Historical Alternate-Universe Stories with One Female Lead and Plenty of Romance. One Female Lead Only 单女主历史架空文，感情戏多，注意单女主

1. 101 镇 After Guarding the Frontier for Twenty Years, the Empress Forces Me to Marry Her With a Child 镇守边疆二十年，女帝奉子逼婚 Fish's Late-Night Chat鱼晓夜谈Eastern Fantasy830k WordsOngoing After transmigrating to a perilous fantasy world, Zhou Chen became the seventh prince of the Great Zhou Dynasty from the start. He had planned to give up the struggle for the throne and live as a carefree, wealthy prince. But he was framed and banished to the frontier. He thought he would die in battle a few years later, but unexpectedly awakened the [Nation-Guarding System], which gave him the Shadow Corps, the Ancestral Dragon’s blood essence, and more from the start... “Guard the frontier for 1.7kReads8.9Score10714d adds
2. 102 巅 The Road to the Top: A Restaurant from the Start 巅峰之路：开局一间食肆 The Donkey Who Longs for Distant Places想去远方的驴Historical1.2M WordsCompleted A seasoned Beijinger wakes up one day to find himself the son of a low-ranking official in Wenshui County. His father is incorruptible, the family is struggling financially, his younger sister is malnourished, and he has two younger brothers: one whose schooling costs money and another who is only six months old. Ye Fan looks up at the sky and sighs. He never expected that what could help him most right now would be neither his education nor his work experience, but the cooking skills he was for 630Reads8.4Score10314d adds

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   Give it a try, give each other a chance.

3. 103 华 Song of Hua Xu: Moon Over Jiangnan 华胥引：江南月 Yinweizi隐微子Historical181k WordsCompleted Huaxu is a dream. The world is full of beauty, love and hate entwined, and the lovesick and lovelorn are admired by all. Yet none can withstand the passing years, and flowers bloom only briefly. I often revisit the dream of the Red Chamber, admiring Cao Xueqin’s brilliance and regretting that he could not finish his work. Now I wish to imitate his approach and write a book as a warning to those who come after, hence this introduction. As for the words “Jiangnan,” I chose them because it is the h 75Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Single female lead, both characters are virgins. Original poetry. The plot is subtly foreshadowed, with clues leading to a grander storyline spanning thirty or forty chapters. If you like this kind of story, give it a check it out! The author is active; any comments seen by the author will either be liked or replied to. It's all free anyway, so why not give it a try? You never know, you might like it!

4. 104 吾 I Have a Wife, Her Name Is Li Qingzhao 吾有一妻，名李清照 666 Big Boss 666666大佬666Historical132k WordsOngoing [A full-length romance, slow-paced everyday sweetness, pure love. If that's not your thing, don't read!] After transmigrating, Li Hao finds himself the spoiled young heir of a Duke's mansion in the Northern Song dynasty. To his astonishment, his fiancée is none other than the renowned poet Li Qingzhao! The entire capital is betting on when she'll break off their engagement. Faced with a fiancée whose talent surpasses all others in Bianjing, he decisively pulls out the ultimate cheat code for a t 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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   In a sudden twist of fate, Li Hao transmigrated into the body of a dissolute young master in the Northern Song Dynasty's Duke's mansion. To his astonishment, his fiancée was none other than the legendary poet Li Qingzhao! The entire capital was abuzz with speculation about when he would be jilted, faced with a fiancée whose talent was unparalleled in Bianjing. He decisively pulled out his ultimate transmigration cheat code—copying poetry! At a poetry gathering, he drunkenly recited, "She walked away shyly, leaning against the door, turning back to smell the green plums," instantly stunning everyone present. Behind the beaded curtain, Li Qingzhao's hand, which had been lifting the curtain, abruptly stopped, her eyes sparkling as she watched as her words fell into his wine cup. His "poem-stealing" finally caught the attention of the talented woman, who cornered him in her study, her eyes slightly raised: "Young Master Li, when you steal hearts… do you even steal poems?" A plagiarism scandal erupted, and their ambiguous relationship plummeted. He remained honest, but she burned all his poems, her simple phrase "a meeting of minds"—the similarity in their poems was understandable—to extricate him from the predicament. A spoiled young master and a cool, talented woman embark on a daily "strategy" of exchanging chess moves and reflecting on each other's wisdom. But their feelings take a sudden turn amidst the red leaves of Fragrant Hills—he breaks off a maple leaf as a gift for her, and she bows her head in gentle response. A game of stealing hearts ultimately becomes a romantic legend.

5. 105 三 Three Kingdoms: My Wife’s Surname Is Liu, and Her Dowry Includes Guan and Zhang 三国：家妻姓刘，嫁妆有关张 The Old Salted Fish of Yashan亚山的老咸鱼Historical177k WordsOngoing [Three Kingdoms] [Wild Imagination] [Apocalyptic Crisis] [Does Not Support Liu Bei] [Liu Bei Supports Me] [Does Not Restore the Han] [Historical Generals] [One Heroine] Yang Chen, a young man from Earth, transmigrates into the Hongnong Yang clan in the year 162. When he awakens the wisdom of his past life at age six, he discovers that this world is entirely different from the one he knew. A century earlier, a white horse carried scriptures here, but they were not Buddhist teachings. They were th 309Reads—Score—14d adds

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   I recommend a Three Kingdoms novel where the female lead is gender-swapped as Liu Bei, and the male lead is a time traveler with a Total War: Three Kingdoms system. It's a chaotic battle of historical generals, starting with recruiting Yang Jian, Nezha, and Xiao He. It's a double treat for Total War: Three Kingdoms fans and Three Kingdoms enthusiasts! Highly recommended!

6. 106 魂 I Reincarnated as Goku in Dragon Ball, and I'm Clinging to Bulma 魂穿龙珠孙悟空，我抱紧布尔玛 The Unwavering Knife and Brush刀筆不二Anime Fanfiction326k WordsOngoing [The rating has just appeared and will rise as the word count grows] [No Chi-Chi or Launch, no huge harem, three heroines for now] Wukong was a sophomore in college who loved anime like Detective Conan and The Prince of Tennis, but above all, he adored Master Toriyama’s Dragon Ball. He had watched it more than twenty times. One night, while staying up late to binge-watch, he unexpectedly fell asleep with his face on the keyboard. When he opened his eyes, he saw: “What’s going on? Why is there a 2.2kReads6.4Score21014d adds
7. 107 捡 The Assassin Bride I Found Isn't Cold, She's Just Socially Awkward? 捡到的杀手娘子不是高冷是社恐？ Wind and Forest Wings风与林翼Xianxia578k WordsOngoing [One female lead + alternate mid-level martial arts setting + all-around male lead + invincible female lead + pocket dimension + fantasy + no wanton killing or saintly do-gooding, with plenty of romance between the leads] (The rating just came in, folks. It should go up later... right?) Li Mochen came to an unfamiliar world for a special reason. At last, on the day he came of age, he found his first wife. Later, however, he discovered that his wife seemed a little... socially anxious? Watching Q 11.3kReads8.2Score1.4k14d adds

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   The romance is alright, it's a single female lead, it's a new book, and the future looks promising.

8. 108 本 I Only Wanted to Lie Low, Yet I Split the Land and Founded a Kingdom! 本想苟活的我！却裂地开国 One Tree Knows the Years一木知岁Historical240k WordsOngoing [Single heroine] This is an era absent from the history books, yet it holds the deepest despair in history! The warlords of Jin are wolves, hoarding their troops and carving up the land, leaving nothing but scorched earth beneath their iron hooves. The Southern Han court indulges in wine and dreams, while the rich feast behind vermilion gates and the poor freeze to death by the roadside. Wu Yue clings to a corner of the land, eking out a miserable existence and unable to withstand the coming st —Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Fictional world, single female lead!!!

9. 109 潘 Pan Jinlian Leads 108 Heroes to Become Empress 潘金莲统领108好汉成为女帝 The Wind Chime of Time岁月的风铃Female-Channel Fanfiction205k WordsCompleted Lin Wei transmigrates into the past to clear Pan Jinlian's name. She will no longer be a poison-wielding woman anyone can scorn. She poisons Ximen, wins over Wu Song, and crushes Liangshan. As a woman, she takes command of all 108 heroes. Through strategy, she unites the army; with iron cavalry, she breaks through Bianjing, topples the rotten Song dynasty, and ascends the throne. From then on, there is no licentious Pan Jinlian, only the female emperor of the Great Liang, who unifies the realm a 61Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Citizen, please be careful, I will take care of myself.

10. 110 桃 If Peach Blossoms Promise You, Dear Yanxi 桃花若诺卿兮颜 Not a Fish in the Fog雾里非鱼Historical620k WordsCompleted [Multiple heroines + Farming + Business + Adventure + Sweet romance + Funny everyday life] All you have to do is watch with a smile from start to finish! Come ship some couples! Wait, what? The heroine is a jinx? Will the hero abandon her? Can he bear to let go of her hand? The plot is so exciting! A super-sweet, super-funny life after transmigrating! And so many different couples to choose from. Which pairing do you like best? "Peach Blossoms Send My Love" Rosy cheeks and red makeup, our first 72Reads8.6Score314d adds

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    The author has amazing emotional intelligence! A fantastic historical fiction story, absolutely amazing! [Added to bookshelf][Added to bookshelf][Already added to my wishlist]

11. 111 大 The Young Lady's Personal Trouble-Making Sidekick 大小姐的专属惹事跟班 Minotaur Warrior牛头人战士Urban1.6M WordsCompleted My name is Qin Luo, and I found myself inside an urban novel that combined every kind of Dragon King storyline. From the start, I got the “Strongest Lackey System.” The more lackey-like things I did, the stronger I became. What else could I do? I chose to become Su Muwan's personal lackey. She would eventually become the final great villain. I provoked all sorts of chosen ones, seized their opportunities, and did every kind of evil. You ask who is pulling my strings? Hmph! You're not worthy of k 52kReads9.2Score5.2k14d adds

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    They are all top-notch masterpieces, each with a rating of at least 9 points.

12. 112 我 I Never Thought My Wife Was the Female Emperor 我真没想过妻子是女帝啊 Ye Fei Ye叶非叶Eastern Fantasy2.4M WordsCompleted [Plot-driven story + comedy + everyday life + one heroine + pets + invincible heroine] In a fantasy world, hunted by all the races, I, Ye Chen, have but one thought: I could crush mountains, churn the seas, and destroy gods… Forget it! Wife, save me! After transmigrating to a fantasy world, Ye Chen goes into the mountains to hunt and accidentally finds himself a sweet little wife. He had planned to farm, get rich, and grow old with his wife and children, never imagining that his wife wou 29.1kReads9.0Score2.3k14d adds
13. 113 病 The Sickly-Obsessed Heiress Is Far Too Possessive of Me 病娇首富千金对我占有欲太强 Rushed into the Fire扑过火Urban456k WordsCompleted [One heroine only!! No idea where the multiple heroines tag came from] In Gu Zishi's eyes, Qiao Zhuo, a business prodigy, is the most terrifying person in the world. Her possessive obsession with him makes his life worse than death. But after she dies of a sickness brought on by her pent-up feelings, she leaves all her wealth to him. Only then does Gu Zishi realize how much he means to her. Given another chance at life, he decides to give them both a chance. The more time he spends with her, the 8.7kReads9.0Score66814d adds
14. 114 你EN What Makes You Think I'll Keep Liking You Forever? 你凭什么认为我会一直喜欢你呢 Night Rain i夜雨iUrban1.2M WordsCompleted [Everyday romance] [One female lead] [Mutual healing] Because of a promise made in childhood, Chen Lu spent seven whole years pursuing the girl he’d grown up with. In the end, all he got was a cold rejection. Chen Lu smiled in acceptance, but his heart had turned to ash… until he met the sweet, clumsy girl who’d come to thank him. The girl was lovely and innocent, standing alone in the rain right where the two of them had agreed to meet. “Why haven’t you left…?” The girl slowly lifted her head. 121.3kReads9.7Score14k14d adds
15. 115 不 Wait, How Did My AI Girlfriend Cultivate into a Sword Immortal? 不是，我电子女友咋修成剑仙了 Universe's Invincible Tyrannosaurus Roast Goose宇宙无敌暴龙烧鹅Eastern Fantasy2.6M WordsCompleted [Signed for publication, read with confidence] [One heroine] [Fresh premise] [Virtual girlfriend raising + pay-to-power-up] My name is Chen Huai'an. I have cancer, and I'm about to die. Lately, I've gotten hooked on a game where you raise a virtual girlfriend. I spend money to buy her cultivation techniques and magical treasures. Even though my wallet is empty, I couldn't be happier. I always thought it was just a game, until one day my virtual girlfriend gave me a pill. The next second, the pil 183.6kReads9.3Score268.5k14d adds
16. 116 请EN Call Me the Ghost Messenger 请叫我鬼差大人 The Cat from the Xu Family徐二家的猫Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted After the Eternal Night, terror returned. Ten miles of desolate graves, eerie singing. An old man searching for his arms, a headless baby... They kept piecing their bodies back together, unleashing an even more terrifying aura. In the wasteland, even a severed hand could destroy heaven and earth. In this world of darkness and despair, a post office appeared and vanished from view... A mysterious young man, a postal carriage traveling through the void... One blood-red letter after another became 102.2kReads9.5Score9.6k14d adds
17. 117 当 When the Uncanny Descends on the World, Death Is the End 当诡异降临世界，死亡即是终点 Qingyuan Vocational High School Prodigy庆元职高小天才Mystery2.5M WordsOngoing [Supernatural horrors descend + no System + fresh worldbuilding + survival + semi-infinite-flow + no do-gooder protagonist + not dark + supernatural abilities] In the best years of his life, amid the exuberance of youth, Su Yuan thought his days would remain peaceful and beautiful forever. Then a line of bloody text appeared on the blackboard during evening study. [In the silent night, a terrifying ghost appears outside your dorm room... How long will it take to kill you?] Everyone thought it wa 394.7kReads9.3Score44.1k14d adds
18. 118 镇 The Dragon-Suppressing Coffin and the King of Hell's Fate 镇龙棺，阎王命 Feiyi匪夷Mystery4.9M WordsOngoing They severed my tendons and buried me alive in a sealed coffin, but they didn’t know I was born with the fate of the King of Hell! [Folk horror, feng shui and talismans, incense offerings] Feng shui and fortune-telling, painted-skin demons and spirit summoning, walking in the shadows and corpse driving, corpse-raising spells and curses, yin tattoos and talismanic needles, puppets controlled by strings, red doors sealed with wax, Dogs digging graves on Burial Mound Ridge, ghosts feasting in the R 308.4kReads9.4Score27.5k14d adds
19. 119 修 I Grow Strong by Looting Corpses; Gods and Demons Are All Food 修炼靠摸尸，神魔皆为食 Snow on the Blade刀锋雪Eastern Fantasy637k WordsCompleted [Devouring + sweet-talking schemer + play the pig to eat the tiger + multiple heroines + dual cultivation of demonic and righteous paths] The eight-year-old Xia Jiu is pushed into a bottomless pit. To keep the bad guys from taking it, he forcefully swallows the black jade he was born with, the one that came from his mother’s womb. By a stroke of luck, he stumbles into the path of immortality. Xia Jiu isn’t very interested in cultivation. He just wants to survive and spend more time with the love 200Reads—Score10314d adds

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    This is a historical fiction novel I wrote. I welcome everyone to read and critique it, to see if it's true or not.

20. 120 女 Your Majesty, Did You See My Spoiler Comments? 女帝陛下，臣的弹幕剧透了吗？ Gou Guiyou苟鬼臼Historical215k WordsCompleted After an accident, Zhou Mingyuan, a master's student in Marxist studies, opened his eyes again to find himself a down-and-out young man in an alternate dynasty. The good news was that he had acquired a miraculous ability: he could hear villains' inner thoughts. The bad news was that the beautiful, yet ice-cold, empress seated on the imperial throne seemed able to hear every one of his private complaints, too. With his ability, he climbed to the top step by step and helped the empress bring peace 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Single female lead; the female lead falls for the protagonist in the very first chapter.

21. 121 咸 The Lazy Crown Princess Wins by Eating Her Fill 咸鱼太子妃靠干饭躺赢 Liu Yuxi刘禹汐Ancient Romance526k WordsCompleted A quirky foodie girl × a crown prince who says one thing and means another: transmigration + devoted romance between two virgins + lighthearted humor + one-on-one romance + a powerful team-up + evenly matched partners + a slow-burn love Su Manman is a modern food blogger who has chosen to lie flat. Her life motto: Nothing matters more than eating! “There’s no problem a meal can’t solve. If one meal won’t do it, then have two.” One day, she wakes up to find she’s transmigrated into the body of a 60Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    Arranged marriage until love blossoms, both partners are virgins and strong individuals, the story is sweet and loving, the romance is gentle and enduring, and they grow together.

22. 122 反 Villain: I Got a Wife for Free from the Start 反派：开局就白得了个老婆 Wu Xu勿絮Historical188k WordsOngoing [Fictional content, set in an alternate world] [System] [One heroine] [Political intrigue later on] [Monsters] [Light comedy] [Leans toward everyday life] Mu Jingci never expected an ordinary young man like him to catch the transmigration trend. This lifelong bachelor even got a wife thrown in for free. He also became bound to a villain System. It forces him to play the villain and oppose the male lead, who is thousands of miles away. Poor him, a perfectly decent young man of the modern age, for 10Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Single female lead, slightly comedic, slice-of-life.

23. 123 昼 Beyond Day and Night 昼夜彼岸 Ink Wash Painting清水墨画Mystery222k WordsOngoing [Tender romance | Blood Moon apocalypse | Rules-based horror | Extraordinary sequences | Dual protagonists | Saving each other] The blood moon rises, and the eerie descends. Cities become forbidden zones. Monsters roam the streets, and the survivors gradually discover a rule bought with countless lives: Stay, and you die. Zhang Linyuan and Jiang Shuyi can do nothing but keep fleeing with the other survivors. But as the people around him die one by one, Zhang Linyuan gradually realizes that 15Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A post-apocalyptic survival story with a single female lead. It's a slow burn in the beginning, but accelerates quickly after chapter 14, boasting a vast and expansive world. It's not a wish-fulfillment novel. Although it's a new book, the characters of the male and female leads are very well-developed, with delicate emotional depth. There's not a single "I love you" spoken throughout, but the subtle details, gestures, and body language constantly convey their love. The male and female leads each have their own distinct emotions, avoiding stereotypes or gender stigmatization. They support each other in their own way, with clear logic. If you enjoy nuanced emotions, solid characters, and a grand setting, give it a try!

24. 124 第 The Number One Son-in-Law: I Really Don't Want to Rebel! 第一赘婿，我真不想造反啊！ Tangyuan2023丸子2023Historical4.5M WordsCompleted Historical fiction, a touch of ensemble cast, not mindless wish fulfillment, everyday interactions with the heroines, and family life. Also known as: My Wife Is a Grandmaster. Who Wouldn't Lie Flat? No one helps me reach for the clouds, so I tread through snow to the mountaintop alone. If fortune was never meant for me, I'll climb Kunlun by myself! The strategist risks everything by entering the game, all to bring Dongling back into the light! One vow: “I hunger to feast on the flesh of the nort 18.5kReads7.8Score1.7k14d adds

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    Superbly good! @2023, The top author of historical fiction! 🌈The historical setting and the excellent portrayal of a large ensemble cast are truly outstanding. Looking back, the early plot is surprisingly captivating, but the main characters play a crucial role later on, adding many unexpected twists and surprises. After one million words, you'll be completely immersed in the historical game the author has created. 🌈①The protagonist starts weak and is bullied, but grows stronger and stronger. 🌠The later chapters reveal deeper meaning. 🍀The harem isn't just for show; it's filled with intellectuals, martial artists, and strategists.

25. 125 一 I Woke Up to Find Myself a Son-in-Law 一觉醒来变赘婿 Tangyuan2023丸子2023Historical2.1M WordsCompleted Lan Yuheng dies suddenly from overwork at school and is ultimately dragged back to the underworld by Ox-Head and Horse-Face. The Judge discovers that he's a virgin for the ninth lifetime and takes pity on him, sending him to an ancient parallel world. Here, those so-called poets don't exist, and the Tang dynasty is not the prosperous era it once was. In the end, his fate is changed, granting him endless romantic encounters. But because something goes wrong with Granny Meng's soup, his soul trans 7.7kReads8.2Score67914d adds
26. 126 这 This Prince Has Gone Mad. Why Would You Provoke Him? 这皇子都疯了，你惹他干嘛？ Before the Wind Rises风未起Historical4.0M WordsCompleted [No System + High-Stakes Scheming + Laying Low to Build Strength + Logical Plot + Brains and Brawn + Suspense + Ancient Espionage] His mother consort dies suddenly of an illness. His older brother dies mysteriously in battle. All his backers are gone!! His father distrusts him, and his other brothers all want him dead! Not a single court official is on his side? In that case, he has no choice but to carve out a path to survival from between the cracks! After transmigrating to another world, he b 62kReads8.8Score4.9k14d adds

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    Yes, brother, yes. Such a good book, of course there's more than one.

27. 127 肇 The Founding of Huaxia 肇造华夏 Flowers Bloom Late著花迟Historical9.5M WordsOngoing “Your Highness, please calm down. I only think of her as a younger sister. Don't get the wrong idea.” “How many younger sisters like that do you have?” “Your Highness, you know me. I come from a respectable family!” “Oh? Respectable enough to gather phoenixes and summon luan birds?” “Your Highness, I offer my greetings!” “You heartless man! Why weren't you so courteous when you were pursuing me?” “Your Highness, please mind your image!” “Would you like to be regent?” I'm doomed. I'm surrounded b 27.7kReads8.5Score2.7k14d adds
28. 128 寒 The Poor Scholar's Rise 寒门贵子 Beyond the Mountain山的那边Historical2.1M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the body of a penniless scholar, Jiang Feng thought about how his computer science degree from his previous life was utterly useless here… Then it occurred to him: “Of all pursuits, studying is the noblest. I’ll just have to grit my teeth and take the imperial exams!” He kept going, and when he suddenly looked back, he had risen to the highest offices, expanded the empire’s borders, and built an unprecedented legacy! P.S. The new book, A Poor Scholar of the First Rank, 34.6kReads9.1Score3.4k14d adds
29. 129 名 You Abandoned Me When I Failed the Imperial Exam, So Who Are You Now That I’ve Swept the Boards? 名落孙山你不陪，连中六元你是谁 Dragon in the Wind龙行风Historical1.3M WordsCompleted [The short drama is now available, and the print edition is in publication.][Slow-burn, warm, and humorous][Alternate history + business + imperial examinations + one female lead + no System] Su Run transmigrates into the body of a disgraced scholar who has lost both his parents, failed the imperial exams, and earned a notorious reputation as a lovesick doormat. When he opens his eyes, his fiancée is publicly putting him down and emotionally manipulating him, even threatening to break off their 18kReads8.8Score1.6k14d adds
30. 130 大 Great Song: I Pick Up Attributes from Li Qingzhao 大宋：我在李清照身上捡属性 Tang Dynasty Yanzu大唐彦祖Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Lighthearted + hilarious + the greatest female talent of all time + imperial examinations] Chen Ning transmigrates to Bianjing in the Great Song dynasty and mistakes Li Qingzhao for a courtesan from the start. The spring breeze is warm along the banks of the Bian River. “Miss, I’m sorry. I was wrong that night.” “Miss, if you don’t mind, take this money. Let’s end our brief encounter here.” “Miss, if you don’t mind, how about one last hug before we say goodbye?” “Miss, I know you’re angry, but 21.7kReads8.6Score2.2k14d adds
31. 131 寒 A Poor Scholar with a Pistol from the Start 寒门书生，开局我有一手枪 Yu Youxia鱼又夏Historical477k WordsCompleted Xiao Yi transmigrates to the Great Xia Dynasty. With nothing but bare walls at home, his wife stays by his side through it all. He farms and makes money, while his wife is as beautiful as a goddess. They drink and walk the dog, spending their lives together. For his wife, Xiao Yi works hard to build a fortune and becomes a tycoon. But will he be satisfied with that, or end up ruling the world? 197Reads8.5Score—14d adds
32. 132 侠 The Heroine’s Trial of Love 侠女闯情关 Liu Yuxi刘禹汐Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted “She protects him from every danger, and he gives her a lifetime of devotion” Ouyang Xueer never imagined that the cold-faced constable she saved on a whim would become the one person she could rely on most. “Lord Ren, your injuries...” “Nothing to worry about. I’m more concerned with who hurt you.” “Mutual protection in a time of turmoil” When she was abducted in the martial world, he rode through the night with his elite troops to save her. When he was ambushed at court, she spent three slee 44Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Traditional martial arts romance novels, featuring both strong and virgin male and female leads, or single-female protagonists with a strong female lead – check these out!

33. 133 从 The March to War 从军行 Rain Falling in the Dust风尘落雨Historical5.6M WordsCompleted “Where is the Imperial Guard? Who dares ride with me across the battlefields of the northern desert and trample the Yanrong King’s tent beneath our horses?” A general in a red cloak sat astride his horse, saber in hand. “We will go!” the battle-hardened soldiers before him answered in unison. A boy from a small mountain village joined the army only to spare his family some taxes. All he wanted was to save enough money to marry his childhood sweetheart. As his military achievements mounted, he ro 24.7kReads9.2Score2.5k14d adds

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    Alternate history novel

34. 134 帝 The Empire's First Prince Consort 帝国第一驸马 Heavenly Fragrant Eyes天香瞳Historical4.4M WordsCompleted [New book release: The Rebellious Son Is Invincible, the final installment of the Empire Trilogy] Guan Ning transmigrates, hoping to live a carefree life of wine, women, and luxury as a young prince. Instead, he becomes a prince consort whose engagement has been broken off. Rumor has it that no dynasty can last more than 300 years. The Great Kang Dynasty is at that very threshold: a golden age is in turmoil, loyal ministers are being persecuted, and an age of chaos is about to begin. He will top 114kReads9.1Score10.8k14d adds
35. 135 女 A Woman in a Man's Body: The Concubine-Born Heir's Rise to Power 女穿男，庶房嫡子的逆袭 Liu Jilian刘忌廉Ancient Romance1.3M WordsOngoing Now available as an audiobook with a full cast. [Alternate history] + [Woman transmigrates as a man] + [Born into this world] + [Imperial exams and business in the early story] + [Court politics later on] + [One female lead, with a relatively small role] + [A touch of ensemble cast] + [No golden finger] Xie Chengxi was born into another world as the sixth son of the Xie family, a minor family in Bianjing's Grain Transport Guild. His father was the clan's rejected son, kept under pressure for yea 33.5kReads8.3Score3.6k14d adds

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    I am raising this book

36. 136 大 The Great Qi Marquis of One Step 大齐一步侯 A Single Thought of Nothingness一念无Historical846k WordsCompleted [Alternate history, airtight logic, a treat to listen to, multiple heroines, lighthearted daily life, the jianghu and court politics, love and hate, national and family vendettas...] A modern-day criminal investigator transmigrates into the body of a minor official in the State of Qi. At first, his only dream is to stay alive. But when foreign barbarians invade the Central Plains, slaughtering and pillaging until the kingdom falls and families are torn apart, he has no choice but to enter the fr 17kReads8.2Score1k14d adds

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    A niche, alternate history novel, exceptionally high quality, a gem for both audio and reading. Clear logic, well-developed characters, rich plot, and tight writing. Not a formulaic, fast-paced read. Please enjoy! [Upvote][Upvote]

37. 137 寒 The Integrity of a Humble Scholar 寒门风骨 Half a Young Scholar半个小秀才Historical4.4M WordsCompleted Three thatched huts and half a mu of farmland, a poor scholar and his farmer’s wife. Great wealth is too much to ask for; a modest, comfortable life is more than enough! Because of online gambling, Zhao Xiaojia transmigrates to another world and becomes a poor commoner. His father has just died, he’s left with nothing but empty walls, he owes two taels of silver, and he has a child bride to support. What can he do? The autumn harvest is just around the corner, and the authorities, bandits, and b 1.3kReads8.4Score12514d adds

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    Even those from humble backgrounds possess integrity.

38. 138 富 You’re Rich Enough to Rival a Nation, Yet You Call My Sister a Brother-Enabler? 富可敌国，你叫我姐扶弟魔？ I Love Guava我爱番石榴Historical1.3M WordsOngoing [Historical farming] + [scumbag reborn] + [one heroine] + [family life] + [business and prosperity] + [imperial examinations] Yuansheng, the most successful entrepreneur of the 21st century and a top-tier eligible bachelor, had no wife, children, or girlfriend. Before he died, he donated all his wealth to charity. The whole world was stunned! No one could understand what he had been living for. It was because he carried memories of his past life and knew he didn't deserve to enjoy anything! In h 492Reads9.0Score10214d adds

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    Give it a try, they're all pretty good. [Thinking][Thinking][Thinking]

39. 139 三 Three Kingdoms: You Told Me to Make Wu Surrender, So I Kidnapped Sun Quan 三国：让你降吴，你绑架孙权 Youngster from Longdong陇东少年Historical1.1M WordsCompleted (No System + one heroine + military conquest + intelligence bordering on the supernatural) Transmigrated into the Three Kingdoms era as Mi Long, son of Mi Fang, the Shu-Han governor of Nan Commandery. He thought he could simply live the easy life of a spoiled young master. But it was the winter of Jian'an 24: Mi Fang had surrendered the city to Wu, and Guan Yu had been defeated and captured. It seemed Mi Long had only one path left: follow his father to Eastern Wu and die of despair. Unwilling t 1.9kReads8.9Score11314d adds
40. 140 我 Is It Really So Strange to Build an Aircraft Carrier in a Feudal Dynasty? 我在封建王朝造航母很合理吧？ Miao Yunfeng苗云风Historical1.5M WordsCompleted [Otherworld + farming + naval warfare + no System + no harem] Li Yi was flung a hundred years into the past by the power of time and space from the East (author), becoming a disgraced prince exiled overseas. Luckily, he had the knowledge from his previous life and knew weapons development inside out, so he went straight into a shipbuilding frenzy. Battleships sailed in formation across the seas, carrier-based aircraft unleashed overwhelming firepower, radar and missiles struck hard, and deep-sea 267Reads9.0Score—14d adds
41. 141 经 Running a Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic: From the Start, Treating Young Ying Zheng 经营中医药馆，开局救治少年嬴政 Liu Zixian刘子羡Urban670k WordsOngoing Chen Che was a doctor with advanced degrees in both Chinese and Western medicine. After graduating, he joined a top-tier hospital in Chuting, Chuyun City, Nanyue Province, as an emergency medicine clinician. But an accident destroyed his reputation. He was fired and forced to leave the hospital, and all his earnings went to compensating the patient's family. With no other choice, he moved to a village in Yongzhou, Guixi Province, and began practicing traditional Chinese medicine. From then on, h 167Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I think you could try this book, [Sending Hearts].

42. 142 神 The Secret Chronicle 神秘史录 A Kun Is Not A Kong阿坤不是阿空Mystery180k WordsOngoing [One heroine + super-sweet daily life + slow burn + Cthulhu + all sugar, no angst?] Su Ze transmigrated. He thought he’d arrived in an ordinary cultivation world. But… Can someone tell me what’s up with this zongzi? And where did that woman in red come from? Fortunately, Su Ze had a powerful master and a cute, soft, sweet-smelling junior sister. Only, why was his little junior sister looking at him so strangely? “Big brother, don’t let any bad women steal you away.” Luo Ying held a rope, hearts —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Set in an alternate world, spanning from the modern era to the present day. The male protagonist transmigrates to this mysterious world and embarks on a super sweet romance with his junior sister as they hunt ghosts. A pure love story with a single female protagonist. Packed with romantic scenes, it's non-stop sweetness to keep you feeling overwhelmed.

43. 143 皇 The Emperor's Gold Medal County Magistrate 皇家金牌县令 Noodle King Zai板面王仔Historical2.7M WordsCompleted [Farming + lighthearted fun + transmigration] Fang Zhengyi transmigrates to the Great Jing dynasty and becomes a county magistrate. After seven years of work, he has created his own earthly paradise. He’d planned to live out his days as a carefree little emperor. In the thirteenth year of the Jinghe era, the emperor of Great Jing travels incognito and accidentally wanders into Taoyuan County... The moment the emperor enters the county, he is astonished! The many strange and wondrous things leave 226.6kReads9.5Score27.3k14d adds

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    Looks good! [Heart][heart][heart]

44. 144 五 Five Years of Waiting Came to Nothing: My Husband Brings His New Love to Demand a Divorce 五年痴等成空，夫君带女逼我和离 Cang Yuesheng仓月生Ancient Romance604k WordsCompleted [Both Chaste] [Romance with His Older Brother's Wife] [Male-Male Story] [The Male Lead is repeatedly seen completely naked but stays faithful. Later, what looks like infidelity is actually a guard in disguise; the male lead remains devoted to the female lead throughout.] [Dear readers, we're very sorry! When you reach Chapter 139, please skip straight to Chapter 146. Chapters 140 to 145 are inconsistent and can be ignored.] On their wedding night, unrest broke out at the border, and her husband 5.8kReads9.3Score43414d adds

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    The eldest daughter of the Duke's mansion, growing up step by step [laughs][smirks][laughs]

45. 145 嫁 After Marrying the Mad Crown Prince to Bring Him Good Fortune 嫁给疯批太子冲喜后 You Shi尤时Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The unfavored legitimate daughter of the Mu family is ordered by imperial decree to marry the crown prince, Zhou Jing, who is at death's door, to bring him good luck. Plenty of people wait to laugh at her, saying she might just end up bringing him luck by killing him in bed. When Zhou Jing opens his eyes, he finds himself with a fiancée. The young woman is clearly terrified of him, but still can't help swearing her loyalty. “Your Highness, I'll treat you very well.” “Your Highness, after you pas 33.2kReads9.4Score4.6k14d adds

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    Yes, brother, yes, there are four more books like this.

46. 146 野 Wild and Free Little Orchid: The Coldhearted Prince Falls for Her First 野浪小兰花，冷情王爷他先动心了 The Madam Smiled夫人笑了Ancient Romance499k WordsCompleted [Cool, aloof hero who falls hard and falls first; both leads are virgins; transmigration; pocket dimension; no strong female lead, no palace intrigue] The doomsday war goddess Lu Jiuwan died on the first day the light returned... 1 The quiet, graceful, seductive Princess Consort who killed without blinking woke up one day with a completely different personality. Princess Consort: Want to do it? Cold-hearted Prince: Insolence! A moment later, the cold-hearted Prince was in disarray... 2 With her 38.2kReads9.3Score5.3k14d adds
47. 147 我 I Lie Flat on My Good Looks 我靠美貌躺平了 A Journey Through Mountains and Seas山海一程Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Both are devoted only to each other + sweet romance + marriage first, love later + mutual devotion] That day in the peach grove, it wasn’t the wind that stirred, but the heart… Song Zhaoyue was born into the body of an unfavored concubine-born daughter of a marquis’s household. Her stepmother forced her to marry a playboy who drank, gambled, and visited brothels, so she turned around and entered the palace selection instead! Who could have guessed she would be granted in marriage to Prince Yan, 35kReads9.1Score4.4k14d adds
48. 148 宁 Ning Yan: When Women Rule the Roost 宁兖，牝鸡司晨 Books Bring True Wealth有书真富贵Historical168k WordsOngoing [Ensemble political intrigue + entrusted heir + factional strife + expansion of the realm + redressing an old injustice] [Wronged powerful minister male lead x emperor female lead disguised as a man] Also known as "After I Blundered into the Imperial Family, I Discovered I Was the Imperial Family" On a winter night in the seventh year of Chengxu, Emperor Zhao Ning Fu suddenly went mad. Wearing the robes of his favorite consort, Yan, he climbed the bell tower and rang the funeral bell before fall 189Reads—Score10414d adds

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    A story of ensemble politics and intrigue, featuring a single female lead, a devoted male lead, and elements of entrusting an orphan to a powerful family, factional struggles, territorial expansion, seeking justice for old cases, and counter-espionage. There is no time travel, and the supporting characters are not unintelligent. Also known as "After Accidentally Entering the Imperial Family, I Discovered I Am the Imperial Family."

49. 149 少 Girl, I Fused with a Ghost Immortal, and No One Is More Eerie Than Me 少女，融合成鬼仙没人比我更诡异 Ruo Xiaomeng若小萌Eastern Fantasy817k WordsOngoing [System + Transmigration + Xuanhuan + Transmigration to a Post-Apocalyptic World + Decisive and Ruthless + Card Draws + Strange World + Invincible + Constant Leveling Up] After finally becoming a big shot in the post-apocalyptic world, Ruo Xiaomeng thought she had saved the world. But she soon discovered that this was merely the world's surface, and it shattered before her eyes. At the brink of death, the System activated transmigration automatically. An accident during the journey sent her to t 371Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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    Single female protagonist invincible novel

50. 150 我 I Was Reborn, and This Time I'm Going on a Rampage 我重生了，这一世我嘎嘎乱杀 Cang Yuesheng仓月生Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted In my past life, I was schemed against and killed by Bai Lianhua and Liu Ruyan! This time, I'll send every one of the people who hurt me straight to hell! Seeing them hate me to the bone yet be powerless to do anything about it is so satisfying! This time, let me weave the path that sends you all to hell! I'm the head of the Wen family business. Watch me put men aside and focus on my career. I'm the leading lady of my own story! I just love building my business! When I try to put men aside, they 1.9kReads9.4Score19314d adds

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    Recommend some good historical romance novels! Thumbs up! [Laughing][smiling]

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