Marriage First, Love Later!!! Historical Romance, No Rebirth or Transmigration!!! 先婚后爱！！！古言 不要重生，穿越！！！

1. 301 抢 The Concubine He Stole Doesn’t Love Him? The Mad Prince Breaks Down in Tears 抢来的小妾不爱他？疯狗王爷哭了 Green Tea绿茶茶Ancient Romance516k WordsCompleted [Forced romance + powerful man and vulnerable woman + pure historical romance, set in a world inspired by the Wei and Jin dynasties + rugged prince + coercive pursuit + a long road to winning his wife's heart] Qing is a poor herbalist who is kidnapped by the Hu people while gathering herbs on the mountain with her father. The Hu men try to assault her, but a general arrives to suppress the bandits and kills them. The general is about to tear off her clothes when another group of men arrives. She 789Reads8.8Score100Shelves

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   This is a pure historical romance novel, not a sweet and fluffy one. It features a strong male lead and a weak female lead, a forced marriage, and a tumultuous pursuit of the wife. [Eating melon emoji]

2. 302 马 The Horse Slave's Wife Has a Special Skill 马奴之妻，有绝技 Three Parts Simple三分简Ancient Romance461k WordsCompleted Wang Cenxi, the Earl’s legitimate daughter, is set up by her stepmother and stepsister, who arrange for her to sleep with one of the estate’s stable hands. There is a CP, and yet it seems like there isn’t. When everyone assumes she will choose to end her life with a strip of white silk, she calmly replies, “I choose to marry the stable hand and cut ties with the Earl’s household.” Not long after they marry, the stable hand goes off to war. Left on her own, Wang Cenxi makes a living with her exce 117Reads8.4Score100Shelves

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   Purely historical romance, no reincarnation or time travel, arranged marriage followed by love, the female lead is intelligent.

3. 303 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
4. 304 夫 My Wife Is Timid and Unassuming 夫人胆小木讷 The Sleepy Kitty爱睡觉的喵Ancient Romance687k WordsCompleted Two people born to concubines were forced together for the sake of their family’s interests. One was a talented young man, the other bland and taciturn; one had genuine ability, the other only pretended to be dull; one wanted to make a name for himself, the other just wanted to play dumb… 9.4kReads8.4Score881Shelves

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   Promote, promote, promote the new book!

5. 305 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
6. 306 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

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   Seriously, don't fall in love too much! The female lead is sent to a distant land for a political marriage, and she initially thought her fate was uncertain, but unexpectedly, she wins the heart of the new king of the enemy country. The new king is handsome, wealthy, domineering, and deeply affectionate, showering the female lead with love, and their sweet daily interactions make people exclaim, "I'm totally shipping them!"

7. 307 替 On Her Wedding Night, She Saw Her Dead Husband Come Back to Life 替嫁当晚，她看到死去的夫君活了 Han Xiaoxiao寒小小Ancient Romance615k WordsCompleted Yan Wuxin transmigrates and is supposed to become a widow! But when she arrives, she finds Prince Xuan sitting there perfectly well. Why did he deceive her into this marriage? Is it too late to get a divorce now? The dignified Prince Xuan is rumored to be a cold-blooded, stoic man who can drive enemies away with a single look. What utter nonsense! He's clearly just a big, clueless softie. “Mo Xuanlin, get a grip. We're supposed to be getting divorced!” “Does the princess consort want a divorce b 55Reads8.5Score—Shelves
8. 308 插 No Escape: General Manager Shen's Canary Just Wants to Run 插翅难逃：沈总的金丝雀只想跑路 Yu Jiuqing虞九卿Modern Romance488k WordsCompleted Stubborn Beauty x Obsessive CEO [The Husband's Groveling Era + Canary Romance + Obsessive, Unhinged Male Lead + Substitute + White Moonlight + Dead Lover Trope] On a stormy night, Wen Yang fled frantically in a raincoat, only to run straight into the headlights of Shen Yan's car. The man stood backlit, holding a black umbrella. He sneered, "Can't the iron gate at home keep you in? I should've locked you to the bed with a gold chain." She collapsed in the muddy water, trembling, her almond-sh 7.2kReads8.5Score405Shelves

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   The story revolves around a ruthless and obsessive male lead who is a "bad seed" who acts with brute force. The female lead tries to resist and escape, but is caught. She is subjected to forced sex and imprisonment, including being chained to a bed by the male lead and struggling. The tale follows Wen Yang, who is forcibly taken by the ruthless male lead and imprisoned as punishment. Despite her constant pleas and attempts to escape, the obsessive and deranged male lead, convinced that betrayers will suffer, uses extreme methods to bind her. The story is filled with oppressive tension and emotional turmoil, making it thrilling and suspenseful.

9. 309 将 A General's Daughter's Comeback: No More Coddling, It's Time to Rise 将门逆袭：不要娇宠要上位 Sweet Potato with Plum Powder甘梅地瓜Ancient Romance434k WordsCompleted When her aunt was on her deathbed, she entrusted her child to Wanqing. Out of gratitude, Wanqing became the concubine of the general’s eldest son. The rules for concubines in the general’s household: be dutiful and proper, and have no children. The household had no need for children born to concubines. Yet Wanqing bore four sons and a daughter, then took her place as the eldest son’s principal wife. The Empress Dowager personally bestowed on her the title of First-Rank Lady of Virtue. Someone sc 41.3kReads9.5Score5.5kShelves

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   ① It's a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. The story begins with the male lead's grandmother arranging a marriage for him, as he's stationed in the northwest. The emperor then allows the female lead's family to choose one of their daughters to marry him. The female lead considers her options: her sisters are either already engaged, frail, or too young; only she is suitable. So she agrees to the marriage. The male lead, who initially disliked delicate women, is completely smitten after meeting her and realizes he's the perfect match.

10. 310 医 The Toxic Doctor Consort: The God of War Prince Won't Let Go 医妃有毒：战神王爷缠上瘾 Lord Fei翡大爷Ancient Romance614k WordsCompleted Xie Anyang transmigrates into the role of a princess consort sent to bring a prince good luck! Her husband is a disgraced prince, bedridden with a deadly poison, while she is a notorious good-for-nothing, weak and easy to bully! Little do they know that she hides poisoned needles and has a pair of ghostly hands that can snatch people from the jaws of death! And so, the two join forces to take down the scum! She plans every move, while he provides support behind the scenes! She does whatever she 67Reads7.8Score—Shelves
11. 311 残 Rise, Crippled Prince: The Divine Doctor Has Poisoned the Capital 残王快起身：医妃毒翻京城了 One Backhanded Slipper反手就是一拖鞋Ancient Romance521k WordsCompleted [Cathartic revenge against scumbags + medical space] Lan Huang is a modern military doctor, a genius in both Chinese and Western medicine. Her left hand wields acupuncture needles with uncanny skill, while her right handles a scalpel with speed and precision. In one moment, she transmigrates into the body of an ugly, talentless young lady. The weak, easily bullied ugly duckling transforms into a formidable princess consort, unmatched in both medicine and poison. Her half-sister plays the innocen 4.4kReads9.3Score681Shelves
12. 312 带 I Speedily Married into a Wealthy Family with My Blonde-Haired Little Brother, and Became Everyone's Favorite 带黄毛弟弟闪婚嫁豪门，成团宠了 Li Liangliang凉凉李Modern Romance535k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later] [Flash Marriage] [Opposite Personalities] [Seven-Year Age Gap] [Sweet Romance] Lu Luozhi was from the countryside. She had been promised in marriage as a child, and after her grandmother died, she set out from her village with her bleached-blond younger brother to find her fiance, whom she had never met. When they discovered that her fiance was actually the eldest son of a top-tier wealthy family, the two country bumpkins were completely dumbfounded. "Sis, your futur 37.2kReads7.9Score1kShelves

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    This is a really good sweet and funny novel about arranged marriage turning into love.

13. 313 娘 The Empress Is Alluring and Bewitching, and the Emperor Gives In to Pleasure 娘娘撩人魅惑，帝王纵情堕落 You Gongyu尤宫羽Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The Tomato short drama Kun Yi is now streaming~ [Transmigrate into a book, male lead is not a virgin but female lead is, palace intrigue, psychological games, happy ending] The Crown Prince, Jun Zechen, has seen his fair share of calculating women, and loves only those who are pure and kind. While campaigning beyond the frontier, he meets Ling Yue and is captivated by her free-spirited kindness. He promises to spend his life with her alone. But two years pass, and the Crown Princess has yet to c 116.7kReads9.5Score11.1kShelves

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    It's really good. The female lead is scheming, and the male lead becomes love-struck later on. [Facepalm]

14. 314 王 Prince, Your Princess Consort Is Attracting Admirers Again 王爷，你家王妃又招桃花了 Wine Stain酒染Ancient Romance470k WordsCompleted Ji Ningning transmigrates and finds herself in the body of an unloved princess consort. Seriously? I’ve only just transmigrated, and I’m already out of favor? Hah! If I’m not wanted, I’m not sticking around to serve anyone! Love may be a bust, but business is booming! Then what’s with all the men falling for me? The prince watches a crowd of odious men gathered around his wife. The prince: “Ji Ningshu, I told you to open a restaurant, not attract a bunch of admirers!” Ji Ningshu looks at the man 627Reads8.8Score103Shelves
15. 315 风 The Mirror of Splendor 风华鉴 Xiao Yun晓云Ancient Romance4.4M WordsCompleted [The original novel behind the short drama of the same name] In her previous life, Wen Wan was too muddleheaded to understand much. Xiao Chen stood by her for half his life, yet all she knew was that the man was called Xiao Chen. This time around, she wanted to live with her eyes open, but Xiao Chen was the one who had become muddleheaded. Wen Wan: “It’s all right, Xiao Chen. I’m here.” Xiao Chen: “Please step aside, miss.” The person Xiao Chen least wants to see in this life is Wen Wan. He coul 2.1kReads8.8Score271Shelves

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    A very humorous writing style, enjoyable.

16. 316 忠 Loyal to My Country, Loyal to You 忠于祖国忠于你 I'm Not Waiting for You Anymore不等你了Modern Romance232k WordsCompleted [Special operations team captain + news reporter, both with no past relationships + secret crushes + mutual devotion + unabashed pampering] Before marriage: Meng Chuchu thought He Yan had married her only because of pressure from his family, with no other choice. He Yan thought Meng Chuchu had married him simply because he met her requirements for a husband. After marriage: Once, Meng Chuchu went out alone to meet a male friend. Somehow, a week later, the news reached He Yan's ears. One day, he 370Reads9.1Score—Shelves

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    Military marriage novel [Adoration]

17. 317 穿 Transmigrated as a Treacherous Minister's Legitimate Daughter, She Plays the Part to Perfection 穿成奸臣嫡女，她本色出演 Garlic Bamboo Shoots蒜香竹笋Ancient Romance565k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + Career-focused early on + Sweet romance + One-on-one romance + Both leads are devoted to each other] [Two-faced, ruthless minister's daughter × Wild, formidable iron-faced general] The ruler of the business world transmigrates into a book overnight, becoming the daughter of the treacherous chancellor. She throws her weight around and commits every kind of evil, with the label “vicious supporting female character” practically branded onto her. She's madly pursuing the 86.5kReads9.6Score11.3kShelves

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    A female lead with brains—investing in her is definitely worthwhile! [Smirk]

18. 318 绝 Peerless Physician Consort: The Arrogant Prince Can't Get Rid of Me 绝世医妃：傲骄王爷甩不掉 Pigeon Spirit Coos Online鸽子精在线咕咕Ancient Romance327k WordsCompleted An heir to a family of doctors transmigrates into the sickly body of a general’s daughter. She only wants to recover and enjoy a carefree life, but a single imperial decree names her Prince Rong’s wife!? Marry him? Absolutely not! That is, until one day she finally gives in... “I hear you’ve taken a fancy to my husband?” “Send her to a brothel!” “I hear you’re challenging my husband?” “Go wipe them all out!” “I hear you’re going to lose interest in me, husband?” She pulled out a silver needle. “ 156Reads9.1Score—Shelves
19. 319 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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    Pure ancient romance, arranged marriage that blossoms into love

20. 320 期 Waiting for Summer Kisses and Watermelon 期待夏天热吻西瓜 I'm Not Waiting for You Anymore不等你了Modern Romance153k WordsCompleted [A story about a soldier and a screenwriter, mutually devoted + each other’s first love, childhood sweethearts who end up married] This book doesn’t follow the timeline of the previous novel, so please treat it as a new story! Youthful synopsis: Meng Xuanhe had loved following Lu Jingze around ever since she was little. His friends all called her his little shadow. One day, Lu Jingze went to meet some friends. When they saw him, they asked, “Hey, where’s your little shadow?” “She had something t 62Reads6.5Score—Shelves
21. 321 爆 Hilarious Mind Reading: The Princess Consort Can't Hide Her Thoughts 爆笑读心术：王妃她心思藏不住 Xia Mo Qiu Shang夏沫秋尚Ancient Romance253k WordsCompleted Historical Romance + Laugh-Out-Loud Comedy + Everyone's Darling + Mind Reading + Two Powerful Leads + Taking Down Scumbags Female lead, Shen Qinghuan: The legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo's household. Quirky and clever, highly skilled in martial arts, especially lightness skills, and adept at all kinds of underhanded tricks. Her mind is a nonstop stream of chatter, but she appears dignified and well-behaved while inwardly complaining about everything. Male lead, Xiao Jue: Prince Jing o 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Good read, not a reincarnation story, super good. The first book features a prince and princess, and the second male and female leads are both second leads with a little bit of angst. The second book, "Marrying a General," is very interesting.

22. 322 换 A Swap of Brides: The General Whispers in His Wife's Ear Every Night. Are You Satisfied, My Lady? 换嫁将军夜夜咬耳，夫人可还满意 Mo Congcong莫葱葱Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted The moment Wen Xingluo is reborn, she discovers that her bedmate is none other than her younger sister’s husband, General Long Xiao! Her memories of her previous life return at once, and she realizes that her younger sister has been reborn too. In her previous life, she rose from a humble consort in the Eastern Palace to become the most exalted woman in the land. Her younger sister, meanwhile, married General Long Xiao in a splendid wedding. When the general suddenly fell into disgrace and his e 8kReads8.5Score1.1kShelves
23. 323 我 My Husband Holds Power over the Court, and My Mother Rules the Inner Palace 我夫权倾朝野，我娘宠冠后宫 Xiao Wan萧绾Ancient Romance272k WordsCompleted [Pure Historical Romance + Sweet Romance + Court Intrigue] Everyone says Princess Jin Jia was pampered from childhood, treasured like royalty, yet she's just a pretty but useless ornament? Zhao Yining doesn't care. She wraps herself in sheepskin, plays the pig to eat the tiger, and just keeps grinding! Her fiancé wants to run away? Don't let the door hit you on the way out. A sleazy man wants to get close? Get lost as far away as possible. She can dodge open attacks and fend off hidden arrows. A 2.3kReads8.9Score230Shelves

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    Arranged marriage that blossoms into love; the male lead has been planning this for a long time, while the female lead is proud, cute, beautiful, intelligent, and considerate. Neither reincarnation nor time travel; both are super captivating. Both are my favorites; the male leads are incredibly doting, deeply affectionate, and devoted—I guarantee you won't be able to put them down. Judging by my reading time, trust me, they're absolutely amazing.

24. 324 汴 Spring in Bianjing 汴京春 Zhi Xia织夏Ancient Romance314k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later; unruly girl × husband-like man; age gap of eight years] Everyone in Bianjing knew that it was better to offend the princess than to cross the young county princess. Zhao Weijun's reputation for mischief had spread throughout Bianjing, and when it came time to find her a match, everyone steered clear. The old prince sighed and shook his head as he sifted through a pile of match proposals, until he came across a portrait. Wait, how had he not thought of him? Yan Liang! 58Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This one! A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love!!!

25. 325 被 Forced to Marry into the Marquis’s Household, I’m Doted on by the Cold-Faced General 被迫嫁侯府，我被冷面将军宠上天 Flying Flower Song飞花语Ancient Romance342k WordsCompleted [Married first, love later + sweet romance, both devoted to each other + aloof general versus a scheming fake noblewoman] Everyone in Shengjing knows that the Marquis of Dingbei’s second son, Xiao Yihuai, is nicknamed the “Jade-Faced King of Hell.” Though born to a noble family, his spoiled, cold-hearted nature has broken the hearts of countless young women. Poor Lu Yuanchun has a father who doesn’t care for her and a stepmother who doesn’t love her. On the very day the emperor orders her marri 168Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    This looks good.

26. 326 三 Betrothed by Six Ceremonies, She Marries the Bloodthirsty Prince While Pregnant 三书六聘！她揣着孕肚嫁嗜血王爷 Kong Chen Huilong空尘绘龙Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [A dangerously unhinged beauty and a moonlit beauty. The one who kisses your scars is more worthy of your love.] Hua Yunwan, an orphan from the Duke's mansion who had been living away from home, was named Prince Qi's consort because she was pregnant. Her husband, Prince Qi, was violent, cruel, and guilty of every wicked deed imaginable. When the decree arrived, she prepared herself to die. But one day, this vicious wolf changed completely. - Before they married, he was ruthless and domineering: 577Reads9.2Score101Shelves

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    A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, where a seemingly mad prince gradually falls for his first love. The story is brooding and obsessive, and quite captivating.

27. 327 朝 Together Through Dawn and Dusk, Our Hearts Never in Doubt 朝云暮月长相守，君悦卿心两不疑 Yunmeng雲夢Ancient Romance347k WordsCompleted Original title: Winning Her Favor [Political intrigue + jianghu + historical setting + devoted couple, one-on-one + sweet romance + groveling pursuit] Reader’s guide: 1. Set in an imaginary dynasty with no historical basis, so there’s no need to scrutinize the background. 2. This is not a story about a powerful heroine, not fast-paced, and not a wish-fulfillment novel. Please don’t read if that’s not your thing! 3. The story uses a lot of deliberate omissions. Please don’t read if that’s not you 201Reads7.3Score—Shelves

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    This matches, I just got into it!

28. 328 侯 My Lord, Your Wife Has Torn Down the Wall Again! 侯爷，夫人又拆墙了！ Jiang Jinyue gy江浸月gyAncient Romance241k WordsCompleted Sweet historical romance, a twin's stand-in marriage, bickering couple, a mix of sweetness and angst, and a husband chasing his wife to win her back in a battlefield of romantic rivals [Wall-smashing powerhouse wife × wall-repairing, wife-spoiling marquis] “The walls my wife tears down, I’ll repair myself!” Jiang Zhao punched through the walls of the marquis's manor, only for Lu Jing to pin her between the crumbling ruins. “Ten collapsed walls can't compare to one beat of my wife's heart.” The 25Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A recently completed historical romance novel with a fresh "arranged marriage leading to love" premise is worth checking out! [Admiration][Admiration]

29. 329 大 Scandalous Chronicles of the Dali Temple 大理寺绯闻日志 Hai Fuwei海馥薇Mystery430k WordsCompleted [Thai publication rights signed] [Black-on-the-outside, white-on-the-inside, arrogant and fierce commandery princess x white-on-the-outside, black-on-the-inside, scheming minister of the Court of Judicial Review] [Royal shield destined to bear the crown prince's fate vs meticulous avenger] A heaven-blessed daughter, fighting fate itself. She refuses to yield. Ten years of planning, ruined in an instant. He accepts defeat. With a father who is vice president of the Secretariat and imperial tutor, 2.5kReads9.1Score327Shelves

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    The story begins with a marriage of convenience, followed by love.

30. 330 宣 Commandery Princess Xuanping 宣平郡主 Cat Who Loves Sweet and Sour Pinecone Fish爱吃糖醋松果鱼的猫Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Princess Xuanping and the Crown Prince grew up together. Everyone thought she would become the future Crown Princess. But the Crown Prince fell for the princess's delicate, innocent-looking cousin instead. He forgot his promise that they would spend their lives together, and even risked angering the Emperor so he could marry her cousin. When danger struck, he abandoned the princess without hesitation. After Prince An rescues her, the princess comes to her senses. Some people simply aren't meant 3.8kReads8.8Score353Shelves

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    The female lead is a princess, and the male lead is a prince. It's a strong-strong romance novel; both leads are very intelligent.

31. 331 和 After a Political Marriage, the Wolf King Pursues Me 和亲后，我被狼王撩 The Turtledoves That Cannot Be Caged关不住的雎鸠Ancient Romance221k WordsCompleted She is the Shen family’s legitimate daughter. He is a lone wolf of the grasslands. The two had nothing in common, but with the Xia dynasty in decline, marriage to a foreign land was their only way forward. She is clever and composed, with a miraculous healing touch. He is proud and aloof, yet carries the world in his heart. Alone in the barbarian lands of the grasslands, she faces one insult and hardship after another with unruffled calm. Through countless tests and struggles, they finally win e 1.8kReads9.0Score177Shelves

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    Family members, come and watch! The Great Xia Dynasty is doomed, and the eldest daughter of the Shen family has no choice but to marry a "lone wolf" from the grasslands. The female lead is a clever and composed little healer, while the male lead is arrogant yet has the world at heart. Upon arriving on the grasslands, the female lead braves challenges alone, remaining steadfast even when faced with difficulties. She constantly tests and challenges the wolf king, going from mutual dislike to madly in love. The female lead suffers a little in the early stages, but the later parts are incredibly sweet—a classic case of marriage before love. Come and see how this wolf cub wins over the female lead! [Explore][Explore]

32. 332 踹 After Dumping the Jerk, the Whole Capital Lines Up to Marry Me 踹翻渣男后，全京城排队求娶 Moonlight Falling on Branches明月落枝Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Audio edition available. Search for it to listen] In her previous life, for Jiang Yin's sake, Gu Ying cast aside the dignity of being the legitimate daughter of the Earl of Dongping's household, pursuing him relentlessly until she finally became his wife. Later, Jiang Yin rose to the highest ranks of the court. First he plotted against the country, then he killed her father and wiped out her family. Her scoundrel of a husband and her treacherous sister plotted together to break both her legs an 2.6kReads8.9Score699Shelves

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    1. Xie Sanye becomes entangled with Yan Sanhe, who seeks to heal his inner demons. Their marriage of convenience blossoms into love, a captivating tale of power struggles and redemption! 2. A transmigrated heroine collaborates with the original owner of the body, her intelligence and forbearance making for a delicately crafted marriage of convenience that blossoms into love! 3. Fu Jin, a noblewoman, remarries Wei Tan. Amidst the chaos of war, their mutual respect transforms into love, a story brimming with political intrigue! 4. Two generals are forced into an arranged marriage, initially at odds, but together they fight against foreign enemies and resolve misunderstandings—a thrilling marriage of convenience that blossoms into love! 5. Jiang Li, who takes the imperial examination for someone else, marries Chu Qingya. Their investigation into cheating leads to romance, and the heroine becomes a top female scholar—super cool! 6. Xu Nian'an marries a lazy eldest grandson, helping him achieve success. She is doted on by her mother-in-law—a sweet and exclusive relationship! 7. The heroine, a seemingly naive but actually cunning incense maker, marries Lord Pei in a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love—a truly exceptional character!

33. 333 陛 Your Majesty, That's Enough! 陛下请适可而止吧！ Ya Fei Li Ou亚菲莉欧Ancient Romance460k WordsCompleted A birthday banquet for the Empress Dowager. A cup of wine meant for lovers, drunk by mistake. When the emperor dragged Lu Zhixue into a private room, she thought it was a disaster that had come out of nowhere. Beneath his dragon robes, his fingertips burned. His kiss was poison, and he branded her neck with a mark of humiliation. “Since you’re my concubine, helping me sober up is your duty.” She hurt so badly that she clawed his back raw, her tears soaking the brocade quilt. Little did she kn 1.7kReads8.6Score124Shelves

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    The male lead is obsessed with romance and is the only one who gets attention in the later stages of the story.

34. 334 领 After We Got Our Marriage License, My Possessive Uncle Kisses Me 99 Times a Day 领证后，偏执大叔每天吻我99次 Sweet Kitty Ya甜猫儿吖Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Adapted into the short dramas You Are the Light of My Life and A Glimmer of Light for You Qin Xin was the Qin family's only heiress. But right after her grandfather passed away, her father brought home an older sister. Her sister was always picking on her, and her father openly favored the other girl. He even dumped Qin Xin in a cemetery on a rainy day like she was a piece of trash. Just when Qin Xin thought she'd be left homeless, she met a gloomy CEO. After the CEO sweet-talked and coaxed 5.1kReads9.4Score750Shelves

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    This should be what you wanted. [Smirk][Smirk] After confirming their relationship, they lived a very comfortable life.

35. 335 偏 The Possessive Power Broker Holds Her Close and Whispers Sweet Nothings 偏执权臣对她揽腰撩哄 Sheng Ruyi盛如意Ancient Romance183k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance, secret crush, devoted husband, the second male lead’s pursuit ends in heartbreak because he never wins her back, substitute bride] Gu Zhou, the second son of the Prince of Ning’s household, loved a woman who became his friend’s wife. To hide his feelings for her, he proposed to Ye Yu’an, the younger sister of his beloved. Ye Yu’an was sweet and well-behaved. She thought Gu Zhou loved her, never realizing she had been kept in the dark: she was nothing but her sister’s substit 893Reads8.9Score100Shelves

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    This one! I highly recommend it! The second male lead is a classic "wife-chasing-after-the-crowd" story, the male and female leads are married first but fall in love later, the male lead is incredibly doting on the female lead, it's super sweet! [Heart][heart]

36. 336 小 Little Cardamom 小豆蔻 Fei Er飞儿Ancient Romance672k WordsCompleted I'm the illegitimate daughter of the Prime Minister. My father doesn't care for me, my mother has taken the tonsure, and I long for one person, hoping we can be together. But the Khan of the grasslands took a liking to me, and the Empress arranged for me to marry him as part of a political alliance, because our country is weak and fears war. And so I became an outsider on the vast grasslands. 519Reads—Score101Shelves

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    Super sweet romance novel! A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love and pampering.

37. 337 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

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    Ancient Chinese romance, forced marriage, love after marriage, sweet and romantic, lighthearted and funny, silly.

38. 338 金 The Golden Palace Locks Away the Spring Breeze 金阙锁春风 Cai Wangwang菜汪汪Ancient Romance757k WordsCompleted Her entire family perished, she was left dependent on others, the dynasty fell, and she married and divorced. In just eighteen years, Yu Zheng has endured things most people never face in a lifetime. A noblewoman of the former dynasty, all she wants now is to stay alive. She plans to enter the palace as a maid, then use her literacy to earn a post as a court official and support herself. She never imagined that the new emperor would send her to the Fourth Prince’s residence as a gesture of goodw 21.6kReads9.2Score2.3kShelves

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    Highly recommended! The female lead is reborn and has been married before, while the male lead also had a first wife who later passed away. The story begins with the female lead being betrothed and entering a mansion as a concubine. She gradually rises to become Empress and then Empress Dowager. The male lead understands her ambitions, so before his death, he helps her become the Regent Empress Dowager. Of course, there are sweet moments and political intrigue as well. However, the female lead always uses overt strategies. The characters are well-developed; the good characters aren't purely good, and the villains aren't entirely villainous—they simply have different perspectives.

39. 339 穿 I Transmigrated into a Book, So I'll Marry the Rich but Short-Lived Villain 穿书了，那就嫁富贵且短命的反派 Soft Candy, Sweet but Not Clingy软糖甜不腻Ancient Romance343k WordsCompleted [A Devoted Couple’s Sweet Daily Life + Marriage Before Love + Everyone Plays Matchmaker] [Money- and Beauty-Loving, Laid-Back Princess Consort + A Madly Possessive Prince Who Gets Carried Away With His Own Schemes] Jiang Yin transmigrated into a book. While everyone else became the heroine of a sweet romance, she became a cannon-fodder supporting villainess who had nothing but her beauty: a lowborn daughter of a general’s household, traded into marriage by the legitimate daughter to become the b 1.4kReads8.9Score119Shelves

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    My dear family, this book is really good and a little funny. The female lead transmigrates and later marries a sickly prince in his place. She's a bit of a money-grubber and, knowing the prince's days are numbered, plans to cook him into rats so she can inherit his fortune and support 18 gigolos. Later, the prince runs out of rats and falls in love with her. She's also a master of empty talk, but she'll get her comeuppance later. (Those interested can check it out, thank you so much!) [Kissing emojis]

40. 340 披 A Wolfdog in Sheep’s Clothing, So Scheming, Catty, and Irresistible 披着羊皮的狼狗，又茶又绿又撩人 Song Wine Sheng歌酒笙Modern Romance331k WordsCompleted [Both Leads Are Each Other's Only One + Top-Tier Wealthy Family + Relentless Pursuit + Scheming, Wolfish Hero + Older Woman/Younger Man Romance] Shen Man never expected to get involved with a four-years-younger college guy who was as roguish as they come. It all happened after one reckless night. She thought he was just an ordinary guy and that they could go their separate ways. Little did she know he was the young master of one of the top families in the capital. He pursued her relentlessly, cl 28Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Shocking! A younger man wants to become the official wife? A top-tier wealthy family forces a marriage, a sweet and doting romance between an older woman and a younger man is about to unfold! Shen Man never expected that she would get involved with that pathetic man four years her senior. After a night of passion, she thought he was just an ordinary person and they would part ways, but little did she know that he was actually the young master of a top-tier wealthy family in Kyoto! He relentlessly pursued her, pressing her at every turn, and Shen Man's career suffered as a result. Her club was raided, she was chased for debts, and when bad luck strikes, everything seems to happen at once. She was desperate in Kyoto and could only ask for help everywhere. It wasn't until Xu Xianzhe appeared that she was able to solve her predicament. She unilaterally reached an agreement with him, unaware that Xu Xianzhe was a cunning wolf in sheep's clothing! Top-tier wealthy family + forced marriage: A young master from a top-tier wealthy family in Kyoto VS a down-on-her-luck businesswoman, a clash of titans, sparks flying! Older woman/younger man romance + cunning wolf dog: A four-year age gap between an older woman and a younger man, the cunning wolf dog schemes step by step to win her over! Both protagonists are virgins + sweet romance: Both protagonists are virgins, sweet romance with no angst, you won't be able to stop eating the sweetness! Recommendation reason: "Shocking! The Little Wolf Dog Wants to Become the Official" is a modern romance novel that combines wealthy family, forced marriage, older woman/younger man romance, and sweet romance. The author's writing is smooth, the plot is tight, and the characters are vividly portrayed, depicting the emotional entanglement between the male and female protagonists in a vivid way. Readers who like sweet romance novels should not miss it! #TomatoNovel #SweetRomanceInAwesomeFamily #OlderWomanRomance #ForcedMarriage #VirtualBliss

41. 341 逼 You’re Forcing Me to the Countryside? This Scientist’s Wife Will Empty Your Whole House 逼我下乡？科研军嫂搬空你全家 Huihui Cat茴茴猫Modern Romance7.6M WordsOngoing [Military Marriage + Period Setting + Powerful Lead + Face-Slapping + One-on-One Romance] Xia Li, a powerful wielder of both thunder and space abilities, had just come through the apocalypse. She became the founding general entrusted with the New World's Omniscient Eye System, ready to enjoy a quiet retirement. She only took a short nap, but transmigrated instead. After transmigrating, she faced two choices: Either marry a self-important mama's boy who expected her to put up with his mistress af 123.7kReads9.4Score10.2kShelves

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    Xia Li had just attended the founding ceremony after the apocalypse and was granted dual-elemental abilities (lightning and air). However, after only a short nap, she transmigrated to the 1960s. The original owner's father was a brigade commander. Having been framed, he was about to be demoted. Her father used all his connections to marry off Xia Li, this hot potato. But the transmigrated Xia Li only wanted to live off her parents and relax. Betrayed by her boyfriend, she was determined to be demoted with her family. After putting the black box into her spatial dimension and going to the countryside, she did scientific research and became a big shot, occasionally making her father, Xia Li, angry. Xia Li: I just want to live off my parents and relax. Why is it so difficult…?

42. 342 奈 The Emperor Can't Help but Favor Me 奈何帝王偏爱我 Luo Han Qiqi洛涵七七Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [A sweet, soft, obedient empress VS a cold, ruthless, scheming emperor] [Sweet HE + both leads are virgins + one-on-one + fiercely protective and doting husband + only has eyes for her] An imperial decree arrived, ordering a marriage to bring the emperor good fortune. Su Yaning had heard that His Majesty was violent and that he was poisoned and disabled. She had no intention of rushing to her death to join him in the grave, so she forced her younger cousin Su Luo, daughter of the former Grand Ge 7.9kReads8.4Score544Shelves

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    This is super sweet!! The female lead enters the palace as a bride to bring good luck, but the male lead had actually been awake for a while and just wanted to test her. He discovered she was delicate, timid, and prone to crying, so he playfully teased her. She was incredibly shy, and in the end, the mischievous emperor fell for her, calling her "my darling." It's so sweet! [Masterpiece by Que Shi][Masterpiece by Que Shi][Masterpiece by Que Shi][Masterpiece by Que Shi][Masterpiece by Que Shi]

43. 343 姝 Her Beauty Is Hard to Resist! The Dali Temple Chief Is as Fierce as a Wolf 姝色难逃！大理寺卿他如狼似虎 Pikachu Out of Power没电皮卡丘Ancient Romance611k WordsCompleted [Beautiful, Resilient Fallen Noblewoman × Stern, Devoted Minister of the Court of Judicial Review] [Historical Romance + Devoted Couple + Sweet Romance + Long-Laid Plans + Mutual Pining] [Male Lead’s Perspective: Long-Laid Plans; Female Lead’s Perspective: Each Gets What They Need] Meng Yunzhi, daughter of the Vice Minister of Rites, was famous in Luojing for her graceful beauty, with glossy dark hair and a slender, delicate figure. She was engaged to a young master of the Qi family. Once he 18.2kReads9.1Score2.2kShelves

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    🌺Jiang Shiyuan pursued Shen Luchu for ten years, only to receive four words on her eighteenth birthday: 'Disgusting.' Thus, Jiang Shiyuan, who disgusted Shen Luchu, turned around and agreed to her family's arranged marriage, preparing to marry into the Pei family. The Pei family was the most powerful and influential family in the capital, far beyond Jiang Shiyuan's reach. But luckily, the Pei family was full of talented people, and they had a carefree grandson who was always out of control, spending his days chasing chickens and dogs, and wasting his time. Regardless of age or personality, he was a good match for her. On the day of their first meeting—Jiang Shiyuan was truly fantasizing about how she would live harmoniously with Pei Ziye after marriage—the door opened softly, and a gentle breeze blew in. Entering was Pei Che, the Pei family's powerful and aloof uncle, a man of high rank and great influence.

44. 344 月 Moonlight on Kunlun, Yucai Shines 月华光昆山有钰 User86705288用户86705288Ancient Romance568k WordsCompleted Grandmother says that after I marry Prince Qi, I must conduct myself like a proper wife. I must be virtuous and generous, and absolutely mustn’t get jealous or compete with his concubines. It would be very unbecoming. I don’t want to marry Prince Qi, who has so many concubines. What I want is to spend my life with one person and one person alone. But I’ve always listened to Grandmother. Besides, refusing Prince Qi’s marriage proposal would be an insult to him, and insulting him would bring disas 1.1kReads5.6Score132Shelves
45. 345 宫 A Heart's Longing Within Palace Walls 宫墙挽心 Dongxie Xiaoxiao东邪小小Ancient Romance605k WordsCompleted Male Lead: Xiao Sha. Female Lead: Zhao Qingwan Completed (sweet, gentle bunny heroine vs. calculating, wolf-like emperor; married first, love later; he has been plotting for years; devoted affection; sweet and angsty; nuanced romance) The Empress’s White Moonlight: A Devoted Emperor’s Lifelong Favor, also known as Winning Her Heart Behind Palace Walls. Three years into his reign, the emperor had yet to fill his harem. Under intense pressure from his ministers and after years of careful planning 971Reads5.9Score—Shelves
46. 346 王 The Princess Consort Goes Wild, and the Regent Falls Hard for Her 王妃会发疯，摄政王疯狂心动 Azure Beyond the Firmament穹外青苍Ancient Romance434k WordsCompleted [A clever, adorable little ray of sunshine who can snap at any moment x a cold-faced, warm-hearted regent who says one thing and means another] Xu Chengyue, the legitimate daughter of the prime minister, lived a comfortable, idle life back in her family home in Yuzhou. Then one day, an imperial edict arrived, granting her in marriage to the regent. They say the regent is old, cruel, and ruthless. She’s a tiny bit scared… Never mind. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. She’s just moving somewhere 132Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    The shameless author is recommending this story, a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. The female lead is witty, lively, and prone to tantrums, while the male lead is initially stubborn but later falls for her. It's not finished yet, so feel free to check it out if you're interested!

47. 347 思 The Tale of Si He 思合传 Jun Ci of Shudu蜀都的君慈Ancient Romance800k WordsCompleted She was born to an ordinary family amid the bustle of Jiangnan, spending her carefree childhood in the rhythms of everyday life. The older brother and sister who watched over her as she grew up were, in fact, lost royal descendants living incognito among the common folk. Once their origins were revealed, the family's fate was changed forever. She, too, was swept into the deep waters of the imperial palace. In the golden hall, candlelight flickered as she smiled sweetly. Every glance she cast lef 1.9kReads8.1Score156Shelves
48. 348 不 I Will Never Leave the Green Mountains 不与青山辞 A Crescent Moon, Bright and Clear一弯皎皎Modern Romance245k WordsCompleted [Marry First, Love Later + Older Man + Guiding Lover + Both Pure] "A gentle, fatherly boyfriend and a bright little ray of sunshine" One moment, Jiang Tang thought she had finally made it through every hardship. The next, she was doing a full backflip and crashing into an iceberg. By a series of mishaps, she had managed to get involved with Mu Zhiqing. He was a mysterious businessman who stood alone atop a high tower, as unfathomable as a deep abyss. Rumor had it that he was upright and proper, 27.1kReads9.4Score2.9kShelves

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    Both are arranged marriages that blossom into love, and they are truly, truly, truly, truly, truly amazing! [Laughing] I highly recommend them! [Smirking]

49. 349 宫 Gong Xingnuan 宫行暖 Adorable Quiet Lady萌之静女Ancient Romance412k WordsOngoing (Emperor and Empress + marriage before love + two strong leads + a cold, repressed, obsessive male lead + a lively, spoiled, cherished female lead + happy ending + playful bickering at first, then overwhelmingly sweet romance + a few twists and turns) The only daughter of a powerful ministerial family and the apple of her family's eye, Shangguan Ning initially wanted only to serve her country alongside her father and brothers in the future. But a royal decree left her no choice but to marry the 54Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    Seed🍀: A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love📖, pure ancient Chinese romance, no rebirth, no time travel. The author's writing is profound, the plot is tight, and the emotional entanglements are delicate. Highly recommended🔥🔥🔥

50. 350 双 The Double Hairpin Chronicles 双簪录 Late Peach Blossoms桃花晚Ancient Romance487k WordsCompleted [A cool-headed, clever noblewoman fallen on hard times × a scheming regent who kills without mercy | Marriage before love + groveling after losing her + mutual redemption + both leads’ first love] The day she offered to be buried alive as a sacrifice, everyone in the capital said the Jiang family’s adopted daughter had gone mad. But they didn’t know the truth: The Jiang family had tried to kill her time and again, and now they planned to marry her off to her murderous uncle. Just as she was l 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's neither rebirth nor time travel; it's an arranged marriage that blossoms into love.

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