chamber and ransacks it for every valuable she can find. After she’s caught and brought back, she pretends to be an idiot. “Men, they’re all men. So many men, hehe!” “So she really is an idiot. Then cut out her kidney and s 4.3kReads9.0Score406Shelves

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    Double virginity + doting husband + humor + female lead isn't a saint + sweet romance! Highly recommended!! The story is very fresh, the female lead's fighting skills are super awesome, especially when she beats up the male lead, it's so satisfying! Watching the male lead get beaten and scolded is so enjoyable, tsk tsk tsk, look at that henpecked husband's constitution, hehehehe [thumbs up][thumbs up]

27. 127 全 The Whole World Knows the Princess Consort's Secret Identity Has Been Exposed! 全世界都知道，王妃的马甲掉了！ Rain and Snow Falling626雨雪霏霏626Ancient Romance158k WordsCompleted Heroine: Cheng Zhiyi, hero: Ye Huaiqing [Ridiculous sweet romance + play the pig to eat the tiger] [One-on-one, devoted to each other, happy ending] [A young marquis's wife who's always in performance mode + an immature young marquis who loves to tease people] She transmigrated, and her start was a total disaster! Her father doesn't love her, her mother is gone, and she has an evil stepmother and a vicious younger sister thrown in for good measure! A devoted novel fan and hopeless romantic who l —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a sweet romance novel about marriage before love. The female lead is timid yet adorable, and the male lead is incredibly charming.

28. 128 强 The Campus Hottie I Forced to Love Me Was Bitter and Cold, So She Stopped Chasing Me After Being Reborn 强扭的校草酸又涩，重生她不追了 Dao Shangxie刀上邪Modern Romance300k WordsCompleted [Reborn + devoted one-on-one romance + both leads are pure and each other's first + a long road to winning her back] In her previous life, Su Jiani fell in love with the campus heartthrob at first sight. She pursued him for years without success, then resorted to despicable tactics to get pregnant and marry him. Knowing he didn't love her, she gradually lost hope. Reborn before the college entrance exams, she no longer clings to him for help with homework. She gets high marks, but doesn't apply 49.2kReads8.9Score3.8kShelves

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    It's been a long time since a book made me cry from beginning to end, laughing and crying at the same time! The female lead was a complete traitor in her past life! She relentlessly pursued the aloof school heartthrob, bringing him food and warmth every day, only to be humiliated like a doormat and ultimately die a tragic death. Reborn, she completely changed her mind: **"Screw chasing! I'm beautiful on my own!"** She turned to studying, aiming for a prestigious university, and confronting the manipulative school heartthrob, who ended up getting furious. Before, when she brought him lunch, he thought it was shabby and threw it in the trash; now, when she ignores him, he rummages through the trash at night looking for her scribbled worksheets (with her casually written problem-solving ideas on them). Before, he cheated to get first place in a competition and looked down on her; now, she reports him for cheating and crushes him with her own talent, becoming a top student. The best part is, the female lead doesn't play the "wife-chasing-after-the-cremation" trope; instead, she makes sure the school heartthrob doesn't even get a chance to be in the crematorium! While she's busy building her career and dating the gentle, academically gifted girl, the school heartthrob can only watch with envy, seeing himself go from being the "white moonlight" to a "sticky rice ball" (a term for someone obsessed with someone who doesn't reciprocate affections). **The complete clown is actually himself!**

29. 129 疯 This Is Crazy! I Opened My Eyes and Was Already Marrying the Future Chief Minister! 疯了，睁眼就在跟未来首辅拜堂！ Eleven Bridges Here此间十一桥Ancient Romance607k WordsCompleted The celebrated forensic pathologist Ning An opened her eyes and found herself as Zhao Ning’an, the useless eldest legitimate daughter of the General Who Guards the Nation’s household. Apart from her good birth, she had nothing going for her. Bratty. A troublemaker. A man-chaser. Every eligible man in the capital gave her a wide berth, except... the Grand Secretary. Shen Changting: “I hear the four thousand household rules the princess wrote were specifically for me. I’m honored by your favo 2.3kReads9.0Score285Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese romance novels featuring arranged marriages leading to love are incredibly sweet! These stories feature post-marital flirting, feigned indifference backfiring, and a reverse pursuit of the wife… The main theme is "marry first, then fall in love," with sugar levels so high you'll want to get married on the spot! Read on! 1. *What Happened to Our Pretending to Be Apart? I'm Pregnant!* A fake couple becomes truly loving! They agreed to be apart, but then the wife becomes pregnant, leading to the aloof male lead's fierce protectiveness. Sweet moments hidden within palace intrigue, this "marriage first, then pregnancy" story is so sweet it's almost sickening. Completed, read it now! 2. *Crazy! The Prime Minister Recites Family Rules Every Night! (Prosperous Chang'an)* A prime minister who marries into the family pursues his wife in reverse! He recites family rules every night but is actually incredibly affectionate. The female lead pretends not to understand, a marriage-first-love story with a protective prime minister—sugar is plentiful, perfect for happy ending fans! 3. *Hoping for Widowhood* A bestseller with over 400,000 readers! 4. "After Transmigrating into a Book, the Abstinent Prince Falls Crazy in Love with Me (The Art of Seduction)" Transmigration + marriage-of-convenience! The abstinent prince falls madly in love after marriage, the heroine manipulates him relentlessly, both are pure lovers, palace intrigue and sweet romance, completed, enjoy! 5. "Transmigrated as the Cannon Fodder First Wife of a Powerful Minister" The cannon fodder first wife's counterattack! Transmigrated as cannon fodder, she marries the seemingly cold but actually fiercely protective husband, the heroine focuses on her career and romance, turning the tables on the powerful minister, incredibly satisfying! 6. "Where's the Promised Abstinent War God? Why Are Your Eyes Red When the Princess Falls?" The abstinent war god's post-marital mishap! The princess wrestles, making the war god anxious and red-eyed. Seemingly aloof, but actually love-struck, the story features memorable moments of face-slapping and sweet daily interactions—so sweet you'll want to bang on the drums! 7. *Oh No! The Madam is Helping the Prime Minister Take a Concubine Again!* Soul transmigration + reverse pursuit of the wife! The madam helps the prime minister take a concubine every day, driving the prime minister to the brink of despair, frantically protecting his wife. A marriage of convenience turned into love + hilarious interactions—a landslide of imagination in the world of ancient romance, guaranteed to make you laugh until you're pounding the bed! 8. *After Marriage, the Cold Prime Minister Falls for Her* The cold prime minister's true love after marriage! Cold before marriage, but now clinging to his wife like crazy—a mutually devoted and sweet story. A double whammy of palace intrigue and romance, culminating in a satisfying happy ending! The sweetness of a marriage of convenience turned into love is never tiring! From "outwardly harmonious but inwardly estranged" to "mutually devoted," cold male leads collectively fall in love. Every book is so sweet you'll want to rush to the marriage registry. Ancient romance fans, check it out now—overly sweet warning! ✨

30. 130 撷 Gathering Blossoms 撷芳华 Mr. Ruan Loves Loaches爱吃泥鳅的阮先生Ancient Romance131k WordsCompleted [Pure historical romance / Domination and forced possession] A decisive, devoted emperor x a well-bred, learned, and courteous empress Su Tang, Grand Secretary of the Great Yan, has two daughters. His eldest, Su Qingjue, is the daughter of his principal wife. She and the emperor have been married since their youth, and she is the sole object of his favor. His youngest, Su Fuying, is the daughter of a concubine. At fifteen, she is already betrothed to Song Xu, the eldest son of the Minister of Ju 315Reads5.2Score—Shelves

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    The first book features the Empress as the female protagonist's elder sister. When the Empress falls ill, the female protagonist enters the palace to care for her. The Emperor then passes the imperial examination and chooses her, but she refuses to enter the palace, thus beginning the story. The second book features a female protagonist who is framed but defies the odds. The third book features a female protagonist who is reprimanded and banished from the capital during the Crown Prince's selection of a consort, only to experience a dramatic and arduous journey of pursuing her after her exile!

31. 131 盼 Longing to Be a Widow 盼寡 Juicy Lychees荔好多汁Ancient Romance123k WordsCompleted [A top-tier lovesick prince who wins himself over vs. a talented noblewoman who longs to be widowed] [Marriage first, love later + sweet ancient romance + transmigrate] Prince Xie Huaijin of Jing is renowned throughout the capital for his looks, and equally renowned for his frail health. With his legs crippled as well, he has reached twenty-three without a wife. After all, no one wants to become a widow in the flower of their youth, especially when they might end up an actual widow at any moment 7.8kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves
32. 132 全 The All-Around Princess Consort: Bringing the Ancients to Experience Modern Life 全能王妃：带着古人体验现代生活 Yan Mo Qingxia颜墨倾夏Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Who says you only get struck by lightning for doing bad things? A top secret agent and heir to a reclusive clan spent her days punishing evil and fighting injustice. But during a mission, lightning suddenly struck her and sent her back to ancient times, where she became the princess consort of a prince who had gone off to war on their wedding night. With the same name and appearance but a different soul, watch this modern queen show the people of the past what modern life is like… Princess Cons 5.2kReads9.1Score657Shelves

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    Jiang Ling'er, a top-tier special agent and heir to a reclusive family, transmigrates into the body of a princess in a royal palace. From then on, she shares the same name and appearance, but a different soul. Watch as this modern queen leads the ancient people to experience modern life!

33. 133 娇 The Spoiled Consort's Road to Glory 娇气包娘娘的荣华路 Qingxi Hexi清兮禾兮Ancient Romance385k WordsCompleted Sweet romance! Undivided love! She’s doted on to the max! [The heroine is cunning, a little black lotus hidden beneath a rabbit’s skin] [The hero has a harem and isn’t chaste, but once he meets the heroine, he devotes himself to her alone in a one-on-one romance] The third young lady of the Sheng’an Marquis’s household, born to his secondary wife, was as beautiful as a celestial maiden. Sweet and clever, she knew how to win favor. Her grandmother and father favored her, and even her legitimate 13.4kReads9.2Score1.3kShelves
34. 134 穿 Transmigrated as a Powerful Official's Cannon-Fodder Wife 穿成权臣的炮灰原配 Shi Yue莳玥Ancient Romance208k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + marriage before love + sweet romance + everyday life] When Gu Xiyin opens her eyes, she discovers that she has transmigrated into a book as its villainess. She seduces people, drugs them, and stops at nothing to oppose the heroine. Thinking of the villainess's miserable fate, Gu Xiyin bundles up her belongings and prepares to flee, only to be caught red-handed by her husband in name only. “Where are you going, Madam?” Gu Xiyin: “...” After her escape attempt fail 10.4kReads8.8Score814Shelves

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    I think all three are alright; they're all different genres, but they all involve marriage before love develops.

35. 135 病 After Her Sickly Husband Died, the Crown Prince Took Her into the Eastern Palace 病弱夫君去世后，太子夺我入东宫 Fei Nongmo妃弄墨Ancient Romance581k WordsCompleted [The short drama of the same name, Marry into the Eastern Palace, is now available] Three years ago, at the Eastern Palace’s consort selection banquet, the Crown Prince scolded her: “The Shen girl is coquettish and ingratiating, and her conduct is outrageous.” His words made Shen Lizhu the laughingstock of the capital’s noblewomen, forcing her to retreat to her maternal grandparents’ home in Jiangnan. Three years later, the Crown Prince is ordered to leave the capital and tour Jiangnan. Shen Liz 24.9kReads8.4Score2.1kShelves
36. 136 带 I Married the Sickly Chief Minister with a Farming System, and He Flirts with Me Every Day 带种田系统嫁病娇首辅，日日被撩 Jiang Qiuqiu姜秋秋Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Farming + putting scumbags in their place + strong heroine + sweet romance + devoted couple] Lu Zhaozhao, head of a family of merchants, accidentally gets bound to a farming System that brings her into a lucky-charm farming novel called The Imperial Consort of the Peasant Household. There, she becomes a cannon-fodder supporting female character who dies as soon as she appears. When she opens her eyes, she has to choose between two newlywed husbands. She faces a greedy, vicious mother-in-law, th 39.2kReads9.3Score3.7kShelves

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    🍀🍀All ancient Chinese romance novels + arranged marriage to love + sweet romance✨📚3⃣️Li Yunxiu eventually marries a famous hunter in the village, tall and strong, who has killed wild boars and has two sons (not his biological children). Who would have thought that this man, whom no one dared to marry, would be so obedient and devoted after marriage, even washing her feet and warming her bed. 🍀🍀Follow @Dear to explore the world of books!

37. 137 说 Weren't You Supposed to Be an Ascetic War God? Why Are Your Eyes Red When the Princess Consort Trips? 说好的禁欲战神呢？怎么王妃摔跤你眼睛红了 Ran Aran冉阿冉Ancient Romance591k WordsCompleted Jian Yu transmigrates into a novel as the short-lived, beloved white moonlight female side character the male lead can't stop thinking about. To change her tragic fate of dying young, she uses the deceased Prince Jing as a shield, pretending to be unwaveringly devoted and willing to remain a widow for love. It was only meant to be a temporary measure, but the lie snowballed until she was granted an imperial decree of marriage. Now Princess Jing, Jian Yu takes down villains and slaps faces lef 299Reads8.8Score—Shelves
38. 138 夭 Good Grief! The Madam Is Helping the Grand Secretary Take Another Concubine Again 夭寿！夫人又帮首辅大人纳妾了 Ning Muxi宁慕溪Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Now adapted into a comic drama. Hongguo Drama title: The Cannon Fodder Wife of the Chief Minister [Transmigrate Into a Book] [Chief Minister] [Cannon Fodder] [Love After Marriage] Yun Wei accidentally transmigrates into the male-oriented harem power fantasy she has been reading lately, becoming the "wife" in the male lead's rise to power, fortune, and his wife's death. This "wife" is arrogant and domineering. She looks down on the male lead and humiliates him at every turn, thoroughly offending 49kReads9.0Score9.4kShelves
39. 139 被 Will I Be Left with Nothing? I'll Marry the Toughest Hunter in the Village 被吃绝户？我嫁全村最猛猎户糙汉 Muzi Ling木子零Ancient Romance507k WordsCompleted (A heartwarming story of getting rich: adorable kids, sweet romance, and a devoted husband! Stop asking if the child is the male lead's. No, no, and no!) The moment Li Yunxiu opens her eyes, she finds herself an orphan whose relatives have squandered her inheritance. Her aunt's family is about to sell her to a human trafficker, so with no other choice, she has to accept an arranged marriage. Her reputation has been ruined, and people say she brings death to her parents. Her aunt's family even co 1.5kReads9.1Score161Shelves
40. 140 受 The Third Prince’s Consort Can’t Stand the Slightest Grievance 受不了半点委屈的三皇妃 Yingwan Youcheng莺丸友诚Ancient Romance308k WordsCompleted Jiang Ci is the daughter of the Great General Who Protects the Nation of Nanyue, and the youngest and most doted-on child in the family. Jiang Ci is betrothed by imperial decree to the Third Prince, Shen Huaizhi. Rumor has it that the Third Prince of Beiming is brawny and fierce, with a strange temperament, cruel and violent... 364Reads7.0Score—Shelves

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    ① No rebirth or time travel, native female lead. ② The female lead is a time traveler, but the male lead already knows this from the beginning; it's not a strong female lead story. ③ It's a modern story, but very good; it's an arranged marriage that blossoms into love.

41. 141 七 The 1970s: My Sweet Wife Is a Timid Little Thing 七零娇妻是个小怂包 Young Master Zhou, the One Surnamed Lai姓赖的周公子Modern Romance362k WordsCompleted “The Shen family is getting another daughter-in-law!” “The Shen family? The one where all the sons are soldiers?” “Mm-hmm...” “Who are they marrying?” “Shi Ran'er from Mahua Village.” “What?” “Shh!” Shi Ran was a timid little thing. By chance, she acquired a pocket dimension and transmigrated. That wasn't so bad, but she had just arrived in the middle of her wedding night, and her identity was exposed the very next day. The poor little scaredy-cat got even more timid. When she finally worked up 808Reads8.9Score102Shelves
42. 142 荒 The Whole Village Is Starving in the Famine, but I Have More Food Than I Can Eat in My Pocket Dimension 荒年全村吃不饱，我有空间吃不完 Yu Qiaoqiao语乔乔Ancient Romance500k WordsCompleted [Farming + feel-good revenge + putting scoundrels in their place] Lin Runrun woke up one morning as a daughter-in-law bullied by a wicked mother-in-law. The original owner had used her dowry to support her husband’s studies for the civil service exams, dutifully served her parents-in-law, and looked after her younger brothers- and sisters-in-law. At last, her husband passed the exams and entered officialdom, and she thought her good days had finally arrived. Instead, her husband brought his cous 8.3kReads9.2Score837Shelves
43. 143 成 After We Wed, the Aloof Chancellor Fell for Me 成亲后，高冷丞相沦陷了 September Honey九月花蜜Ancient Romance454k WordsCompleted [Transmigrates into a book + sweet and satisfying + marriage before love + everyday life + devoted to one another] Du Nan transmigrated into a book, becoming Yun Shuyue, the sickly, pampered legitimate daughter of a wealthy merchant family in the capital. Three days later, she was to marry Jiang Chengyuan, the prime minister, a first-rank official at court. A perfect sacrificial supporting character! She had read more than half the story. Yun Shuyue wasn’t Jiang Chengyuan’s one true love. He mar 5.8kReads8.7Score518Shelves
44. 144 夫 The Madam Takes Charge: No More Lounging, Get Up and Get to Work! 夫人当家：都别躺，给我起来卷！ Give It a Persimmon Try柿柿就试试Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Transmigration to an alternate world + wish fulfillment + sweet romance + one-on-one + two strong leads] Xia Shuyan is a noblewoman of the capital, blessed with beauty, intelligence, and an illustrious family. To protect her family from the impending struggle for the throne, she arranges to marry General Xiao Yunchi, a man rumored to bring death to his wives. Xiao Yunchi is the second legitimate son of the Grand Princess and the old Marquis of Zhenbei, as well as the emperor’s nephew. He has sp 15.7kReads9.2Score2kShelves

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    Arranged marriage, love blossoms; the male and female protagonists journey together.

45. 145 大 The Young Lady Courts Death, and Her Betrothed Comes to Save Her 大小姐作死，联姻对象来赎人 Gu Le骨乐Modern Romance687k WordsCompleted [Both From Powerful Families | Marriage First, Love Later | Flirtatious Push and Pull | Sweet Romance] [Noble, Aloof CEO x Delicate Rose of a Heiress] (The rating is only because the novel just came out. Read without worries!) Jiang Ruoli had been pampered since birth. The only bitterness she had ever tasted was in iced Americanos, and even her name carried her family’s hopes that she would be refined and well-mannered. . Who would have thought that she’d impulsively spend a night with her husba 11.5kReads9.2Score993Shelves
46. 146 冷 The Abandoned Empress of the Cold Palace: Farming with My Magic Space to Raise My Little Ones 冷宫弃后：我靠空间种田养萌娃 Willow by the Riverbank江畔堤前柳Ancient Romance290k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Special Space + Farming in the Cold Palace + Adorable Child + Palace Intrigue] One moment she transmigrates into the Cold Palace, the next Ouyang Yu discovers a little child by her side who opens their mouth and calls her “Mama.” A mom already?! Thankfully, she has the family heirloom, an amber necklace with a special space inside. The little one is clever and well-behaved, too. With the space at her disposal, she can provide for herself! Food and clothes are no problem, so the 67Reads6.3Score—Shelves

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    This is a story of arranged marriage that blossoms into love. The female lead transmigrates to the Cold Palace and is initially an abandoned empress. The male lead is the emperor, who gradually falls for her and dotes on her. Both are virgins.

47. 147 说 We Agreed to Treat Each Other with Respect, So Why Is the Chief Minister Here Again at Night? 说好相敬如宾，首辅夜里又来了？ Lucky Blossoms福朵朵Ancient Romance350k WordsCompleted [Traditional Historical Romance + Both Leads Devoted to Each Other + Entire In-Law Family Dotes on Her + No Love Rivals or Misunderstandings + Household Intrigue + Political Schemes + Cunning] The moment Jiang Shuangshuang transmigrated, she opened her eyes to find she'd landed a real bargain. The day before her wedding, her third sister, famed throughout the capital for her beauty, fled with her luggage. Her fourth sister, a young woman of some literary talent, was so frightened that she got en 8kReads9.0Score1.1kShelves

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    Ancient Chinese romance novels featuring arranged marriages leading to love have unearthed some truly amazing stories! Widows rise to power, powerful ministers suddenly become infatuated, and seemingly respectful couples transform into inseparable lovers… The post-marital romance is so sweet it'll make you want to weld the marriage registry shut! Highly recommended! 1. *After Failing to Be a Widow, the Lady Starts Her Performance*: Widowhood turns into sweet romance! The lady takes on everyone's role, while her powerful ex-husband relentlessly pursues her. Palace intrigue and acting skills are both top-notch. A sweet 1v1 story, already completed, read it now! 2. *Marrying a Cold and Powerful Minister, Living a Quality Widow Life!*: A transmigration-style arranged marriage that turns to love! The woman marries a cold and powerful minister hoping to remain a widow, but he subverts expectations and becomes incredibly affectionate. Seemingly aloof, he's actually head over heels in love. A wife-chasing saga filled with sweet moments and dramatic twists. Completed and incredibly satisfying! 3. *We Agreed to Be Respectful, But the Prime Minister Came Again at Night?*: Respectful couples turn into inseparable lovers! The Prime Minister is aloof by day, but a devoted husband by night. A must-read for fans of virginity! Sweet moments hidden within palace intrigue, daily interactions both alluring and sensual. Completed, read now! 4. "Thanks for the Invitation, Three Years of Marriage, Still No Kiss! (Spoiled as Ever)" A bestseller with 38,000+ readers! Married for three years without a kiss? The powerful minister husband is frantically showering her with sweetness, a reverse-pursuit-of-his-wife-in-a-lifetime scenario. So sweet you'll want to celebrate! Completed, read with confidence! 5. "The Powerful Minister Husband is Arrogant and Jealous, He Needs to Be Pampered!" Transmigration + Arrogant Powerful Minister! The powerful minister husband is as jealous as a large dog, the heroine's pampering skills are maxed out. A marriage of convenience followed by love + mutual pursuit, a sweet ancient romance version of "Arrogant Pursuit of Wife"! 6. "Delicate Bones" A masterpiece with 300,000+ readers! Ancient Chinese romance with political intrigue and lighthearted humor, a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love and mutual redemption. The female lead is charming and subtly manipulating the powerful minister, their daily interactions are sweet and flirtatious. Completed, read it now! 7. "The Cold-Hearted Minister Grows Old at Her Grave" A tragic ending with a beautiful twist! The seemingly cold minister hides deep affection as he grows old at her grave. A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love with a happy ending, mutual redemption, so sweet it'll make you cry. Completed, you'll be breathless from the sweetness! The romance of a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love is never boring! From widowhood to a triumphant return to a haughty pursuit of his wife, the powerful minister and the prime minister both fall in love at first sight. So sweet you'll want to get married on the spot. Ancient romance fans, read it now, the sweetness level is off the charts! ✨

48. 148 瑾 Is Prince Jin's Melon Not Sweet? Take a Bite, and Love Will Follow 瑾王这瓜不甜？啃了就是情意绵绵 A Hibiscus Plant一株木槿Ancient Romance387k WordsCompleted Love at first sight + both leads are inexperienced + protective + happy ending Her own success was certainly gratifying, but seeing her rival gain the upper hand was even harder to stomach! Qin Yi had been at odds with her nemesis for over a decade, and now that nemesis was getting married, to one of the emperor's sons, no less. Determined not to let her rival walk all over her, Qin Yi vowed to marry into the imperial family too, and to someone with a higher rank than her rival's husband! Qin Yi 9.4kReads8.7Score1.1kShelves

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    This!

49. 149 流 Exiled, the Little Divine Doctor Saves the Entire Duke's Household 流放，神医小娇妻救了国公府满门 Wu Bai Wan伍佰豌Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Space + Female Doctor + Strong Heroine + Satisfying Read + Taking Down Scumbags + Building Wealth + The Whole Family Exiled and Fleeing Famine, Capable Heroine with Space as Support] A military doctor transmigrates to ancient times and, on the very day she arrives, marries Mo Jiuyue, a great hero from the history books. According to historical records, the Mo family was renowned for its loyalty, yet their achievements aroused the emperor’s suspicion. On the second day of the newlyweds’ marriage 90.4kReads9.4Score80.7kShelves

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    ❶ She was married right after transmigrating, only to have her family's property confiscated and be exiled the day after her wedding. During their exile, they gradually fell in love. ❷ She married both wives and concubines, personally placing the phoenix crown on her concubine's head. Then, she married the Sixth Prince, fighting off powerful figures and eliminating corruption, reaping a bountiful harvest in the process. ❸ Married to an impotent prince? Hoping she'd live a life of widowhood? Rich, powerful, and without the need to serve men, the heroine happily married, seeking revenge and ruthlessly punishing the scum after marriage, living a very happy life. ❹ The male lead snatched her away, and she fell in love at first sight. On their wedding night, she impatiently slapped his hand away, scolding him: "Green lotus leaves float on the water, a male toad embraces a female toad's waist, do you want to be the male toad?" A hilarious and absurd story of love after marriage. ❺ Born into a noble family, raised by the Princess, her childhood sweetheart was her beloved, but he married another. Later, she became engaged to the Empress's nephew. The older brother regretted it, but could only watch her live a happy and fulfilling life.

50. 150 妻 My Wives Joined Forces to Kill Me? I'll Destroy Your Prince's Residence and Marry the Emperor's Uncle 妻妾同娶夺我命？废你王府嫁皇叔 Chen Bao'er晨宝儿Ancient Romance559k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate, space, household and palace intrigue, strong heroine, weak hero at first who grows stronger, one-on-one romance] On her wedding day, Shen Tianjiao met her death instead. The genius military doctor Shen Tianjiao from the 28th century died when her plane crashed, only to transmigrate into another world. The moment she opened her eyes, she was caught in her bridal chamber with her husband and his mistress. Her husband had married both a wife and a concubine, and even dared to leave h 3.2kReads9.1Score413Shelves

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